Country India District Malappuram PIN 6763xx Population 35,534 (2001) | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration KL- | |
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Abdu Rahiman Nagar is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. It is also the name of a Grama Panchayath.
Contents
- Map of Abdul Rahiman Nagar Kerala 676305
- Location
- Demographics
- Etymology
- Schools
- Medical Facilities
- Villages and Suburbs
- Culture
- Transportation
- References
Map of Abdul Rahiman Nagar, Kerala 676305
Location
Abdu Rahiman Nagar is located near Kolappuram Junction on Calicut Tirur highway. The village is 13 km from the University of Calicut, 12 km from Calicut Airport and five km from Tirurangadi town.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Abdu Rahiman Nagar had a population of 35534 with 17262 males and 18272 females.
Etymology
The name Abdu Rahiman Nagar came from the name of Khilafath leader Mohammed Abdul Rahiman.
Schools
- GUP School Kakkadamupuram
- A.R.Nagar HSS, Chendappuraya
- Malabar Central School, Pukayoor
- G.H.S. School Kolappuram
- Kerala Public School, VK Padi
- Alfurqan English Medium School, Shanthi vayal
- Al Huda English Medium School, Kuttoor North
- Markaz Public School (MPS),Puthiyathupuraya
Medical Facilities
- Government Health Center, Kunnumpuram
- Shanthi Hospital, Kunnumpuram
- Gayathri Ayurveda Institute, VK Padi
Villages and Suburbs
Culture
A.R.Nagar village is a predominantly Muslim populated area So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. . People gather in mosques for the 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. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.
Transportation
A.R.Nagar village connects to other parts of India through Parappanangadi town. National highway No.66 passes through A.R.Nagar and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Parappanangadi.