Perumpadappu (Malappuram district)
| Perumbadappu | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Perumbadappu   Perumbadappu Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10.7019165°0′0″N 75.9861404°0′0″E / 10.70192°N 75.98614°ECoordinates: 10.7019165°0′0″N 75.9861404°0′0″E / 10.70192°N 75.98614°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| PIN | 679580 |
Perumbadappu is a village located in Malappuram district, Kerala state, India. It is situated 15 kilometers south of Ponnani, bordering Thrissur district.
Perumbadappu was the original homeland of the Cochin rulers. When the king of Calicut annexed the region, the rulers of Permbadappu fled to Cranganore (Kodungallur). Later, they again changed their base to Cochin in the early 15th century, thus naming their state as Perumpadappu Swaroopam.
There is Perumbadappu Puthan Palli where Andu Nercha attracts thousands of pilgrims. The Nercha culminates in food distribution (neichor (ghee rice)) to the poor.[1]
Villages in Ponnani Taluk
- Alamcode
- Maranchery
- Nannamukku
- Perumpadappu
- Veliancode
Culture
Perumpadappu 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 w ritten 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
Perumpadappu 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
- A facebook page of Perumpadappu City, facebook page
- A Survey of Kerala History, A Sreedhara Menon (1967) Kottayam