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'''Marutha''' is a place in [[Nilambur]] taluk of [[Malappuram district]]. It is also known as village of gold hills. | |||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Marutha is an areal which includes place such as Mundappoty, Kettungal, School Kunnu, Chakkappadam, Kanjirathingal, Vendekumpoty, Vengapadam, Mathalappara, Maruthakkadavu, etc. Marutha is a part of [[Vazhikkadavu]] Panchayath and is known for its gold deposits along the banks of river Maruthappuzha. [[Maruthappuzha]] originates as two streams from [[Devala]] and [[Pandalur]] and joins near Marutha (Randupuzhamukku). Manchakkoodu is the ending point up to which bus service is available. Some buses end their service up to Chakkappadam (buses keep the name Maruthakkadavu to attract the passengers to Marutha, continuing same name before opening the Marutha bridge). Chakkappadam is the city center in on which all villagers are dependant as a common meeting point and for available things like social services, Govt. services and others. The main educational institute in the village is Govt. High School at School Kunnu. Postal pin code is 679333. | |||
Nearby towns are Palemad, Vazhikkadavu, [[Edakkara]] & [[Nilambur]]. | Nearby towns are Palemad, Vazhikkadavu, [[Edakkara]] & [[Nilambur]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
The population of Marutha is dominated by Muslims, Hindus (mostly Thiyya) and Christians | The population of Marutha is dominated by Muslims, Hindus (mostly Thiyya) and Christians. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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==Naxalite threat== | ==Naxalite threat== | ||
In November 2016, three naxalites were killed near Karulai in an encounter with Kerala police. Naxalite leader Kappu Devaraj from Andhra Pradesh is included in the list of killed in the incident.<ref>http://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/nilambur-maoist-malayalam-news-1.1529750</ref> | In November 2016, three naxalites were killed near Karulai in an encounter with Kerala police. Naxalite leader Kappu Devaraj from Andhra Pradesh is included in the list of killed in the incident.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/nilambur-maoist-malayalam-news-1.1529750 |title=Archived copy |website=www.mathrubhumi.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124221132/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/nilambur-maoist-malayalam-news-1.1529750 |archive-date=2016-11-24}} </ref> | ||
Villages like Mundakkadavu, Kalkullam and Uchakkulam near Karulai have been threatened by Naxalite attacks. Naxalites visit the locality regularly and ask for food and shelter from the tribals. The police are also combing the area regularly but have not arrested any naxalites. | Villages like Mundakkadavu, Kalkullam and Uchakkulam near Karulai have been threatened by Naxalite attacks. Naxalites visit the locality regularly and ask for food and shelter from the tribals. The police are also combing the area regularly but have not arrested any naxalites. | ||
On 27 September 2016, there was firing between the Maoists and the Kerala police in this area and no one was injured in this incident.<ref>http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/kerala/nilampoor-malayalam-news-1.1394437</ref> | On 27 September 2016, there was firing between the Maoists and the Kerala police in this area and no one was injured in this incident.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/kerala/nilampoor-malayalam-news-1.1394437 |title=Archived copy |website=www.mathrubhumi.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001031504/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/kerala/nilampoor-malayalam-news-1.1394437 |archive-date=2016-10-01}} </ref> | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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==Gold deposits== | ==Gold deposits== | ||
Marutha is highly known for its Gold deposits and the soil of Marutha contains the gold in its pure form. People used to filter the gold from the soil from late seventies to late nineties. It was the livelihood of the village men during those days. During the filtration process people used to dig huge holes in the surrounding mountains of Marutha and collect the soil which contained a high concentration of gold. Interestingly, it is a live scenario that you can see, even today – after a heavy rainfall most of the Maruthites still look downwards in search of gold nuggets in the soil which is cleared by heavy water streams. | Marutha is highly known for its Gold deposits and the soil of Marutha contains the gold in its pure form. People used to filter the gold from the soil from late seventies to late nineties. It was the livelihood of the village men during those days. During the filtration process people used to dig huge holes in the surrounding mountains of Marutha and collect the soil which contained a high concentration of gold. Interestingly, it is a live scenario that you can see, even today – after a heavy rainfall most of the Maruthites still look downwards in search of gold nuggets in the soil which is cleared by heavy water streams. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Malappuram district}} | {{Malappuram district}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in Malappuram district]] | [[Category:Villages in Malappuram district]] | ||
[[Category:Nilambur area]] | [[Category:Nilambur area]] | ||