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Munderi, Malappuram

Field	Value
name	Munderi
other_name	Mount Area
image_skyline	Teak trees.jpg
image_caption	Teak trees in Munderi
pushpin_label_position	right
pushpin_map_caption	Location in Kerala, India
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	India
subdivision_type1	State
subdivision_name1	Kerala
subdivision_type2	District
subdivision_name2	Malappuram
established_title
unit_pref	Metric
population_density_km2	auto
demographics_type1	Languages
demographics1_title1	Official
demographics1_info1	Malayalam, English
timezone1	IST
utc_offset1	+5:30
postal_code_type	Postal Code
postal_code	679334
area_code_type	04931
area_code	04931

Munderi is a small village in Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram District, in Kerala. It got the name from "Mount Area" as it is surrounded by mountain ranges. The un-tarred forest road from Munderi towards North through forests lead to Chooralmala (near Meppadi) in Wayanad district.

[[Chaliyar]] River

River Chaliyar originates from the Elampalari Hills, which is located near the meeting point of Malappuram, Wayanad and the Nilgiris districts; from where it flows through Thalappaali and reaches Thamburattikkallu where Neerppuzha, coming from 'Glen-rock' through 'Appangaappu' (origin: up and gap), the eastern part of Munderi joins with it as the first tributary.

Plantations

Munderi is the place where Asia's first rubber plantation was established. Munderi is also famous for its Seed Garden Complex, spread on Thamburattikkallu-Thalappali road. It is the first largest agricultural farm in Kerala and is owned by Govt. of Kerala (Dept. of Agriculture). There was a big silica stone called 'Thamburattikkallu' at the place with the same name (western part of Munderi) which was demolished and given to Excel Glass company in Alappuzha, in early 1990s.

Nearby Sports Clubs

Flame Arts and Sports Club Thamburatikallu
Juvants Arts& Sports Club Munderi
Navodhanam Arts & Sports Club Munderi
Yuvadhara Arts & Sports Club Mukkam

Nearby Towns

Pothukal (8 Km)
Chungathara (18 Km)
Edakkara (19 Km)
Nilambur (28 Km)
Manjeri (50 Km)

[[Pothukal]]lu Panchayath

Munderi is part of Pothukallu Village Panchayath administration. Pothukallu is also known for its greenery and scenic riverside villages. Pothukallu has more hospitals, schools and shopping centers. There is a police station in Pothukallu. This Panchayath is part of Nilambur Assembly Constituency and the MLA is Mr. P.V Anvar.

Transportation

Munderi village connects to other parts of India through Nilambur town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through Ramanattukara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Shornur.

Villages and Suburbs

Palunda
Pathirippadam
Nallanthanny
Puthiyangadi
Sulthanpadi
Chathamunda
Uppada
Anakkallu
Nettikkulam
Pothukallu
Kunippala
Velumbiyampadam
Ambittampotti
Neerppuzha Mukkam
Thamburattikkallu
Munderi

Important Landmarks

Seed Garden Complex, Munderi
Sirajul Hudha Madrasa, Thamburattikkallu
Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Thamburattikkallu
Sunni Juma Masjid, Munderi
St George Catholic church Munderi
Up and gap road
Milk Society
Munderi Mar Baselious Orthodox Church

References

Wikipedia Source

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