Chelembra

The history of Chelembra not found in any written documents, but it is believed to be ruled by local landlords known as Elancheeri Manazhi Moosad who resides at Elancheeri Illam, Perumannassery (Perunneeri) and their "Samantha" (servants) Nambeesans of Thiruvangattu.Thiruvangattu Shiva Temple is an important historic spot in this Panchayat. Embranthiris of Neelamana Illam also were servile to Elancheeri moosad and assisted them in the administration of the Village.

It's believed that they were brought to this village by the Manazhi moosad from the northern districts of Kerala to take care of the rituals and administration of the temples of this village. The Elancheeri Sree Sankara Narayana Kshetram is believed to be constructed for the exclusive use of the members of the Manazhi Family, but later on were given to the public by the manazhi moosad. Adv. Anil Moosad is the present lord of the region.

During the time of his father Manazhi Sreedharan Moosad the Sankara Narayana Temple administration was entrusted with a committe of devotees which was lead by persons like Karuthedath Raman Nambeesan, Vasuthodi Neelakantan Nambeesan, Chandran Appat, P P Balakrishnan Master, Radakrishna Menon and Nellikkode Dasan.

Economy

Idimuzhikkal is one of the main commercial centers of Chelembra. The economy is mainly agriculture based and business oriented. Eurospin Industries, One of the main industries in chelembrea has recently shut down due to labour strikes. The Kinfra industrial facility is situated in this village.

Chelembra has witnessed a building boom in recent years along the sides of two National Highways and Bypass road. This is particularly evident in the number of Shopping complexes built in recent years. Chelembra is developing really fast with the development of KINFRA industrial park at Kakanchery by the Kerala government. This is the first of its kind in the state. Other planned projects include the Cyber park at Ramanattukara. Close proximity to Calicut airport, University of Calicut and two major national highways fuels the development of Chelembra.

Once upon a time Idimuzhikkal was known for the traditional weavers of Idimuzhikkal theru. They spun cotton yarn from the fibre and then cotton towels and cloth from this yarn. The cotton face towels known locally as "thorthu" was sold throughout the area and in the nearby city, Calicut. The traditional weavers of Idimuzhikkal belonged to a particular community known as Shaliya, Chettiyar, or Padma Shaliya. As per the cast heirarchical set up of Kerala, this community was just below the "Vishwakarma community of Hindu religion. They also are a subdivision of the Vishwakarma community. They lived in small communes, called theru, and they worshipped Lord Ganapathy as their deity. There are 'theru' in different parts of the state. The main source of income of Idimuzhikkal was from this traditional weaving industry. Some still continue with this profession.

Specially trained carpenters of this region make the weaving machinery, which is called thari.

Cultural places

CHELEMBRA IS THE FIRST IT LITERACY COMPLETED PANCHAYATH IN MALAPPURAM DT

There are some prestigious educational institutions in Chelembra. Bhavans Vidaya Mandir located at Idimuzhikkal, Devaki Amma college of Pharmacy and Devaki Amma Memorial Guruvayoorappan College of Architecture, Narayanan Nair Memorial Higher Secondary School, Subramanya Vilasam Aided Upper Primary School, Alikkutty Moulavi Memorial Upper Primary School, Kolakattuchakli UP School, Peruntodippadam UP School etc are some of them.

Thiruvangat Siva temple, Elannummel Siva temple,Perumannassery Sankaranarayana temple,Subramannya Swami temple, Theru Maha Ganapathi temple, Ayyappa Bhajana Madom, Idimuzhikkal, Chelooppadam Mosque, Elannummal Mosque, Kuroangoth Mosque, Perunneeri Mosque, Panayappuram juma Masjid etc are a few of the places of worships in Chelembra.

Buses plying from Ferok via Ramanattukara to Kolakkuth pass through the center of Chelembra. Nearest railway station is Feroke. Karippur village of Malappuram district where Calicut Airport is situated is very near to Chelembra.

Chelembra is known for its placidity and simplicity.Once the Panchayat was known for its endless expanse of paddy fields.

Chelembra is the first Panchayath in Kerala which got 100% computer literacy by implementing Akshaya programme successfully. Chelembra got the state award called "Nirmal Award" for the best Panchayath in Kerala.

The important places in Chelembra Panchayath are Chakkulangara, Kolakkattu Chali, Paingotoor, Pulliparamba, Elannummal, Kolakkuth, Perunneeri (Perumannassery), Panayapuram, Chaliparambu, Perunthodipadam, Kuttippala, Parayil Bazar, Chelooppadam and Kakanchery. Idimuzhikkal is the main town, Kakkanchery is another developing town; both situated by the National Highway 17.

The village still retains its rustic beauty, several ponds, especially the Appat pond, along with tiny brooks that's twining across the expanse of paddy fields are the main attractions of this village.

The local People are known for their peace-loving, friendly and polished behaviour.

Chelembra

Contents

Proposed Vallikunnu Municipality

History

Economy

Cultural places