Parappanangadi
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Parappanangadi parappnad |
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Parappanangadi
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| Coordinates: 11°02′59″N 75°51′27″E / 11.04972°N 75.85750°ECoordinates: 11°02′59″N 75°51′27″E / 11.04972°N 75.85750°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Government | |
| • Body | Parappanangadi Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.5 km2 (8.7 sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 676303 |
| Telephone code | 0494 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-55, KL-65, KL-10 |
| Nearest city | Malappuram |
| Literacy | 100%% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ponnani |
| Civic agency | Parappanangadi Municipality |
| Climate | normal (Köppen) |
| Website | www |
Parappanangadi is a village in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is a town located close to the Arabian sea. Parappanangadi railway station is one of the oldest railway stations in Kerala. It was a part of the first rail route (Tirur–Beypore) in Kerala.
Parappanangadi is one of the most beautiful and peaceful villages of Kerala.
This area was under the control of Parappanad Kingdom. In 1425, the country was divided into North Parappanad and South Parappanad. Parappanad Kingdom was the dependent of Zamorins of Calicut. As per history books, it's given that in the middle of the 18th century, the Royal Family of Parappanad Kingdom migrated into Travencore in the time of invasion of Hyderali.
Kerala Varma Valiya Koyi Thampuran (Kerala Kalidasan), Raja Raja Varma (Kerala Panini) and Raja Ravi Varma (Famous Painter) are from different branches of Parappanand Raja Vamsam (Clan) which migrated to Harippad, Changanassery, Mavelikkara and Kilimanoor. The Chief Editor of the daily "The Hindu" (1898 to 1905) and Founder Chief Editor of "The Indian Patriot" Divan Bahadur Cozhisseri Karunakara Menon (1863–1922) were from Parappanangadi. O. Chandu Menon wrote his novels "Indulekha" and "Saradha" while he was the judge at Parappanangadi Munciff Court. Former Education Minister of Kerala, P. K. Abdu Rabb, former Deputy Chief Minister K. Avukader Kutti Naha, Ex. M.L.A. C.P. Kunhalikkutty Keyi, famous historians Dr. MGS Narayanan and Dr.M. Gangadharan, are from this town. Parappanangadi is the closest railway station from Calicut University campus at Tenhipalam.(Fajar Pgdi) The landscape of the novel "Daivathinte Kannu" by N.P. Mohammed which won the Kendra Sahithta Academy Award is Parappanangadi.
Parappanangadi village is a predominantly Hindu and Muslim populated area. So the culture of the locality is based upon Hindu and Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Most of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.
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