Malappuram district was formed on 16th June 1969.Malappuram, meaning "terraced place atop the hills", derives from the geography of the district.There are seven taluks namely Ernad, Tirur, Tirurangadi, Ponnani, Perintalmanna, Nilmabur, Kondotty.The district includes Thirunavaya, the classic medieval center of Vedic learning;Kottakkal, home of Ayurveda medicine; Ponnani, one of the oldest centres of Islamic education in the region.Malappuram district contains abundant wildlife and a number of small hills, forests, 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 two Muslim-majority districts in south India.
Tourist Attractions:
Tourist Attractions:
- Padinharekara beach
- Kadampuzha
- Thali Temple
- Thirunavaya
- Trikandiyur
- Mumburam
- Valiya Juma Masjid Malappuram
- Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti
- Kottakunnu
- Biyyam Kayal
- Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
- Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala
- Manjeri Stadium
- Tirur Thunjan Smarakam
- Tanur Beach
- Tirurangadi Yatheem Khana Masjid
- Ponnani
- Bharathapuzha
- Nilambur
- Teak Museum
- Adyanpara
- Kodikuthimala
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