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'''Nediyiruppu''' is a region of the [[Kondotty|Kondotty municipality]] in [[Malappuram district]], [[Kerala]], India.<ref name="Suburban_village">{{cite news |last1=Special Currespondent |title=Nediyiruppu village merges with Kondotty municipality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/nod-for-30-municipalities-kannur-corporation/article7161008.ece |accessdate=16 July 2020 |agency=The Hindu |publisher=The Hindu |date=1 May 2015}}</ref> It is situated {{convert|24|km}} from [[Malappuram]], the district headquarters. Important places in Nediyiruppu village are Musliyarangadi, Colony Road Junction (previously noted as Nediyiruppu landmark), Kottukkara, Meleparambu, Chiryil Chungam, Kodangad, and Kuruppath. Historically, Nediyiruppu was important as the capital of the [[Zamorin of Calicut|Zamorin dynasty]]. Nediyiruppu Swaroopam Road, in Poyilikkave, was named in remembrance of that heritage.
'''Nediyiruppu''' was the capital of the [[Zamorin]]'s kingdom in colonial [[Kerala]]. At the time, it was known as '''Nediyiruppu Swaroopam'''. It is a region of the [[Kondotty|Kondotty municipality]] in [[Malappuram district]], [[Kerala]], India.<ref name="Suburban_village">{{cite news |last1=Special Currespondent |title=Nediyiruppu village merges with Kondotty municipality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/nod-for-30-municipalities-kannur-corporation/article7161008.ece |accessdate=16 July 2020 |agency=The Hindu |work=The Hindu |date=1 May 2015}}</ref> It is situated {{convert|24|km}} from [[Malappuram]], the district headquarters.


==History==
==History==
Nediyiruppu was the headquarters of the [[Zamorin of Calicut|Zamorin]] rulers of the Kingdom of Calicut (the kingdom was called ''Nediyiruppu Swaroopam'' at that time).<ref name="lsgkerala.in Social History">{{cite web |title=ചരിത്രം: സാമൂഹ്യചരിത്രം |trans-title=History: Social History |url=http://lsgkerala.in/nediyiruppupanchayat/history/ |website=Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayat |language=Malayalam |access-date=20 August 2018}}</ref>
Nediyiruppu was the headquarters of the [[Zamorin of Calicut|Zamorin]] rulers of the Kingdom of Calicut (the kingdom was called ''Nediyiruppu Swaroopam'' at that time).<ref name="lsgkerala.in Social History">{{cite web |title=ചരിത്രം: സാമൂഹ്യചരിത്രം |trans-title=History: Social History |url=http://lsgkerala.in/nediyiruppupanchayat/history/ |website=Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayat |language=Malayalam |access-date=20 August 2018 |archive-date=4 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604203620/http://lsgkerala.in/nediyiruppupanchayat/history/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


According to some other historians, the wealth of Manavikrama royalty was kept in a treasury at Nediyiruppu and they called the place ''Nedi-Iruppu'' meaning "Got-and-placed". This treasury was located in Viruthiyil Paramba in Nediyiruppu.<ref name="lsgkerala.in Social History"/>
According to some other historians, the wealth of Manavikrama royalty was kept in a treasury at Nediyiruppu named ''Nedi-Iruppu'' meaning "got-and-placed". The treasury was located in Viruthiyil Paramba in Nediyiruppu.<ref name="lsgkerala.in Social History"/>


Nediyiruppu village is a part of the [[Kondotty]] municipality.
Nediyiruppu village is a part of the [[Kondotty]] municipality.
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{{As of|2011}} India [[2011 Census of India|census]], Nediyiruppu had a population of 30,462 with 14,859 males and 15,603 females.<ref name="censusindia2011">{{cite web |last=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |title=Nediyiruppu Population - Malappuram, Kerala |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/627455-nediyiruppu-kerala.html |access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref> In 2015, Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayath and Kondotty Grama Panchayath merged to form a new Kondotty municipality.
{{As of|2011}} India [[2011 Census of India|census]], Nediyiruppu had a population of 30,462 with 14,859 males and 15,603 females.<ref name="censusindia2011">{{cite web |last=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |title=Nediyiruppu Population - Malappuram, Kerala |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/627455-nediyiruppu-kerala.html |access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref> In 2015, Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayath and Kondotty Grama Panchayath merged to form a new Kondotty municipality.


Most of the people of this village are farmers. Some of them also work in [[Arab States of the Persian Gulf|Persian Gulf countries]]. The village of Nediyiruppu becomes very lively in the evenings with crowded streets and noisy bazaars. There is a very good level of affluence in the village because of remittances from workers in the [[Persian Gulf]] region.
Most of the people of this village are farmers. Some of them also work in [[Arab States of the Persian Gulf|Persian Gulf countries]]. There is a very good level of affluence in the village because of remittances from workers in the [[Persian Gulf]] region.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}


The biggest [[Harijan]] colony in the state of Kerala is located in Nediyiruppu village, on a hillock called Colony Road.<ref name="lsgkerala.in Description">{{cite web |title=പഞ്ചായത്തിലൂടെ |trans-title=Description of the Panchayat |url=http://lsgkerala.in/nediyiruppupanchayat/general-information/description/ |website=Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayat |language=Malayalam |access-date=20 August 2018}}</ref>
The biggest [[Harijan]] colony in the state of Kerala is located in Nediyiruppu village, on a hillock called Colony Road.<ref name="lsgkerala.in Description">{{cite web |title=പഞ്ചായത്തിലൂടെ |trans-title=Description of the Panchayat |url=http://lsgkerala.in/nediyiruppupanchayat/general-information/description/ |website=Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayat |language=Malayalam |access-date=20 August 2018 |archive-date=4 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604121525/http://lsgkerala.in/nediyiruppupanchayat/general-information/description/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Administration==
==Administration==
Nediyiruppu village merged with the [[Kondotty|Kondotty municipality]] in 2015. It is now a part of the municipality.<ref name="Suburban_village"/>
Nediyiruppu village merged with the [[Kondotty|Kondotty municipality]] in 2015. It is now a part of the municipality.<ref name="Suburban_village"/>
===Health===
In June 2015, the local government published a guide on health education for the use of teachers of 3rd to 10th standards. This handbook, titled ''Amrith'', contains instructions on hygiene, infectious diseases, safe drinking water, lifestyle, diseases, chemistry in the kitchen, and healthy food.


==Suburbs and villages==
==Suburbs and villages==
* The main town in Nediyiruppu is Musliyarangadi. It is on the main road between Calicut and Malappuram. The road junction has a turnoff to Arimbra Hills. The town has a Juma Masjidh called ''Pandikashala Juma Masjidh'' and a madrassa called ''Quvvathul Islam Madrassa''.
* Important places in Nediyiruppu Village include Musliarangadi, Nediyiruppu (formerly Colony Road Junction),Kottukara, Meleparambu, Chirayil Chungam, Kodangad, and Kurupath. Historically, Nediyiruppu is significant as the capital of the Zamorin dynasty. In remembrance of this heritage, Nediyiruppu Swaroopam Road in Poyilikkave was named to honor its historical importance.
*''[[Mongam]]'' and ''Moayur'' are two villages lying between the towns of Musliyarangadi and [[Valluvambram Junction|Valluvambram]]. Morayur, in [[Malayalam]], means "Land of peoples who have manners". [[Thinayancherry Elayath]], a native of Morayur, was a minister of one of the [[Zamorin]] kings. Anwarul Islam Women's Arabic College is an Arabic college located in Mongam and is affiliated to the University of Calicut. The college programs include ''afzal ul ulama'' preliminary, BA (Afzal ul Ulama), and MA in Arabic.
*''[[Mongam]]'' and ''Moayur'' are two villages lying between the towns of Musliyarangadi and [[Valluvambram Junction|Valluvambram]]. Morayur, in [[Malayalam]], means "land of peoples who have manners". [[Thinayancherry Elayath]], a native of Morayur, was a minister of one of the [[Zamorin]] kings. Anwarul Islam Women's Arabic College is an Arabic college located in Mongam and is affiliated to the University of Calicut.  
*At Valluvambram Junction the road from Kozhikode meets ''Manjeri Road'' and ''Malappuram Road''. ''Manjeri Road'' goes to [[Nilambur]], [[Ooty]], and [[Mysore]]. ''Malappuram Road'' goes to [[Guruvayur]] and [[Thrissur]]. Despite the importance of the junction, the village of Valluvambram remains very rural, except for some large commercial developments on the sides of the main roads.
*At Valluvambram Junction the road from Kozhikode meets ''Manjeri Road'' and ''Malappuram Road''. ''Manjeri Road'' goes to [[Nilambur]], [[Ooty]], and [[Mysore]]. ''Malappuram Road'' goes to [[Guruvayur]] and [[Thrissur]]. Despite the importance of the junction, the village of Valluvambram remains very rural, except for some large commercial developments on the sides of the main roads.
* Other suburbs are Kodangad, Kuruppath, Pothuvettypara, Kottukkara, [[Mongam]], Morayur, [[Arimbra]] Hills, Millumpady, Iruveengal, Colony Road, Ozhukur, Thurakkal, Kolathur, and Thalekkara.
* Other suburbs are Kodangad, Kuruppath, Pothuvettypara, Kottukkara, [[Mongam]], Morayur, [[Arimbra]] Hills, Millumpady, Iruveengal, Colony Road, Ozhukur, Thurakkal, Kolathur, and Thalekkara.
==Schools==
Nediyiruppu village has eleven schools.<ref name="lsgkerala.in Social History"/>
* G.M.U.P. School, Chirayil.
* G.W.L.P. School, Nediyiruppu.
* Vakkathody Primary School, Millumpady.
* Dhevadhar U.P. school, Musliyarangadi.
* Government Primary School, Charamkuthu.
* Government Primary School, Kottukkara.
* Cheruparambu Primary School.
* [[Pookkoya Thangal School, Kottukkara|Kottukkara High School]]: Panakkad Pokoya Thangal Memorial Higher Secondary School, Kottukkara, was established in 1976. It has 4,000 students in 55 divisions.
==Social organizations==
* Mohamed Abdurahiman Library, Kottukkara.
* Misbahudhuja Madrassa, Musliyarangadi.
* Irshadhul Muslimeen Library, Musliyarangadi.
* Musliyarangadi Public Library.
* Islahi Library.
* C.H. Mohammed Koya Library.
* Moulana Mohammedhali Library.
* Souhrdha Vedhiu, 20th Mile.
* Thanima Samskarika Vedhi, Kurupath.
* Crescent Arts and Sports Club, Chirayil.
* Nibrasul Islam Madrassa, Chirayil.
* Nediyiruppu Lions Club


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
[[File:Nediyiruppu Swaroopam road at Poyilikkave Nediyiruppu.jpg|'''Nediyiruppu Swaroopam Road''' at Poyilikkave in Nediyiruppu |thumb|280x280px]]
[[File:Nediyiruppu Swaroopam road at Poyilikkave Nediyiruppu.jpg|'''Nediyiruppu Swaroopam Road''' at Poyilikkave in Nediyiruppu|thumb|280x280px]]
[[File:Musliyarangadi.jpg|thumbnail|Upper Musliyarangadi|280x280px]]
[[File:Musliyarangadi.jpg|thumbnail|Upper Musliyarangadi|280x280px]]
[[File:Poyilikkave karinkali temple.jpg|thumb|Poyilikkavu Karinkali Temple,Nediyiruppu|280x280px]]
[[File:Poyilikkave karinkali temple.jpg|thumb|Poyilikkavu Karinkali Temple, Nediyiruppu|280x280px]]Nediyiruppu village connects to other parts of India through [[Feroke]] town on the west and [[Nilambur]] town on the east. [[National Highway 66 (India)|National Highway 66]] passes through [[Musliyarangadi]], connecting to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]], to the north, and to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]], to the south. [[State Highway 28 (Kerala)|State Highway 28]] starts at Nilambur and connects to [[Ooty]], [[Mysore]], and [[Bangalore]] through state highways [[State Highway 12 (Kerala)|12]], [[State Highway 29 (Kerala)|29]], and 181.
[[File:Old Temple on the top Hill Thiruvonamala (2740860440).jpg|thumb|2,500 year old Thiruvonamala temple on Colony Road|280x280px]]
 
Nediyiruppu village connects to other parts of India through [[Feroke]] town on the west and [[Nilambur]] town on the east. [[National Highway 66 (India)|National Highway 66]] passes through [[Musliyarangadi]], connecting to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]], to the north, and to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]], to the south. [[State Highway 28 (Kerala)|State Highway 28]] starts at Nilambur and connects to [[Ooty]], [[Mysore]], and [[Bangalore]] through state highways [[State Highway 12 (Kerala)|12]], [[State Highway 29 (Kerala)|29]], and 181.


The nearest major railway station is at [[Feroke]]. The nearest airport is at [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]].
The nearest major railway station is at [[Feroke]]. The nearest airport is at [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]].
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[[Duff muttu|Duff Muttu]], [[Kolkali]], and [[Aravana]]muttu are common folk arts of this locality.<ref name="lsgkerala.in Social History"/>
[[Duff muttu|Duff Muttu]], [[Kolkali]], and [[Aravana]]muttu are common folk arts of this locality.<ref name="lsgkerala.in Social History"/>


The Hindu minority maintains their traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are performed here with a regular devotion, as in other parts of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-07-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |archivedate=2016-04-01 }}</ref>
The Hindu minority maintains their traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are performed here with a regular devotion, as in other parts of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |title=Malappuram News, Malappuram District Map, Malappuram Muslim, Malappuram Hospitals, Malappuram College, Malappuram Directory |accessdate=2016-07-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |archivedate=2016-04-01 }}</ref>


==Tourist attractions==
==Notable landmarks==
*''Poyilikkave Karinkali Temple'' is an ancient temple in Nediyiruppu that was constructed during Zamorins period. The capital of the Zamorins was at Nediyiruppu Swaroopam, which made this temple important. The Thalapoli festival worshipping Goddess Karinkali Devi is held in December of every year.
*''Poyilikkave Karinkali Temple'' is an ancient temple in Nediyiruppu that was constructed during Zamorins period. The capital of the Zamorins was at Nediyiruppu Swaroopam, which made this temple important. The Thalapoli festival worshipping Goddess Karinkali Devi is held in December of every year.
*''Pandikashala Mosque'' in Musliyarangadi is the biggest mosque in the village. The mosque has intricate carvings of verses from the Quran on doors and windows. There is one ''Dargah'' of a holy man in this mosque.
*''Pandikashala Mosque'' in Musliyarangadi is the biggest mosque in the village. The mosque has intricate carvings of verses from the Quran on doors and windows. There is one ''Dargah'' of a holy man in this mosque.
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* [[Arimbra]]
* [[Arimbra]]
* [[Pookkottur]]
* [[Pookkottur]]
* [[Pookkoya Thangal School, Kottukkara|Kottukkara School]]
* Kottukkara School


==References==
==References==
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{{Malappuram district}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Malappuram district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Malappuram district]]
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Latest revision as of 21:14, 2 February 2026

Nediyiruppu
Suburb of Kondotty[1]
Musliyarangadi Town, Nediyiruppu
Musliyarangadi Town, Nediyiruppu
Nediyiruppu is located in Kerala
Nediyiruppu
Nediyiruppu
Location in Kerala, India
Nediyiruppu is located in India
Nediyiruppu
Nediyiruppu
Nediyiruppu (India)
Coordinates: 11°07′47″N 76°00′08″E / 11.1297078°N 76.0021198°E / 11.1297078; 76.0021198
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Population
 (2011)
 • Total30,462
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-84

Nediyiruppu was the capital of the Zamorin's kingdom in colonial Kerala. At the time, it was known as Nediyiruppu Swaroopam. It is a region of the Kondotty municipality in Malappuram district, Kerala, India.[1] It is situated 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Malappuram, the district headquarters.

History[edit | edit source]

Nediyiruppu was the headquarters of the Zamorin rulers of the Kingdom of Calicut (the kingdom was called Nediyiruppu Swaroopam at that time).[2]

According to some other historians, the wealth of Manavikrama royalty was kept in a treasury at Nediyiruppu named Nedi-Iruppu meaning "got-and-placed". The treasury was located in Viruthiyil Paramba in Nediyiruppu.[2]

Nediyiruppu village is a part of the Kondotty municipality.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census, Nediyiruppu had a population of 30,462 with 14,859 males and 15,603 females.[3] In 2015, Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayath and Kondotty Grama Panchayath merged to form a new Kondotty municipality.

Most of the people of this village are farmers. Some of them also work in Persian Gulf countries. There is a very good level of affluence in the village because of remittances from workers in the Persian Gulf region.[citation needed]

The biggest Harijan colony in the state of Kerala is located in Nediyiruppu village, on a hillock called Colony Road.[4]

Administration[edit | edit source]

Nediyiruppu village merged with the Kondotty municipality in 2015. It is now a part of the municipality.[1]

Suburbs and villages[edit | edit source]

  • Important places in Nediyiruppu Village include Musliarangadi, Nediyiruppu (formerly Colony Road Junction),Kottukara, Meleparambu, Chirayil Chungam, Kodangad, and Kurupath. Historically, Nediyiruppu is significant as the capital of the Zamorin dynasty. In remembrance of this heritage, Nediyiruppu Swaroopam Road in Poyilikkave was named to honor its historical importance.
  • Mongam and Moayur are two villages lying between the towns of Musliyarangadi and Valluvambram. Morayur, in Malayalam, means "land of peoples who have manners". Thinayancherry Elayath, a native of Morayur, was a minister of one of the Zamorin kings. Anwarul Islam Women's Arabic College is an Arabic college located in Mongam and is affiliated to the University of Calicut.
  • At Valluvambram Junction the road from Kozhikode meets Manjeri Road and Malappuram Road. Manjeri Road goes to Nilambur, Ooty, and Mysore. Malappuram Road goes to Guruvayur and Thrissur. Despite the importance of the junction, the village of Valluvambram remains very rural, except for some large commercial developments on the sides of the main roads.
  • Other suburbs are Kodangad, Kuruppath, Pothuvettypara, Kottukkara, Mongam, Morayur, Arimbra Hills, Millumpady, Iruveengal, Colony Road, Ozhukur, Thurakkal, Kolathur, and Thalekkara.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Nediyiruppu Swaroopam Road at Poyilikkave in Nediyiruppu
Upper Musliyarangadi
Poyilikkavu Karinkali Temple, Nediyiruppu

Nediyiruppu village connects to other parts of India through Feroke town on the west and Nilambur town on the east. National Highway 66 passes through Musliyarangadi, connecting to Goa and Mumbai, to the north, and to Cochin and Trivandrum, to the south. State Highway 28 starts at Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore, and Bangalore through state highways 12, 29, and 181.

The nearest major railway station is at Feroke. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The main income of the village is from remittances from Persian Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia. A large number of the locals also work in the agrarian sector. Small industries like hollow bricks, wood cutting, granite quarries, and matchbox units exist in the village. The only available petrol bunker is located at Kurupath Junction.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Nediyiruppu village has six temples, 20 mosques, and 21 Madrassas. It is a predominantly Muslim area, with Hindus in comparatively smaller numbers, so the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions.[2]

People gather in mosques for 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. There are many libraries attached to mosques that are a rich source of Islamic studies. Some of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script.[2]

Duff Muttu, Kolkali, and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality.[2]

The Hindu minority maintains their traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are performed here with a regular devotion, as in other parts of Kerala.[5]

Notable landmarks[edit | edit source]

  • Poyilikkave Karinkali Temple is an ancient temple in Nediyiruppu that was constructed during Zamorins period. The capital of the Zamorins was at Nediyiruppu Swaroopam, which made this temple important. The Thalapoli festival worshipping Goddess Karinkali Devi is held in December of every year.
  • Pandikashala Mosque in Musliyarangadi is the biggest mosque in the village. The mosque has intricate carvings of verses from the Quran on doors and windows. There is one Dargah of a holy man in this mosque.
  • Thiruvonamala Temple, near Harijan Colony Road.
  • Chirayil Chungath Jumaeth Palli, 400 years old, with a 250-year-old carved Mimbre.
  • Ayyappa Temple, Chirayil.

Mini Ooty Hills[edit | edit source]

Mini Ooty, or Arimbra Hills, is a small village about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Nediyiruppu. It is a 500 metres (1,600 ft) steep climb from the main road. Mini Ooty can be accessed from Musliyarangadi, Colony Road, Pookkottoor, or Vengara. The route to Mini Ooty passes other small villages, such as Melaparamba, Angadi, Thazhe Colony, Moochikundu, Poolappees and Thiruvonamoola. The roads are in good condition, and a moderately large number of visitors come to see the rolling hills and scenic views. There are many stone crushers and plantations atop the hills. There is an old Dalit colony on the western side of the hill. The hilltop colony in this village was marked officially as Neidiyiruppu on a milestone placed at the road junction. This junction is called Colony Road Junction, after the Harijan colony, Kerala's first, in this village.

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