Country India Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 0483 Elevation 45 m Literacy 91.4% Area code 0483 | State Kerala PIN 676503 Vehicle registration KL-65 Area 15.11 km² Population 26,100 (2011) Nearest city Malappuram district | |
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Neighborhoods Veenalukkal Circle, Kurikkal Bazar, Athanikkal | ||
Parappur is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.
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Map of Parappur, Kerala
Geography
The village has an area of 15.11 km2 (4,473 sq mi) and is bordered by Vengara, Ooragam and Othukkungal villages to the north and Othukkungal village to the east, Edarikkod and Kottakkal villages to the south and the Edarikkod and Vengara towards the west.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Parappur had a population of 31775 with 15290 males and 16485 females.
Culture
Parappur 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
Parappur 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.