Thiruvambady

Thiruvambady
തിരുവമ്പാടി
तिरुवंबाडी
town

Thiruvambady Bus Stand
Thiruvambady

Location in Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Coordinates: 11°21′39″N 76°00′32″E / 11.36083°N 76.00889°ECoordinates: 11°21′39″N 76°00′32″E / 11.36083°N 76.00889°E
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kozhikode
Taluk Thamarassery
Government
 • MP M.I.Shanavas - Wayanad (Lok Sabha constituency)
 • MLA C. Moyinkutty - Thiruvambady (Assembly constituency)
 • Panchayath President Eliamma Georej - Thiruvambady Panchayath
Population (2011)
 • Total 28,820
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 673603
Telephone code 0495 225....
Vehicle registration KL 57
Sex ratio 1000:1040 ♂/♀
Literacy 96%
Website www.facebook.com/ThiruvambadyTown/

Thiruvambady (Malayalam: തിരുവമ്പാടി) is a major hilly town and one of the suburb in the south - eastern side of Kozhikode district in Kerala. Thiruvambady was established on 1805 (British Rule). Thiruvampady is an Assembly constituency and also a Panchayath. Thiruvambady Panchayath was established on 1 January 1962 and Thiruvambady Assembly constituency was established on 1977. Thiruvambadi is located on the banks of Iruvanjippuzha which is a tributary of Chaliyar situated 35 km far from Kozhikode city. People migrated to here from 1938. This is a beautiful place filled with mountains, valleys and waterfalls. Famous waterfalls such as Thusharagiri Falls, Arippara Waterfalls, Urumi Hydro Electric Dam Set, Kozhippara Waterfalls are situated near to the town. Most people from here are engaged in agriculture and business activities. Hindus, Christians and Muslims co-exist in harmony adding to the diversity in faith and religion.

History

The early Thiruvambady village was a forest area in Kozhikode taluk from Neeleshwaram to Wayanad ghat. After death of Pazhassi Raja against British Army in 1805 this area belonged to East India Company. In this time the land of Zamorin in Kozhikode also belonged to East India Company. East India Company's Malabar area then after belonged to Madras Presidency and was ruled by British. British divide this whole land to small providences, districts and taluks for the ease of ruling. Like that Thiruvambady area came under Kozhikode Taluk. At that time the domain of land in people living area in Thiruvambady was given to Kottayam King Kalppakassery Karnoru and forest area's domain of land was given to Manniledathu Nair Tharavadu. From this squire (Janmikal) the tenants (Kudiyanmar) got agriculture permission in Thiruvambady. People of Thiruvambady cast their first votes to the Malabar district Board and voting rights were only for those who pay tax. The first man who started business in Thiruvambady was late Kuttiassan belonged to Cheruvadi. The second phase of the history of Thiruvambady begun in the year 1944,due to the immigration of people from Travancore area. Second world war and its aftermath severe poverty led them to immigrates them new pastures. Though there was a school named "Nandanassery school" opportunity only to study up to 4th standard was there. Teachers from distant places stayed in the houses of the landlord and taught. Their salary was a small amount of money and food . A little bit of help was there from the Madras Government there. The immigration of people from Travancore gave new life to Thiruvambady. The immigration of Christians to Thiruvambady started in the year 1942 and Sacred Heart Church was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart Upper Primary School was started in the year 1947. In the year 1951 Sree Narayana Mission begun Lower Primary School. Another L.P. School was started in Pullurampara in 1955. It is to be noted that there begun a public library in the middle of 1950’s. Thus people of Thiruvambady remember in great respect the contributions rendered by the Christian Missioneries and Sree Narayana Mission forwards progress and development of Thiruvambady.

Thiruvambady Gramapanchayath has an area of 20739.44 acres including 9000 acres of forest . There were people living in the area since the beginning of 19th century . As per the record of revenue settlement, then population of Thiruvambady was 531(Hindus-482,Muslims-49). It is said to that Tippu Sultan used to travel through Thiruvambady during the fight of his army. Remnants of the destroyed temples are indication of this. Pazhassi Raja used to live in hiding in Thenpara in Anakkampoyil. Thiruvampady village includes Marakkattupuram and Cherupra area. Cherupra-Marakkattupuram areas are surveyed and the rest the land is unsurveyed. Thiruvambady was known as Nayarukolly. There were two stories about this name. One is that during the Mappila Rebellion,one Appukkuttan Nair was that dead by the army . Another is that this Appukkuttan Nair was killed by a wild elephant. Hence this place is known as Nayarukolly. Now this name is ceased to exit. It is believed that the name 'Thiruvambady' is associated with the Sree Krishna Temple. Though there were discrimination prevailed between various casts of the Hindu community, no such drifts were with Muslims. Both Hindus and Muslims lived in harmony and there was a lot of co-operation between them. As there were a few Muslims, they had to go to Omassery, Mukkam & Kodiyathur for there Religious get together. The first Mosque in Thiruvanbady arose in the year 1922, under the leadership of late Koyappathody Muhammed kutty. People like Kalpakassery Kutty krishnan Nair,K Kunnikkutty,Rarikkutty, Imbichithiyyan,Arampurath Koru,Palakkadan Koyamu,Imbichi Ahemmed,Thalathil Ummar were actively involved in the national liberation increment. On 15 August 1947, Arampurath Koru hoisted national flag in Thiruvambady.

Transportation

Thiruvambady is well connected by road network with near by places. A KSRTC Bus Operating Centre is situated in town. There is also a private Bus Stand situated in town. The main Bus Services are to nearby places such as Kozhikode, Mukkam, Omassery, Thamarassery, Koduvally, Pulloorampara, Anakkampoyil, Koodaranji and Kodenchery. Also KSRTC buses operates many inter district services from here.

Thiruvambady Town

How to reach by Road

The Kilometer chart from Thiruvambady is given below:

Kozhikode - 35 km Thamarassery - 15 km
Manjeri - 36 km Mukkam - 6 km
Kunnamangalam - 20 km Koduvally - 12 km
Perinthalmanna - 60 km Areekode - 20 km
Palakkad - 122 km Omassery - 5 km
Thrissur - 133 km Anakkampoyil - 13 km
Ernakulam - 202 km Koodaranji - 5 km
Thiruvanathapuram - 414 km Kodencheri - 10 km
Kannur - 113 km Pulloorampara - 8 km
Kalpetta - 53 km Koombara - 10 km
Nilambur - 50 km Punnackal - 5 km
Koyilandy - 43 km Thusharagiri Falls - 18 km

Economy

Thiruvambady is one of the major agricultural areas in Kozhikode district. The main cash crops are: rubber, coconut, areca nut, paddy, ginger, turmeric, and pepper. So this area is called as Malayoram. As Thiruvamady is the foot hills of Malayoram, it is one of the major headquarters and towns. Many others are engaged in business and other jobs. Hotels, Restaurants, Petrol pumps, ATM's (SBT ,SIB & Fedral Bank), Hospitals, Banks, Police Station and other major offices are located in town. A new Hill Highway(SH59) is coming through the town.

Thiruvambady Rubber Estate

The major needs of people in Thiruvambady are:

Main Bus Services

The main and long route bus services from Thiruvmbady are:

S.No Origin Destination Type Time at Thiruvambady Route
1 Anakkampoyil Kozhikode Railway Station KSRTC Ordinary 4.20 am, 5.45 am Omassery–Mukkam–NIT–Kunnamangalam–Medical College
2 Anakkampoyil Kattappana KSRTC SF 4.50 am Mukkam - Perinthalmanna - Kunnamkulam - Thrissur - Muvattupuzha - Koothattukulam - Uzhavoor - Pala - Erattupetta
3 Koombara Moolamattom KSRTC FP 6.20 am Mukkam - Manjeri - Perinthalmanna - Kunnamkulam - Thrissur - Muvattupuzha - Thodupuzha
4 Anakkampoyil Mananthavady KSRTC LS 6:50 am Narikkuni - Balussery - Koorachundu - Kuttiady - Thottilpalam
5 Thottumukkam Kasargod KSRTC TT 7.00 am Thamarassery - Koyilandy - Vadakara - Thalassery - Kannur - Payyannur - Kanhangad
6 Muthappanpuzha Sultan Battery KSRTC LS 7.10 am Thamarassery - Kalpetta
7 Thiruvambady Calicut University KSRTC Ordinary 7.15 am Mukkam - Mavoor
8 Muthappanpuzha Thodupuzha KSRTC FP 7.20 am Mukkam - Manjeri - Perinthalmanna - Kunnamkulam - Thrissur - Muvattupuzha
9 Thiruvambady Guruvayur KSRTC TT 7:35 am Mukkam - Kozhikode - Tirur - Chamravattam - Ponnani
10 Thiruvambady Ernakulam KSRTC SF 7.40 am Koduvally - Kozhikode - Edappal - Thrissur - Angamaly
11 Koorottupara Palakkad KSRTC TT 7.45 am Mukkam - Manjeri - Perinthalmanna - Mannarkkad
12 Chembukadavu Erattupetta KSRTC SF 8.10 am Thottumukkam - Areekode - Manjeri - Malappuram - Kottakkal - Thrissur - Thodupuzha - Pala
13 Thiruvambady Erattupetta KSRTC LS/FP 9.10 am Koodaranji - Mukkam - Manjeri - Malappuram - Kottakkal - Thrissur - Thodupuzha - Pala
14 Thiruvambady Kottayam KSRTC LS/FP 7.45 pm Mukkam - Kozhikode - Thrissur - Muvattupuzha
15 Thiruvambady Manjeri Private Bus 8.10 am, 12.35 pm, 4.50 pm Omassery - Mukkam - Areekode
16 Thiruvambady Nilambur Private/ KSRTC 8.20 am, 9.05 am(KSRTC), 1.25 pm, 2.25 pm(KSRTC), 6.15 pm Koodaranji - Koombara - Kakkadampoyil - Akampadam & Private via Thottumukkam - Areekode
17 Thiruvambady Kozhikode Private Buses In between 10 minutes (6.00am - 8.10pm) Omassery–NIT / Koduvally–Kunnamangalam–Medical College

Night Bus Services from Kozhikode to Thiruvambady are:

Hospitals

S.No Name Telephone
1 Lisa Hospital Thiruvambady 0495 2252044
2 Government Hospital Thiruvambady 0495 2255775
3 TKS Hospital Thiruvambady 0495 2252085
4 Veterinary Hospital Thiruvambady 0495 2255585
5 KMCT Medical College Manassery 0495 2295087
6 EMS Memorial Co-Op Hospital Mukkam 0495 2297896
7 Santhi Hospital Omassery 0495 2281393

Religious

S.No Name Telephone
1 Sacred Heart Forane Church 0495 2252051
2 Ilanjikkal Devi Temple website 0495 2253948
3 Sreekrishna Temple Ambalappara Thiruvambady 04953131589
4 Thattekkad Juma Masjid
5 Da'awa Juma Msjid Thiruvambady 04952255342

Theatres

S.No Name Telephone
1 Harison Theatre Thiruvambady 0495 2252078
2 Magnus Movies Thiruvambady 0495 2252078
3 Pee Cee Mukkam 0495 2297323
4 Abhilash Mukkam 0495 2297171
5 Annas Mukkam 0495 2297171
6 Rose Theatre Mukkam 0495 2298471
7 Little Rose Mukkam 0495 2296746

Auditoriums

S.No Name Telephone
1 Anurag Auditorium Thiruvambady 0495 2252282
2 Little Flower(Painadath) Auditorium Thiruvambady 0495 2252444
3 Vyapara Bhavan Auditorium Thiruvambady 0495 2253033
4 Priyadarshini Auditorium (Malanad Marketing Society) Thiruvambady 0495 2252028

Education

Thiruvambady is the home of premier educational institutions in the district. They pay a great role in Sports and Arts. Main educational institutions are:

Iruvanjippuzha
S.No Name Telephone
1 Govt. ITI Thiruvambady 0495 2254070
2 Sacred Heart HSS Thiruvambady 0495 2255696
3 Infant Jesus Thiruvambady 0495 2253031
4 Sacred Heart UP School 0495 2253031
5 Alphonsa College Thiruvambady 0495 2254055
6 IHRD College of Applied Science Thiruvambady (Karassery) 0495 2373977
7 Lisa Nusing School Thiruvambady 0495 2252656
8 Malabar College Thruvambady 0495 2253542
9 National & Finics College Thiruvambady 0495 2252135
10 KMCT Colleges Manassery 0495 2295395
11 Lisuex Rani Primary School Thiruvambady 0495 2252052
12 Guidance Public CBSE School Thiruvambady 0495 3245630
13 Little Kingdom Play School Thiruvambady 0495 2252222
14 St. Joseph HSS Pullorampara 0495 2276242
15 St. Sebastians HSS Koodaranji 0495 2253073
16 St. Joseph HSS Kodenchery 0495 2236373
17 St. Sebastians HS Punnackal 0495 2252310
18 St.Thomas School Kallurutty 0495 2254355
19 Guidance Public School Thiruvambady 0495 2255342
20 Success Garten Thiruvambady IELTS Training 9447814744

Other Main Numbers

Arippara Waterfalls
S.No Name Telephone
1 KSRTC Operating Centre Thiruvambady 0495 2254500
2 Telephone Exchange Thiruvambady 0495 2253100
3 Panchayat Office Thiruvambady 0495 2252059
4 Post Office Thiruvambady 0495 2252020
5 Village Office Thiruvambady 0495 2255144
6 Sub Treasury Thiruvambady 0495 2252496
7 Police Station Thiruvambady 0495 2252038
8 Fire Station Mukkam 0495 2297601
9 KSEB Thiruvambady 0495 2252092
10 Co-Operative Bank Thiruvambady 0495 2252043
11 SBT Thiruvambady 0495 2252025
12 KSFE Thiruvambady 0495 2252230
13 South Indian Bank Thiruvambady 0495 2254321
14 South Malabar Gramin Bank Thiruvambady 0495 2255725
15 Federal Bank Thiruvambady 0495 2252009
16 Malanad Marketing Society Thiruvambady 0495 2252025
17 Cocunut Complex Thiruvambady 0495 3203720
18 Milk Society Thiruvambady 0495 2252053
19 Bethaniya Renewal Centre Pulloorampara 0495 2276383
20 Anurag Bharat Gas Agency Thiruvambady 0495 2500662
21 CMC Convent Thiruvambady 0495 2252052
22 Ancil Bhavan Thiruvambady 0495 2252152
23 Kairos Convent Thiruvambady 9495893352
24 Akshaya Kendra Thiruvambady 0495 2253544
25 Agriculture Officer Thiruvambady 9447768058
26 Alpha Academy Thiruvambady 0495 2252180
27 Sub Registrar Office Thiruvambady 0495 2255030
28 Kozhikode District Co-Operative (KDC) Bank Thiruvambady 0495 2252822

Politics

Thiruvambady assembly constituency is part of Wayanad (Lok Sabha constituency). Thiruvambady is also an assembly constituency in Kerala Legislative Assembly having 8 Panchayats. The current MP is M. I. Shanavas and current MLA of Thiruvambady is C. Moyinkutty. Thiruvambady is a Panchayat having 17 wards of 83.96 sq/km. Thiruvambady is under Koduvally Block Panchayat and Thamarassery Taluk.

Panchayaths under Thiruvambady Assembly Constituency

There are 8 panchayaths under Thiruvambady Legislative Assembly which are:

Places of interest

Notable people

See also