Country India District Malappuram | State Kerala PIN 676310 | |
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Athavanad (Malayalam: ആതവനാട്) is a village in Malappuram District in the state of Kerala, India. Puthanathani is the main town located in Athavanad. The town lies on the National Highway 17 (India), between Kottakkal and Valanchery. Roads to Vailathur (and hence Tirur) and Thirunavaya also can be seen in Puthanathani. A good amount of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas mostly in the Gulf countries. The region was under the feudal lords the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal in ancient times. In Malayalam, "Athavanad" it is the abbreviation of "Azhvanchery Thambrakkal Vazhunna Nadu". The Zamorin of Calicut also controlled the area.
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Map of Athavanad-Grama-Panchayat
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Athavanad had a population of 18618 with 9189 males and 9429 females.
Culture
Athavanad village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus are exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving 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. 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
Athavanad village connects to other parts of India through Kottakkal town. National highway No.66 passes through Tanur 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. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur.
