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The most populous district of Kerala, Malappuram is home to around 13% of the total population of the state. The district was formed on 16 June 1969, spanning an area of about 3,554 km 2 (1,372 sq mi). It is the third-largest district of Kerala by area. It is bounded by Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea on either side.
ABOUT DISTRICT. Bounded by the Nilgiris hills on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, the district of Malappuram literally the land atop the hills, is remarkable for its unique natural beauty.
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The location of Malappuram District is 75 to 77 East longitude and 10 Degree to 12 degree North Latitude, in the geographical mark. Malappuram consist of 3 natural divisions, lowland, midland and highland. The low land stretches along the sea coast, the midland in the centre and the highland region towards the East and North eastern parts. The topo...
The district has dry season from December to February, hot season from March to May, the South west monsoon from October to November. The South west monsoon is usually very heavy and nearly 75 percent of the annual rains are received during this season. The climate is generally hot and humid; the range of temperature varying between 30 degree C and...
Four important rivers of Kerala flow through Malappuram district. They are Chaliyar, Kadalundippuzha, Bharathapuzha and Tirurpuzha. Chaliyar has a length of 169 KMs and originates from Illambaleri hills in Tamil Nadu. Important tributaries of this river are Chalippuzha, Punnapuzha, Pandiyar, Karimpuzha, Cherupuzha and Vadapurampuzha. Chaliyar trave...
The district has a total forest area of 758.8684 Square km,out of which 325.3261 Square km is reserve forests and 433.5423 Square Km is vested forests. The major forest area is concentrated in Nilambur and Wandoor blocks and Melattur in the Western Ghats. Of the forests 80 percent is deciduous and the rest is evergreen. Teak, Rosewood, Venteak, Cho...
Malappuram is a district in Kerala, India, bounded by the Nilgiris and the Arabian Sea. It has a rich natural beauty, a diverse culture and a history of political movements. Learn about its topography, climate, rivers, flora and fauna.
Malappuram (also Malapuram) (Malayalam: [mɐlɐpːurɐm] ⓘ) is a city and the headquarters of the Malappuram district in Kerala, India. It is the 4th largest urban agglomeration in Kerala and the 20th largest in India and a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 158.20 km 2 (61.08 sq mi) including the surrounding suburban ...
Nedumkayam forest is located 15 km from Nilambur in Malappuram district and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The moment you enter Nedumkayam rainforest, you feel like the humdrum of daily life slowly melting away and a forest atmosphere overwhelming you.
Malappuram is one of the 14 districts in the South Indian state of Kerala. The district has a unique and eventful history starting from pre-historic times. During the early medieval period, the district was the home to two of the four major kingdoms that ruled Kerala.
Jan 1, 2007 · Malappuram district has a rich and vibrant history. The military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times, this district was the site for many of the Mappila Revolts (uprising against the British East India Company in Kerala) between 1792 and 1921.
