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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Puthucode | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = Puthucode, Puthukkode, Puducode | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = village | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Paddy field in Puthucode, Kerala, India.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = [[Pddy field]] in the village | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|10|39|35|N|76|14|58|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Palakkad district|Palakkad]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = Panchayat | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Puthucode Grama Panchayath | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 21773 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 678-687 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 04922 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = KL-9 or KL-49 | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Alathur]] | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Legislative]] | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 | | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Tarur (gram panchayat)|Tarur]] | ||
| blank3_name_sec1 | | blank3_name_sec1 = Civic agency | ||
| blank3_info_sec1 | | blank3_info_sec1 = Puthucode Grama Panchayath | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|http://www.puthucode.com/}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| official_name = Puthucode | |||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:River in Puthucode.jpg|thumb|River in Puducode village]] | [[File:River in Puthucode.jpg|thumb|River in Puducode village]] | ||
'''Puthucode''' (also spelled '''Puducode''' and '''Puthukkode''') is a village and [[gram panchayat]] in [[Palakkad district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory |publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224681&rlbtype=V |accessdate=1 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101160938/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224681&rlbtype=V |archive-date=1 January 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is situated in Alathur taluk, around 12 km from [[Alathur]] and 4 km from [[Vadakkancherry]], on the western bank of [[Mangalam River]], a sub-tributary of [[Bharathapuzha]]. | '''Puthucode''' (also spelled '''Puducode''' and '''Puthukkode''') is a village and [[gram panchayat]] in [[Palakkad district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory |publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224681&rlbtype=V |accessdate=1 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101160938/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224681&rlbtype=V |archive-date=1 January 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is situated in Alathur taluk, around 12 km from [[Alathur]] and 4 km from [[Vadakkancherry]], on the western bank of [[Mangalam River]], a sub-tributary of [[Bharathapuzha]]. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{As of| | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Puducode had a population of 21,773 with 10,582 males and 11,151 females.<ref>{{cite web |title=Population Finder {{!}} Government of India |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/api/tables/geosearch/2011?areaname=puducode&limit=50&level=!state&level=village |accessdate=2024-09-16 |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
The Sri Annapoorneswari temple is a [[Bhagavathy]] place of worship located at the junction of four streets: South, East, North, and West of Puducode agraharam. Each street is referred to as a village. The temple is believed to be one of the 108 [[Durga temples]] established by [[Parasurama]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} | The Sri Annapoorneswari temple is a [[Bhagavathy]] place of worship located at the junction of four streets: South, East, North, and West of Puducode agraharam. Each street is referred to as a village. The temple is believed to be one of the 108 [[Durga temples]] established by [[Parasurama]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} | ||
At the end of North Village, there is a [[Shiva]] temple and a water tank. Legend goes that the temple was so rich earlier that all the vessels and articles used in temple were made of gold. There has also been a tradition of the chanting of ''Shyamala Dandakam'' every evening at this temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} | At the end of North Village, there is a [[Shiva]] temple and a water tank. Legend goes that the temple was so rich earlier that all the vessels and articles used in the temple were made of gold. There has also been a tradition of the chanting of ''Shyamala Dandakam'' every evening at this temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} | ||
Next to the Shiva temple, a [[mandapam]] called Shiva Mahal has been built. Shiva Mahal includes an elementary school, a high school, a [[Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan]] branch centre, and an [[Ayurvedic]] Hospital. Despite a historically large [[Brahmin]] population, Puthucode is also home to a newly built mosque at [[Karapotta]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} | Next to the Shiva temple, a [[mandapam]] called Shiva Mahal has been built. Shiva Mahal includes an elementary school, a high school, a [[Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan]] branch centre, and an [[Ayurvedic]] Hospital. Despite a historically large [[Brahmin]] population, Puthucode is also home to a newly built mosque at [[Karapotta]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} | ||
Historically the largest Muslim community [[Rowther | Historically the largest Muslim community [[Rowther]]s population is also in Puthucode. Maralad Theru, Cheenikka theru, Panangad theru, Palli theru, Thekku theru, Meley theru, Puthu theru are the better known among them.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} They use Malayalam and Tamil as their common language. | ||
The main festival celebrated in Puthucode is the '''Navarathri Festival''' which spans | The main festival celebrated in Puthucode is the '''Navarathri Festival''' which spans 10 days and 9 nights. During the celebration all houses in the village are decorated with [[Golu (festival)|Bomma Kolu]] and each village is given a special day to perform their celebrations inside the Bhagavathi Temple. On the specific day, the organizers from the village arrange for elephants, [[Panchavadyam]], [[Melam]] etc. and take the Bhagavathi's idol on the elephant to their village. All the 10 days, lunch is served to devotees at the temple free of cost. On average nearly 2000 people have lunch everyday. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
Sarvajan High School is based in the village. It was built around 70 years ago in front of the West Nada of Sri Annapoorneswari temple and is itself fronted by another temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} Initially it was started only for girls education as the years passed by, the school expanded and started preparing pupils from the Nursery class up to X Standard. | Sarvajan High School is based in the village. It was built around 70 years ago in front of the West Nada (Door/Entrance) of the Sri Annapoorneswari temple and is itself fronted by another temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} Initially it was started only for girls education as the years passed by, the school expanded and started preparing pupils from the Nursery class up to X Standard. | ||
== Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
Among Puducode's well-known residents have been | Among Puducode's well-known residents have been [[P. R. Sundaram Iyer]], whose grandson is [[P. C. Sreeram]], a [[cinematographer]] in Indian cinema. Sundaram Iyer founded the Sanskrit College in the village.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/19/stories/2005081900840300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061029032727/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/19/stories/2005081900840300.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=29 October 2006 |title=Centre of learning |newspaper=The Hindu |date=19 August 2005 |accessdate=5 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://www.puthucode.com www.puthucode.com] | * [http://www.puthucode.com www.puthucode.com] | ||
{{Palakkad district}} | {{Palakkad district}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in Palakkad district]] | [[Category:Villages in Palakkad district]] | ||
[[Category:Gram panchayats in Palakkad district]] | [[Category:Gram panchayats in Palakkad district]] | ||
{{Palakkad-geo-stub}} | {{Palakkad-geo-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:00, 25 March 2026
Puthucode
Puthucode, Puthukkode, Puducode | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Puthucode | |
| Pddy field in the village Pddy field in the village | |
| Coordinates: 10°39′35″N 76°14′58″E / 10.65972°N 76.24944°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Palakkad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat |
| • Body | Puthucode Grama Panchayath |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 21,773 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English, Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 678-687 |
| Telephone code | 04922 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-9 or KL-49 |
| Lok Sabha | Alathur |
| Legislative | Tarur |
| Civic agency | Puthucode Grama Panchayath |
| Website | www |
Puthucode (also spelled Puducode and Puthukkode) is a village and gram panchayat in Palakkad district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] It is situated in Alathur taluk, around 12 km from Alathur and 4 km from Vadakkancherry, on the western bank of Mangalam River, a sub-tributary of Bharathapuzha.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census, Puducode had a population of 21,773 with 10,582 males and 11,151 females.[2]
Culture[edit | edit source]
The Sri Annapoorneswari temple is a Bhagavathy place of worship located at the junction of four streets: South, East, North, and West of Puducode agraharam. Each street is referred to as a village. The temple is believed to be one of the 108 Durga temples established by Parasurama.[citation needed]
At the end of North Village, there is a Shiva temple and a water tank. Legend goes that the temple was so rich earlier that all the vessels and articles used in the temple were made of gold. There has also been a tradition of the chanting of Shyamala Dandakam every evening at this temple.[citation needed]
Next to the Shiva temple, a mandapam called Shiva Mahal has been built. Shiva Mahal includes an elementary school, a high school, a Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan branch centre, and an Ayurvedic Hospital. Despite a historically large Brahmin population, Puthucode is also home to a newly built mosque at Karapotta.[citation needed]
Historically the largest Muslim community Rowthers population is also in Puthucode. Maralad Theru, Cheenikka theru, Panangad theru, Palli theru, Thekku theru, Meley theru, Puthu theru are the better known among them.[citation needed] They use Malayalam and Tamil as their common language.
The main festival celebrated in Puthucode is the Navarathri Festival which spans 10 days and 9 nights. During the celebration all houses in the village are decorated with Bomma Kolu and each village is given a special day to perform their celebrations inside the Bhagavathi Temple. On the specific day, the organizers from the village arrange for elephants, Panchavadyam, Melam etc. and take the Bhagavathi's idol on the elephant to their village. All the 10 days, lunch is served to devotees at the temple free of cost. On average nearly 2000 people have lunch everyday.
Education[edit | edit source]
Sarvajan High School is based in the village. It was built around 70 years ago in front of the West Nada (Door/Entrance) of the Sri Annapoorneswari temple and is itself fronted by another temple.[citation needed] Initially it was started only for girls education as the years passed by, the school expanded and started preparing pupils from the Nursery class up to X Standard.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Among Puducode's well-known residents have been P. R. Sundaram Iyer, whose grandson is P. C. Sreeram, a cinematographer in Indian cinema. Sundaram Iyer founded the Sanskrit College in the village.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Reports of National Panchayat Directory". Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ↑ "Population Finder | Government of India". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ↑ "Centre of learning". The Hindu. 19 August 2005. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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