Nediyiruppu

History

Nediyiruppu was the headquaraters of the Zamorin rulers of the Kingdom of Calicut (The kingdom was called Nediyiruppu Swaroopam at that time).

Administration

Nediyiruppu panchayath is part of Kondotty block in Ernad taluk of Malappuram district. Nediyiruppu local government has shown a model to other villages by publishing in June, 2015 a guide on health education for the use of teachers between 3rd and 10th grades. This handbook titled 'Amrith' contains instructions on hygiene, infectious diseases, safe drinking water lifestyle diseases, chemistry in the kitchen and healthy food.

Nediyiruppu panchayath has an area of 20 km². The panchayath is bordered by other villages like Morayur, Oorakam, Kannamangalam, Kuzhimanna, Kondotty, Muthuvalloor and Pallikkal.

Etymology

The Zamorin kings of Kozhikode were also called Nediyiruppu Swaroopam because of their maternal connection with Nediyiruppu. So this village was named Nediyiruppu. According to some other historians, the wealth of Manavikrama royalty was kept in the treasury at Nediyiruppu and they called the place Nedi-Iruppu meaning Got-and-placed. This treasury was located in Viruthiyil Paramba in Nediyiruppu.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Nediyiruppu had a population of 26680 with 13111 males and 13569 females. In 2015 Nediyiruppu Grama Panchayath and Kondotty Grama Panchayath added together to form a new Kondotty Municipality.

Most of the people of this village are farmers. Some of them also work in Persian Gulf countries. The village of Nediyiruppu becomes very lively in the evenings with crowded streets and noisy bazaars. There is a very good level of affluence in the village because of remittance from workers in the Persian Gulf region.

The biggest Harijan colony in the state of Kerala is located in Nediyiruppu village on a beautiful hillock called Colony Road.

Economy

The main income of the village is the remittance from Persian Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia. A large number of the locals also work in the agrarian sector. Small industries like hollow bricks, wood cutting, granite quarries and matchbox units exist in the village. The only available petrol bunk is located in Kurupath junction.

Suburbs and villages

Culture

Nediyiruppu village has eleven schools, six temples, 20 mosques, and 21 Madrassas. Nediyiruppu 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

Nediyiruppu 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 Musliyarangadi 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.

Schools

Social organizations

Tourist attractions

Mini Ooty or Arimbra hills is a small village about 10 km from Nediyiruppu. It is around 500 metres climb steep from the main road. The roads are in good condition and a moderately large number of visitors come to see the rolling hills and scenic views. There are many stone crushers and planatations atop the hills. There is an old Dalit Colony on the western side of the hill. The hilltop colony in this village was officially marked as 'Neidiyiruppu' on Milestone placed at this junction. After Kerala's first Harijan colony started in this village this junction is called thereafter as Colony road Junction. Mini Otty route has other small villages like Melaparamba Angadi,Thazhe Colony,Moochikundu,Poolappees and Thiruvonamoola. Mini Ooty can be accessed from Musliyarangadi, Colony Road, Pookkottoor or Vengara.