Triprangode

Triprangode
തൃപ്പങ്ങോട്
village

Shiva temple at Thripangodu
Country  India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Government
 • Body Triprangode Panchayath
Area
 • Total 20.67 km2 (7.98 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 37,176
 • Density 1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 676108
Telephone code 0494-256****
Vehicle registration KL-55
Nearest city Tirur
Literacy 88.14%
Lok Sabha constituency Tavanur
Vidhan Sabha constituency Thavanur
Civic agency Triprangode Panchayath

Triprangode is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] As of 2001 India census, Triprangode had a population of 37175 with 17422 males and 19753 females.[1] Three sides of the village is surrounded by water bodies and is famous for Triprangode Siva Temple. It is believed that the deity here cures from diseases and helps to overcome the fear of death.

Culture

Triprangode village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus 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. Most 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.[2]

Transportation

Triprangode village connects to other parts of India through Kuttippuram town. National highway No.66 passes through Edappal and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Kuttippuram.

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  2. ↑ http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm


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