Vatakara
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Vatakara
Vadakara, Badagara | |
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Municipality | |
UTC+5:30 (IST) | |
PIN | 673101 |
Telephone code | 0496 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
Vehicle registration | KL-18 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Vadakara |
Demonym | Vadakarakkaran |
Vatakara, (Malayalam:
Vatakara State assembly constituency is one of the 140 state legislative assembly constituencies in Kerala state in southern India. It is also one of the 7 state legislative assembly constituencies included in the Vatakara Lok Sabha constituency.[1] As of the 2021 assembly election, the current MLA is K.K Rema of Revolutionary Marxist Party of India.
Etymology
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Geography
Vatakara is located at 11°36′N 75°35′E / 11.60°N 75.58°E and has an average elevation of 15 m (49 ft).
History
The
Vatakara was the capital of the historical region called Kurumba Nadu, home of the
Vatakara became an important trade center in the region by the early 18th century, exporting agricultural products such as coffee, pepper and coconut. Together with smaller nearby ports at Chombal, Muttungal and
A significant factor in the rise of Vatakara as a trade center was the rise and subsequent fall of the Kunjali Marakkars of Kottakkal. During the 16th century CE, Kunjali Marakkars were the admirals of the Zamorin's naval fleet and were famous for their valor and sea battle tactics. The Marakkars established their stronghold in Kottakkal and built a fort there. The last Marakkar, Kunjali IV, was defeated at the beginning of the 17th century by the combined forces of the Zamorin, with whom he had fallen out, and the Portuguese, who resented the interference of Kunjali and his followers in their trade route. The fort was completely destroyed by a bombardment from the sea.[citation needed] However, the Marakkars' knowledge of ship handling and tactics continued to be passed down in the community of seafarers in this area of Vatakara, later allowing the ruler of Kadathanad to establish his supremacy in the sea and to enforce a 'pass' system for trade ships.[citation needed]
The region became a separate kingdom c. 1750, when the then chieftain took the title of Kadathanad Rajah. During this period, there are records of frequent skirmishes between Kadathanad and the ruler of Kottayam as well as the foreign colonial powers of the British, based in Thalassery, and the French, based in Mahé.[citation needed]
In legend, Vatakara is the birthplace of
Notable temples in the area include
Demographics
Most of Vatakara's inhabitants are labourers and farmers, while some are government employees. A large number of expatriates from Vatakara work in Middle Eastern countries, and their remittances have a strong influence on the local economy. Some emigrants work in nearby states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
As of the
Economy
Fishing is one of Vatakara's main commercial activities. The Moorad River flows into the Arabian Sea at a point close to the town.
Vatakara is organized around two commercial hubs, the old and new bus depots. The area around the old bus depot contains commercial establishments as old as 100 years. Recently, commerce has shifted to the area around the new bus depot and the road towards Kannur, with many new buildings, including hospitals and flats being built or planned.
Nut Street is the distribution center for nuts, including coconuts and areca nuts. Produce flows to collection outlets and is dried, packed, and transported to other states. Northern Kerala is well known for the production of coconuts.
Hospitals include the CO-OP Hospital, Asha Hospital, Janatha Hospital, Ceeyam Hospital and the Parco specialty hospital.
The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society is a unique labour cooperative initiative centered in Madappally that was inspired by the Indian sage Vagbhatananda. The society was registered in 1925.[13]
Climate
Climate data for Vatakara, Kerala | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.7 (89.1) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.9 (91.2) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.7 (90.9) |
29.6 (85.3) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.8 (83.8) |
29.5 (85.1) |
30.4 (86.7) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.0 (87.8) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.9 (71.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.7 (78.3) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.1 (71.8) |
23.7 (74.7) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 2 (0.1) |
4 (0.2) |
15 (0.6) |
78 (3.1) |
292 (11.5) |
905 (35.6) |
1,031 (40.6) |
520 (20.5) |
282 (11.1) |
248 (9.8) |
108 (4.3) |
23 (0.9) |
3,508 (138.3) |
Source: Climate-Data.org[14] |
Transportation
- Train: Vatakara Railway Stationis one of India's model railway stations, and is connected to all major metros and one of the top stations in north Kerala after Calicut and Kannur
- Air: Calicut International Airportis approximately 60 km away.
- Road: National Highway 66 (NH66) passes through Vatakara town, connecting Vatakara to Kozhikode to the south (45 km) and to Kannur (44 km) and Mangalore (188 km) to the north. A preliminary survey is being performed for a National Highway to connect Vatakara to Bangalore through Nadapuram[citation needed].
- Vadakara distance between Vadakara to Mananthavady by bus is approximately 65 km. Bus travelling is one of the ways to reach from Vadakara to Mananthavady Wayanad
- Vadakara to *Kalpetta
Notable places
Temples
- Lokanarkavu temple
The Lokanarkavu temple is located at Memunda, 5 km from Vadakara. It is closely associated with the heroes and heroines of Vadakkanpattu: Thacholi Othenan, the hero of Kadathanadu, was a devotee of the Lokanarkavu goddess, Lokanarkavilamma, an aspect of Durga.[15] Three rock-cut caves near the temple are decorated with candid murals and carvings. The annual festival celebrating Durga, locally called Pooram, takes place during March/April. Two temples adjacent to the Lokanarkavu temple focus on the worship of Vishnu and Shiva.
- Payamkuttimala temple
- The temple of Muthappan at Memunda is managed by the tourism department of the Kerala Government. As of 2018, plans were under way for a modernization of the surroundings of the temple.[16] The Theyyam form of worship is practiced here.
- Chendamangalam temple
- The Sabarimalatemple. When pilgrimages to Sabarimala were impossible due to a fire, Chennamangalam temple served as an alternative destination.
- Kozhukkannur Neyyamruth Madom
- Kozhukkannur Neyyamruth Madom is located at Purameri. In the Kottiyoor festival, the madom forms a centre from which Neyamruthu (ghee) offerings are taken to the Kottiyoor temple on foot.
Additional temples in the region include Kizhakkedathu temple, Sivapuram Sree Mahadeva Kshethram, Arathil Bhagavathi Kottakkal temple, Thuneri Sree Vettakkorumakan Kshethram, Ponmeri Shiva temple, Kalleri Kuttichathan temple, Kaliyampalli temple and Nagath Sri Muchilottu Bhagavathi temple.
- Thacholi Othenan
Thacholi Meppayil Kunjhu Othenan or Mepayil Tacholi Manikoth Kovilakathu Kunji Othena Kurup (Udayana Kurup of Thacholi Manikoth House) or more popularly Thacholi Othenan was a legendary hero who is believed to have lived during 16th century in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. He is praised in the Vadakkan Pattukal (ballads of North Malabar).[6] [7] Thacholi Ambadi, another renowned martial arts expert, was Othenan's son.
Kunjali Marakkar memorial
The location of the
Sandbanks recreation area
The Sandbanks recreation area is located on a small peninsula with the Moorad river on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, approximately 3 km towards the south of Vatakara town. The Sandbanks Bungalow, which was built by Mr Wilfred Vincent Reilly in 1946, stands on this peninsula. The area is owned by the Aditya Birla Management Corporation Ltd and managed by Vadakara Municipality. A coastal police station is being built on the peninsula.[citation needed]
Theyyam
Villages in Vatakara Taluk
Villages in Vatakara Taluk
The position of the Vatakara Taluk in Kozhikode district is given below:
The villages included in the Taluk are:
- Ayancheri
- Azhiyur
- Chekkiad
- Chorode
- Edachery
- Edathumkara
- Eramala
- Kavilumpara
- Kayakkodi
- Kottappally
- Kunnummal
- Kuttiady
- Maniyur
- Maruthonkara
- Nadakkuthazha
- Nadapuram
- Narippatta
- Onchiam
- Palayad
- Purameri
- Thinur
- Thiruvallur
- Thuneri
- Valayam
- Vanimal
- Velom
- Vilangad
- Villiappally
Educational institutions
There are many schools, colleges and tuition centers in Vatakara.
Amrutha Public School,Pathiyarakkara, Vidya Prakash Public School, Rani Public School, Chorode and Gokulam Public School are the 4 main private schools in Vadakara.
1.Government College, Madappally Vadakara is a post-graduate campus affiliated with the University of Calicut.
2. The 62nd Regional Centre of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, Vadakara was established at Vatakara in January 2011, serving students from the Malabar region, including the Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram districts.
3. College of Engineering Vatakara
College of Engineering Vadakara is an engineering college in Kozhikode district of Kerala, established in 1999. The first engineering college under the Co-operative Academy of Professional Education, Thiruvananthapuram, established by Govt. of Kerala, started functioning in June 1999.
Model Polytechnic College, Vadakara is running under the Institute of Human Resources Development established by Government of Kerala.
5. Government Technical High School was established in 1965 and it is managed by the Department of Education. It is located in urban area. It is located in VATAKARA ...
6. Busthaniya Women's College
Notable residents
- Thacholi Othenan
- Thacholi Ambadi
- Unniyarcha
- K. K. N. Kurup
- T. P. Chandrasekharan
- Punathil Kunjabdulla
- Mullappally Ramachandran
- V. T. Murali
- C. K. Nanu
- Meenakshi Amma
- Cherusseri Namboothiri
- Akbar Kakkattil
- V. R. Sudheesh
- K. K. Rema
- Shabeer Kallarakkal
- P. K. Basheer
- Parakkal Abdulla
Tourism
Sargaalaya Crafts Village at Iringal, Vadakara sells traditional local art and crafts.
Vadakara sandbanks
Local beaches include Vadakara sandbanks,park[17] and Kolavipalam Beach at Kolavipalam between Vatakara and Payyoli, to the south of the Murad River.
The Kunjali Marakkar Museum is located at about 1.5 km from the Sargaalaya Craft Village, at Kottakkal, Iringal (working hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Monday is Holiday). It is the old residence of a legendary warrior, who fought valiantly against the Portuguese invaders. Marakkars are believed to be originally Moplas of Malabar, probably differing in exact origin and sub sect and have been traders by profession. The title of Marakkar possibly also derived from the ‘Malayala’ word, marak-kalam, meaning boat [Sea traders]. We can learn from history that the Muslim Naval Chief of the Zamorin (Samoothiri) Kingdom of Calicut (Kozhikode), namely the Kutti Mohammed Ali was bestowed the title of Kunjali in 1507. He was later succeeded by Kutti Pokker Ali (Kunhali II) and then, by the famed supporter of Kunhali II, namely Patu Marakkar (Kunhali III) and subsequently, the nephew of Kunhali III, by name Mohammed Marakar became Kunhali IV. These four Kunhali Marakkars have played such a prominent role in the Zamorin's naval wars with the Portuguese from 1502 to 1600 that they are accredited with the honour of organizing the first naval defense of the Indian coast.
Once you enter the massive gates with the ‘sword and shield’ insignia emblazoned on black cast iron door, a small and well-maintained garden with bright flowers, a porch and a handsome cottage and the Museum, renovated in 2013 welcome you. A very dedicated and soft-spoken guide is readily available there to narrate the entire episodes with patience. Some of the prominent displays include the model of the forted village of Kottakkal [Kotta (fort)] constructed by Kunjali Marakkar III, the arms such as the sword used by Kunjali Marakkar, cannonballs and many other war relics of the country's earliest naval heroes, who led the first successful defense of India's coast against the European sea power.
Payamkuttimala,ECO tourisum
A panoramic view of Vadakara and its surroundings is what Payamkuttimala in Kozhikode district has to offer. Located from Panikkotti on Vadakara – Tiruvallur road, lots of travellers come to the hill station to watch the sunrise and sunset and gaze at the Arabian Sea. Set about 2,000 feet above sea level, the small hillock also houses a Muthappan Madapura and dead laterite rocks.
Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in
Pooram is the important festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple dedicated to goddess
Lokanarkavu and Kalarippayattu
Thirty days Mandala Utsavam in Malayalam month Vrischikam (November–December) and pooram in Malayalam month meenam (March–April) are the annual festival at the Lokanarkavu Bhagavathy Temple. This is the only temple where a peculiar folk dance called
Kakkayam Dam
Kakkayam is a
This reservoir is part of the
Kalleri Kuttichathan Temple.
Kalleri is famous and civilized village area that is belongs to Vatakara taluk, north to Kozhikode. Kalleri is located at Vatakara Thanneerpanthal route 8 km from Vatakara, near Villiappaly. It is a very beautiful place and is suitable for rest with nature.There is a canal at Kalleri, which is a part of Vadakara – Mahi canal. Land of Kalleri is encircled by Kallerikunnu at west and Aroora mala (mountain) at east. The famous Kalleri Kuttichathan temple located here. Thousands of devotees are visiting this temple every week.
Kottathuruthi Bhagavathi Temple
Kottathuruthi bhagavathi temple is one of the beautiful temple in kerala situated near arabian sea. This temple is located in a small island called kottathuruthi. It is an island village situated in the Kuttyadi river near Moorad bridge.
Vadakara Population Census 2011 - 2022
Vadakara is a Municipality city in district of Kozhikode, Kerala. The Vadakara city is divided into 44 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Vadakara Municipality has population of 75,295 of which 35,531 are males while 39,764 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 7823 which is 10.39% of total population of Vadakara (M). In Vadakara Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 1119 against state average of 1084. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Vadakara is around 952 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Vadakara city is 94.88% higher than state average of 94.00%. In Vadakara, Male literacy is around 97.12% while female literacy rate is 92.91%.
Vadakara Municipality has total administration over 15,787 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Vadakara Religion Data 2011
Town | Population | Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikh | Buddhist | Jain | Others | Not Stated |
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Vadakara | 75,295 | 64.25% | 34.37% | 0.88% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.44% |
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See also
- lokanarkavu temple
- Unniyarcha