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Manalur is famous for organic farming. When the Indian prime minister visited Manalur in 2016, food for 3,000 strong audience was prepared in Manalur using organic farming techniques.<ref>http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/india/article-malayalam-news-1.1273550</ref> | Manalur is famous for organic farming. When the Indian prime minister visited Manalur in 2016, food for 3,000 strong audience was prepared in Manalur using organic farming techniques.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/india/article-malayalam-news-1.1273550 |title=Archived copy |website=www.mathrubhumi.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812003218/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/india/article-malayalam-news-1.1273550 |archive-date=2016-08-12}} </ref> | ||
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Colonel Sreeghanlal P. Raman, First Senior Indian Army officer and pilot from the area, belongs to Manalur panchayat. He commanded 94 Charwa Regiment during Operations Meghdoot, Rakshak and Vijay; also created history in highest battle field in the world, by psycho-conditioning the regiment to engage on multiple fronts and battle field of {{cvt|-40|C}}.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} | Colonel Sreeghanlal P. Raman, First Senior Indian Army officer and pilot from the area, belongs to Manalur panchayat. He commanded 94 Charwa Regiment during Operations Meghdoot, Rakshak and Vijay; also created history in highest battle field in the world, by psycho-conditioning the regiment to engage on multiple fronts and battle field of {{cvt|-40|C}}.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} | ||
[[Krishnan Kaniyamparambil]]- An Indian politician and Kerala Minister of Agriculture from 09 June 1997 to 13 May 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Members - Kerala Legislature|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m304.htm|access-date=2022-02-25|website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref> | |||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Thrissur district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Thrissur district]] |
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Manaloor
Manalur | |
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town | |
![]() Organic farming is popular in Manalur | |
Coordinates: 10°29′45″N 76°6′0″E / 10.49583°N 76.10000°ECoordinates: 10°29′45″N 76°6′0″E / 10.49583°N 76.10000°E | |
Country | |
State | Kerala |
District | Thrissur |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 17,130 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL- |
Manalur is a small village in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. It is one of the constituencies in Thrissur district.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census, Manalur had a population of 17130 with 8237 males and 8893 females.[1]
Ezhava families dominate the village. Some of the important families are Kurudiyara Family.[citation needed]
The erstwhile old temples which still exist are the Ayyappan kavu and the Siva Kshetram.
Politics[edit]
Manalur assembly constituency is part of Trichur (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]
Organic Farming[edit]
Manalur is famous for organic farming. When the Indian prime minister visited Manalur in 2016, food for 3,000 strong audience was prepared in Manalur using organic farming techniques.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
- ↑ "Archived copy". www.mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016.
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Personages[edit]
Colonel Sreeghanlal P. Raman, First Senior Indian Army officer and pilot from the area, belongs to Manalur panchayat. He commanded 94 Charwa Regiment during Operations Meghdoot, Rakshak and Vijay; also created history in highest battle field in the world, by psycho-conditioning the regiment to engage on multiple fronts and battle field of −40 °C (−40 °F).[citation needed]
Krishnan Kaniyamparambil- An Indian politician and Kerala Minister of Agriculture from 09 June 1997 to 13 May 2001.[1]
- ↑ "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 25 February 2022.