Country India District Malappuram Telephone code 04931 Area code 04931 | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration KL-71 | |
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Weather 29°C, Wind W at 8 km/h, 80% Humidity University MES College, Mampad, Malappuram | ||
Vahab saqafi mampad mampad town speech 28 2 2017
Mampad is a growing town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. located about 08 km east of Nilambur city. Nearby places include Edavanna, Areacode, Manjeri, Wandoor and Pandikkad. It is under the Wandoor Assembly Constituency. Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalur (CNG Road) SH pass through here.The Mampad town is now developing day to day. Most people are engaged in agriculture and business activities. Hindus, Christians and Muslims co-exist in harmony adding to the diversity in faith and religion.
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Schools
Colleges
Hospitals
mampad govt hospital, maternity care hospital
River
Chaliyar
Banks
ATM
Nearby Places
Edavanna Nilambur Chaliyar Vadapuram Wandoor Areacode Manjeri
Culture
This village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus 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. Most 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
Mampad village connects to other parts of India through Nilambur town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through Ramanattukara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Nilambur