Malappuram
district is a district in the state of Kerala, south India with headquarters at
the city of Malappuram. The district was formed on 16 June 1969. Malappuram
district came into existence on June 16, 1969. Malappuram district is composed
of portion of the erstwhile Palakkad and Kozhikode districts. It was carved out
of Ernad taluk and portions of Tirur taluk of Kozhikode district and portions
of Perinthalmannna and Ponnani taluks of Palakkad district.
The classic
medieval center of learning Vedic and local politics, Thirunavaya, home of the
traditional Ayurveda medicine, Kottakkal and one of the oldest centre of
education of Islam the region, Ponnani are situated in Malappuram district
along with rapidly expanding towns like Manjeri, Perinthalmanna, Chemmad and
Edappal. In 1921, present day Malappuram district witnessed a series of
devastating revolts and massacres known as the Moplah rebellions, followed by
decades of frozen economical, social, and political development. In the early
years of the Communist rule in Kerala, Malappuram saw large land reforms under
the Land Reform Ordinance. In the 1970s, huge oil reserves of Persian gulf were
opened to commercial extraction, and thousands of unskilled people migrated to
"the Gulf" seeking fortunes. They sent money home, propping up a
sleepy rural economy, and by late 20th century the region had achieved
first-world health standards and near universal literacy. The present
development, both economical and social, of the Malappuram District owes to the
Kerala Gulf Diaspora.
Malappuram
district comprises a vast wildlife collection and a number of small hills,
forests, little rivers and streams flowing to the west,backwaters and paddy,
arecanut, cashew nut, pepper, ginger, pulses, coconut, banana, tapioca, and
rubber plantations. Malappuram is one of twoMuslim majority districts or Union
Territories in south India other being Lakshadweep. The Hindu temples and
Moplah mosques of the region are known for their colorful festivals. It is the
most populous district in Kerala. The populations include Muslims, Hindus,
Christians, various tribal religion believers, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains and
others.
----Source : Wikipedia
