Country India District Malappuram PIN 6XXXXX Population 25,767 (2001) | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration KL- | |
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Cherukavu or Pulikkal is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.
Contents
- Map of Cherukavu Kerala
- Transportation
- Pulikkal Town
- Proposed Karipur Kondotty Municipality
- Peringave Town
- Kannamvettikkavu
- Villages and Sububrbs
- Important Landmarks
- Demographics
- Culture
- References
Map of Cherukavu, Kerala
Transportation
Some parts of Cherukavu panchayath lie on the national highway between Ramanattukara and Kondotty. Most parts of Pulikkal town comes under Cherukavu panchayath. Other important towns of Cherukavu panchayath are Peringave and Kannamvettikkavu. Buses ply from Ramanattukara town to K.V.Kavu regularly and they stop in Peringave on the way for five minutes. The road to Peringave starts from Kaithakkundu on the national highway and passes through Poochal village.
Pulikkal Town
The biggest town in Cherukavu Panchayath area is Pulikkal. There is another Panchayath called 'Pulikkal' in the neighborhood. These two place names are used ambiguously by the locals. The word 'Pulikkal' refers to the bus stop and town. The word 'Cherukavu' is used by the bureaucracy.
Proposed Karipur-Kondotty Municipality
The proposed Karipur-Kondotty Municipality comprises:
Total Area: 122.99 km2
Total Population (1991 Census): 152,839
Peringave Town
Peringave is a small village which is in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is 22 km away from Calicut. Ramanattukara is the nearest city of peringave. Peringave is belonged to cherukavu and vazayoor village. Just 1 hour is more than enough to reach Calicut International Airport from Peringave. Ramapuram Lakshmi Narayana kshethram is one of the main temples belongs to peringave.There are two masjid in peringave ( Salafi Masjid, Peringave and Juma masjid, Peringave ) . Bus and taxi is the way to reach peringave.Bus facilities are available from calicut and ramanattukara.Kottupadam, Pengad etc. are the neighbouring villages.
Kannamvettikkavu
Kannam-Vetti-Kavu' is a small town in Cherukavu Panchayath. It is 4.7 km from Peringave town. The town is famous for the ancient Puliyakkad Mahadeva Temple and the new Cherappadam Temple. The old Juma Masjidh at Cholakkode is set in a scenic paddy field surroundings with a Tribal Colony around it.
Villages and Sububrbs
Important Landmarks
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Cherukavu had a population of 25767 with 12851 males and 12916 females.
Culture
This village is as 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
Cherukavu village connects to other parts of India through Feroke town on the west and Nilambur town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through Pulikkal 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 Feroke.