Vengara, Malappuram district
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Vengara | |
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town | |
UTC+5:30 (IST) | |
| PIN | 676 304 |
| Telephone code | 0494 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL-65 |
Vengara is a town in Malappuram district of Kerala state, India. It is situated in the Vengara Grama Panchayat and is located in Tirurangadi Taluk.
Official status
Vengara is a "special grade" panchayath in Malappuram district and is situated in Tirurangadi Taluk. It was famous for its spice trading. The discovery of oil in the Gulf countries led to large scale migration of people to work in semi-skilled jobs. It has significant role in improving quality of life and bringing prosperity to this part of Kerala.
The town is a connecting point between kondotty-kottakal road and parappanangadi-malappuram road.
In the recent
Tourist destinations
- Mini Ooty
- Cheruppadimala
- Chittadi Kulam
- Ekar Kulam
Education
Malabar College of Advanced Studies is a resourceful destination for higher studies in Vengara. Higher Secondary Schools Govt Girls VHSS Vengara and KMHSS Kuttoor North are within the boundary of Vengara Panchayath.Govt.Boys VHSS Vengra situated in town. Tirurangadi PSMO College, Chemmad Darul Huda university, IUHSS Parappur etc. are within 7 km from Vengara.
Politics
Vengara Panchayath is ruled by the alliance of Indian Union Muslim League and Indian National Congress parties. Chakkeeri Ahemed Kutty(late) was from Vengara.
Vengara Panchayath includes 23 wards. Panchayath ruling council is presided by V K Kunhalan kutty (Muslim League).
Geography
Vengara is spread on the banks of
People
The population is predominantly Muslims followed by Hindus, with few Christians. The major source of income is remittances from family members employed in Gulf countries. Other occupations include retail and agriculture.
Culture
Transportation
The nearest airport is at
References
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