Trikarpur

Trikaripur
തൃക്കരിപ്പൂര്‍
Trikaripur
census town

Kallikkadavu Junction
Trikaripur

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 12°09′N 75°09′E / 12.15°N 75.15°E / 12.15; 75.15Coordinates: 12°09′N 75°09′E / 12.15°N 75.15°E / 12.15; 75.15
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kasaragod
Talukas Hosdurg
Government
 • Body Panchayat (Special Grade)
Area
 • Total 27.3 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 41,201[1]
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 671310
Telephone code 046722*****
Vehicle registration KL-14, KL-60
Sex ratio 1109 ♂/♀
Literacy 89.86%
Lok Sabha constituency Kasaragode
Vidhan Sabha constituency Trikaripur
Civic agency Panchayat (Special Grade)
Climate pleasant (Köppen)
Website lsgkerala.in/trikaripurpanchayat/

Trikaripur (Malayalam: തൃക്കരിപ്പൂര്‍) is a Special Grade Panchayat and a town situated at the extreme southern part of Kasaragod District in the North Malabar region of the Kerala State, India.It is the first wifi enabled Panchayath In India. This Panchayath consists of two villages: South Trikaripur and North Trikaripur.[2] North Trikaripur village is centered on the Main Bazar, and the South Trikaripur village is centered on the Elambachi.

Demographics

The 2001 Census of India determined that the population of Trikaripur had a population of 32,626.[2]

History

Trikaripur was part of the Mooshika Dynasty in ancient days. During the British Raj Trikarpur was administered under the Madras Presidency in Malabar District. It became part of Kerala with that state's formation on November 1, 1956.

Story Behind the name of Trikaripur

Parasurama (one of Lord Vishnu's "avathar") during his journey to Kerala concentrated on the construction of temples. He constructed a city of towers and mansions decorated with gold and precious stones. He made a menagerie for elephants with arrangements for feeding and breeding. This place is known as "The sacred Village of elephant "(Thiru-Karipuram) and later on "Thrikkaripuram" (similar to Thrikkanamathilakam which was originally Thiru-Kana Mathilakam) which with the passage of time came to be known as the present day "Thrikaripur".

Geography

Trikaripur lies along the coast of Arabian Sea, at 12°09′N 75°09′E / 12.15°N 75.15°E / 12.15; 75.15[3] This Panchayat serves as the separating border for Kasaragod District and Kannur District.

Culture

Trikaripur is notable for its folk arts performances, including Kaliyattam (Theyyam) and Kolkali festivals.

Trikaripur is host to the following sports and arts:

Tourist Attractions

Anandashramam, situated about 5 km east of the Kanhangad Railway station, was founded in 1939 by Swami Ramadas, a great Vaishnava saint of modern times. The main ashramam and other buildings have a beautiful setting in the midst of shady mango, coconut and other groves. There is a hill to the east of the ashramam, to which the devotees retire for quiet meditation and from its west, the surrounding extensive landscape can be seen in its natural grandeur. The spot at the highest point of the hill is so fascinating that the devotees, who go up the hill and sit silently, are blessed with deep peace and tranquility.

The Nityanandasramam, which is situated on the hillock about 500 m south of the Hosdurg taluk office, was founded by Swami Nityananda. The spot was at first part of a forest area. Here Swami Nityananda constructed 45 guhas (caves) in a mountain slope. There is a temple built in 1963, after the style and design of the famous Somanatha temple in Gujarat. A full size statue of Swami Nityananda in sitting posture made of panchaloha is one of the attractions of the ashramam.

Religion

The population of Trikarpur consists of Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Places of worship in Trikarpur include:

Hospitals

Educational institutions

Panchayath Members 2015-2020

വാര്‍ഡ്‌ നമ്പര്‍ വാര്‍ഡിന്റെ പേര് ജനപ്രതിനിധി പാര്‍ട്ടി സംവരണം
1 ആയിറ്റി അനീസ INDEPENDENT വനിത
2 പേക്കടം സുകുമാരന്‍ എന്‍ INC ജനറല്‍
3 തൃക്കരിപ്പൂര്‍ ടൌണ്‍ സെറീന ഏ ജി IUML വനിത
4 ഈയ്യക്കാട് കുഞ്ഞമ്പു പി CPI(M) ജനറല്‍
5 വൈക്കത്ത് പ്രഭാകരന്‍ വി CPI(M) ജനറല്‍
6 കൊയോങ്കര ലിജി കെ പി CPI(M) എസ്‌ സി
7 എടാട്ടുമ്മല്‍ തമ്പാന്‍ നായര്‍ പി JD(U) ജനറല്‍
8 തങ്കയം നളിനി ഏ കെ INC വനിത
9 കക്കുന്നം കുഞ്ഞികൃഷ്ണന്‍ ടി വി CPI(M) ജനറല്‍
10 തലിച്ചാലം വിനോദ് കുമാര്‍ ടി വി CPI(M) ജനറല്‍
11 ഉളിയം അനിത എം വി INC വനിത
12 ഒളവറ ലളിത ടി INC വനിത
13 ഉടുമ്പുന്തല സക്കീന എം കെ IUML വനിത
14 തെക്കെവളപ്പ് ഷഹര്‍ബാന്‍ എം IUML വനിത
15 കൈക്കോട്ട്കടവ് കുഞ്ഞിബാവ വി IUML ജനറല്‍
16 പൂവളപ്പ് സൌദ എം IUML വനിത
17 വള്‍വക്കാട് ഫാത്തിമ കെ പി IUML വനിത
18 വയലോടി റീത്ത കെ INC വനിത
19 ബീരിച്ചേരി ഫൌസിയ വി പി IUML വനിത
20 മെട്ടമ്മല്‍ സത്താര്‍ വടക്കുമ്പാട് IUML ജനറല്‍
21 വെള്ളാപ്പ് അമീര്‍ കുഞ്ഞികുണ്ടില്‍ IUML ജനറല്‍

Government Offices

Transport

Trikarpur is well connected with Rail and Road links. Trikarpur itself has a Railway Station. The major nearest railway station is Payyannur. Nearest Airport is Mangalore. Trikaripur also have easy access to NH-17.[6] The proposed extension of Kollam – Kottappuram National Waterway 3 to Kotti will end at South Trikarpur.[7] Also The Transport will trough water in Valiyaparamba grama panchayath and Trikaripur grama Panchayath The nearest Boat jetty is Ayitty boat jetty.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ List of Cities and Towns in Kasaragod district
  2. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  3. ↑ Ornithological gazetteer of the Indian subcontinent, p. 82 ISBN 1-881173-85-2.
  4. ↑ "College of Engineering Trikaripur". edufaq.com.
  5. ↑ "College of Engineering, Trikaripur, Kanjirakuttom (Kasaragod) | Colleges in Kanjirakuttom (Kasaragod) Kerala". Punjabcolleges.com. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
  6. ↑ "Driving Directions from GOKARNA to TRIKARIPUR – Trikaripur by road". Mustseeindia.com. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
  7. ↑ "National Waterways". Retrieved April 23, 2012.

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