Mankada

Mankada
Mankada
Village
Block Panchayat	Mankada
Website	www.lsgkerala.in/mankadapanchayat

Mankada is a hillside village in the Malappuram district of Kerala state. It is located 15 km (9.3 mi) from Malappuram and is part of the Malappuram parliament constituency.^[5] The municipal town of Perinthalmanna is just 10 km (6.2 mi) away. Also, the municipal towns of Manjeri and Malappuram are just 15 km (9.3 mi) away. Mankada Kadannamanna Kovilakam was the seat of ruling family of the erstwhile Kingdom of Valluvanad.

Geography

The Mankada Gram Panchayat is bordered the Cheriyam hills and other three major towns in Malappuram district,

Perintalmanna. The total area of Mankada Panchayath is 31.33 km² (12.10 sq mi). Most of the land is arable.^[6] Climate is very cool in the rainy season and usually dry in the summer season just like the other part of Kerala

. The rainy season is from June to November, winter season from December to January and the rest of the year is sunny. The temperature is normal and ranges from 25 degree 35 degree. The terrain consists of small hills and upland plain. There is not many natural resources and most of the arable land is cultivated with permanent crops. Also, there are no major environmental issues or natural hazards.

History

Mankada was originally part of the

Samoothiri of Kozhikode.^[7]

People

As of the 2011 census, the total population of the Panchayat is 32,748. The population density is 1,054 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,730/sq mi) which is around the state average. The sex ratio is almost normal. The people are highly literate. The literacy rate is 95.66 percent. Malayalam is the most-spoken as well as the administrative language. Cinematographer and director Mankada Ravi Varma was born here.

Economy

The economy encompasses traditional village farming, small scale business, and foreign money. A good percentage of natives are working in the Middle Eastern Countries. The local economy is currently undergoing a construction boom and which is solely dependent on the gulf money. The main crops that are cultivated are coconut, arecacnut, paddy, and banana. Two gold load zones of highly potential sulphide rich high grade rocks have been found in recent explorations in mankada. The govt may head for the mining, if it can address the environmental issues.^[8]

Administration and other facilities

The panchayath is divided into 18 wards for administrative ease. Development funds are coming to the village through panchayath allocations and the assembly and parliament allocations. The panchayath has a very good track record on development using the fund allocation from local governments. The road network and potable water accessibility is available to a good number of people. The panchayath has one Government Allopathic hospital, one Government-run Ayurvedic hospital and few other clinics. Other public amenities include four banks including State Bank of India, Federal Bank, Co-operative banks, one post office, public library, police station, and a stadium.

Transportation

Mankada village connects to other parts of India through

Shoranur Junction

.

Education

Though the literacy rate is high, most of the literacy rate was attained through the literacy drive of Kerala Literacy Mission. The panchayath has good number of primary and upper primary schools. The main educational institute is the A.m.u.p school Koottil,Government Higher secondary school Mankada, Government High School Cheriyam Mankada, Al Ameen English medium School Mankada, and NCT English medium school Verumpilakkal which has thousands of students.

Places of Interest

Cheriyam hill viewpoint
Mankada Kovilakam (Palace of Mankada)
cheruthan paara cheriyam hill viewpoint

Notable people

Mankada Ravi Varma

References

^ ^a ^b "Mankada election 2020". lsgkerala. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
^ ^a ^b Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. District Census Handbook, Malappuram (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 166. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
^ ^a ^b Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. District Census Handbook, Malappuram (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. pp. 326–327. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
^ "Villages in Malappuram". lsgkerala.gov.in. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
^ "Constituency limits in Kerala". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
^ "Mankada Gram Panchayat- General Information". Local self governance department, Kerala. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "princelystatesofindia.com". Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
^ "Mankada Gold Deposits". Mankada. Geological Surway of India. Archived from the original on 15 April 2010. Retrieved 28 May 2009.

External links

[A-1] "Mankada election 2020". lsgkerala. Retrieved 11 August 2020.

[mankada_census-2] Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. District Census Handbook, Malappuram (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 166. Retrieved 14 July 2020.

[B-3] Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. District Census Handbook, Malappuram (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. pp. 326–327. Retrieved 14 July 2020.

[4] "Villages in Malappuram". lsgkerala.gov.in. Retrieved 11 August 2020.

[5] "Constituency limits in Kerala". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 11 August 2020.

[6] "Mankada Gram Panchayat- General Information". Local self governance department, Kerala. Retrieved 11 August 2020.

[princelystatesofindia1-7] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "princelystatesofindia.com". Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2016.

[8] "Mankada Gold Deposits". Mankada. Geological Surway of India. Archived from the original on 15 April 2010. Retrieved 28 May 2009.

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