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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Poovaranthode
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| image_skyline = Poovaranthode local market.png
| caption = Poovaranthode Village
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kozhikode district|Kozhikode]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Taluks of Kerala|Taluk]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Thamarassery]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Panchayat]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Koodaranhi]]
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| leader_name1 = [[Linto Joseph (Indian politician)|Linto Joseph]]
| leader_title2 = Panchayath President
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| leader_title3 = Panchayath Member
| leader_name3 = Elsamma George
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| postal_code = 673604
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'''Poovaranthode''' is a small village located in [[Kozhikode District]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. As a hilltop village, it is one of the coolest places in the [[Malabar region]]. Poovaranthode has a generally humid tropical climate with a very hot season extending from March to May.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://localnews.manoramaonline.com/kozhikode/features/2017/07/07/kozhikode-poovaranthodu.html|title=പൂവാറൻതോട്: ഭൂപടത്തിൽ ഇല്ലാത്ത ഇടം|work=Localnews.manoramaonline.com|language=ml}}</ref> The average annual rainfall is more than 3500  mm, the highest in Kozhikode district. Hindus, Christians, and Muslims coexist in harmony. It is an agricultural area and a large portion of its population are farmers. [[Nutmeg]], [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]], [[cashew]], [[Banana]] and [[coconut]] are the major products.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.airbnb.co.in/s/Poovaranthode--India|title=Poovaranthode 2019 (with Photos): Top 20 Places to Stay in Poovaranthode - Vacation Rentals, Vacation Homes - Airbnb Poovaranthode, Kerala, India|website=Airbnb.co.in|language=ml|access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref> Nowadays people are used to doing [[Pig farming|pig farming]] and [[Poultry farming|poultry farming]] too.

== History ==
Poovranthod is an immigrant village. The ancestors were migrants from [[Travancore|Thiruvithamkoor]]. Immigration was started from [[Kottayam]], [[Pala, Kerala|Pala]] and [[Thodupuzha]]. Malabar was under the [[Madras Presidency]] in [[History of the Republic of India|independent India]]. Due to the large population of Central Thiruvithamkoor during the 20th century but the extent of the agricultural land remained unchanged, many migrated to Malabar as a result of cultivation. Most of the immigrants were [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christians]].

==Location==
Poovaranthode is situated at around 1,000 meters (3280.84 ft) above mean sea level in the [[Western Ghats]] mountain range. The place is about 48  km from [[Kozhikode district|Kozhikode]] city by road.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://safarittravelogues.wordpress.com/2018/08/19/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%BB%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8B%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8D/|title=പൂവാറൻതോട്|date=2018-08-19|work=Safari Malayalam Travelogues|access-date=2019-02-16|language=ml}}</ref> The nearest airport is [[Calicut International Airport]] and the nearest railway station is [[Kozhikode railway station]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/kozhikode/news/thiruvambadi-1.3469661|title=പൂവാറൻതോട് പ്രകൃതി|date=2019-06-11|work=mathrubhumi.com|access-date=2019-02-16|language=ml}}</ref> The Western Ghats, meadows and waterfalls attract tourists. It is a beautiful area with a lot of fresh air and freshwater to enjoy.

==Etymology==
There are many streams in Poovananthode. On the main river, there were trees which had fallen on the flowers. In the early days, the tribals had gathered at the edge of the stream and were sitting down to rest. so the name Poovaranthode is believed to mean "Floating flowers in a stream".

==Landmarks==
Poovaranthode contains GLP School, St. Mary's Church, Juma masjid, Sree Udayagiri Dharmasastha Temple, Samskarika Nilayam, Vayanasala, Sisu Mandhiram, and Vanasumrashana Samadhi.

==Demographics==
[[Christians]] constitute a majority of the population, followed by [[Muslim]] and [[Hindu]] communities. The majority of the inhabitants are descendants of migrants from the Southern districts of Kerala (Mid-Travancore).

==Transportation==
KSRTC bus service is available for transportation to [[Kozhikode]] and [[Thiruvambady]].

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==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Kozhikode district}}
[[Category: Cities and towns in Kozhikode district]]
[[Category: Thamarassery area]]
[[Category: Villages in Kozhikode district]]
[[Category: Panchayats in Koduvally Block]]

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