Chelembra
| Chelembra | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Chelembra Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°09′07″N 75°53′21″E / 11.1519500°N 75.889290°ECoordinates: 11°09′07″N 75°53′21″E / 11.1519500°N 75.889290°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 110,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 673634 |
| Telephone code | 0483 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-55 |
| Nearest city | Kozhikode |
| Sex ratio | .99 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 99% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Malappuram |
| Civic agency | Panchayat |
| Website |
chelembrapanchayath |
Chelembra is a panchayath in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is bordered by Pallikkal, Thenjipalam, Vallikunnu, Ramanattukara and Kadalundi panchayaths.
The National Highway 17 enters this panchayath at Idimuzhikal.
Proposed Vallikunnu Municipality
The proposed Vallikunnu Municipality comprises:
- Vallikunnu panchayat
- Tenhipalam panchayat
- Chelembra panchayat
Total Area: 77.18 km2
Total Population (1991 Census): 108,792
History
The history of Chelembra is not found in any written documents, but it is believed to be ruled by local landlords known as Elancheeri Manazhi Moosad who reside at Elancheeri Illam, Perumannassery (Perunneeri) and their "Samantha" (servants) Nambeesans of Thiruvangattu. Thiruvangattu Shiva Temple is an important historic location in this Panchayat. The Embranthiris of Neelamana Illam also were servile to Elancheeri Moosad and assisted them in the administration of the village.
It's believed that these Neelaman Embranthiris were brought to Chelembra 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 committee of devotees which was led by 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 agrarian and small business oriented. Eurospin Industries, one of the main industries in Chelembra has stopped operation 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 a bypass road. This is particularly evident in the number of shopping complexes built in recent years. Chelembra is developing 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 International Airport, the University of Calicut and two major national highways speeds the development of Chelembra.
Once Idimuzhikkal was known for the traditional weavers of Idimuzhikkal Theru. They span cotton yarn from the fibre and then made 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, Kozhikode. The traditional weavers of Idimuzhikkal belonged to a particular community known as Shaliya, Chettiyar, or Padma Shaliya. According to the caste hierarchical system of Kerala, this community was just below the Vishwakarma community of the Hindu religion. They too 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'.
People of Chelembra is active in politics also, perhaps Indian Muslim League will be the party which has the largest number of registered members, followed closely by Communist (Marxist)Party of India. Indian National Congress, BJP and other such socio-political parties are also alive here.
Chelembra is now becoming a noted education centre also. Bhavans have a CBSE higher secondary school, law college, teacher's training centre and a junior college. Another noted educational institution is Naarayanan Nair Memorial Institutions and Devaki Amma Colleges. There are BEd, DEd, MEd, colleges, Postgraduate Pjarmacy colleges, Higher Secondary schools, College of Architecture and junior schools by this group.
Cultural places
There are some prestigious educational institutions in Chelembra- Bhavan's Vidyashram 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 worship in Chelembra.
Buses plying from Ferok via Ramanattukara to Kolakkuth pass through the center of Chelembra. The nearest railway station is Feroke. Karippur village of Malappuram district, where Calicut International Airport is situated, is very near to Chelembra.
Chelembra is the first Panchayath in Kerala which achieved 100% computer literacy by implementing the Akshaya programme successfully. Chelembra received 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 National Highway 17.
The village still retains its rustic beauty; several ponds, especially the Appat pond, along with tiny brooks that weave across the expanse of paddy fields, are the main attractions of this village.