Cherukara
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Cherukara is a village in Malappuram in the Indian state of Kerala. The nearest city is Perinthalmanna which is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away.
Transport
The village can be accessed by local buses and taxis. The Shoranur - Nilambur Railway line serves this area.
Education
AMU Malappuram Campus
MIC English Medium Secondary School
MIC English Medium secondary School run by Manfa-ul-uloom Islamic complex trust is a secondary school situated in Cherukara. It is affiliated to CBSE New Delhi. It was founded by late Punnasseri Bappu Haji. The school offers General Education, and Islamic moral studies.
The School Authority runs an orphanage.
Cherukara Juma Masjid
Cherukara Juma Masjid is a Masjid (place for worship) in Cherukara run by "Cherukara Mahal Committee", a local body of elected members.
Expatriates
A huge flow of workers has migrated from Kerala to the Middle East since the 1970s. Like other parts of Kerala, people migrated Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE in search of jobs. Initially most were engaged in unskilled labor. Later a skilled/educated people started to migrate from Cherukara. Some migrants engaged in business. This helped them to increase remittances, improving the lifestyle of the people of Cherukara. They are socially and culturally organized in their homeland and abroad. Cherukarites are a part of many organizations. One such organization is Cherukara MIC Welfare Committee, Jeddah. A few Cherukarites organizations are in other gulf regions. The main objective of these organizations is to help those in need of help. Helping hands of these organizations supported many to construct houses, marriage for poor girls and provide education.
Apart from MIC Jeddah Welfare Committee in Saudi Arabia a Committee formed in UAE named "UAE Cherukara Association", which has two main divisions: Abudhabi and Al-Ain and Dubai and Northern Emirates). This group actively takes part in social activities and bring Cherukarites together. This group started with around 160 members.
Culture
Cherukara is a predominantly Muslim area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers.
Transport
Cherukara connects to other parts of India through
The nearest airport is at
The nearest major railway station is at Pattambi.
See also
Gallery
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Cherukara Juma Masjid
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The members of MIC Cherukara Welfare Committee of Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
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Football Fans of Early 1980s playing in Railway's land
References
- ^ "Malappuram News, Malappuram District Map, Malappuram Muslim, Malappuram Hospitals, Malappuram College, Malappuram Directory". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.