Abdu Rahiman Nagar

Shiva Temple in Abdul Rahiman Nagar
Abdul Rahiman Nagar
Kolappuram
A.R. Nagar
village

Kolappuram Junction
Coordinates: 11°04′28″N 75°56′13″E / 11.074450°N 75.9368600°E / 11.074450; 75.9368600Coordinates: 11°04′28″N 75°56′13″E / 11.074450°N 75.9368600°E / 11.074450; 75.9368600
Country  India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Population (2001)
 • Total 35,534
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 6763xx
Vehicle registration KL-
Website www.arnagar.com

Abdu Rahiman Nagar is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. It is also the name of a Grama Panchayath.[1]

Location

Abdu Rahiman Nagar is located near Kolappuram Junction on Calicut Tirur highway. The village is 13 km from the University of Calicut, 12 km from Calicut Airport and five km from Tirurangadi town.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Abdu Rahiman Nagar had a population of 35534 with 17262 males and 18272 females.[1]

Etymology

The name Abdu Rahiman Nagar came from the name of Khilafath leader Mohammed Abdul Rahiman.

Schools

  1. A.R.Nagar HSS, Chendappuraya
  2. Malabar Central School, Pukayoor
  3. G.H.S. School Kolappuram
  4. Kerala Public School, VK Padi
  5. Alfurqan English Medium School, Shanthi vayal
  6. Al Huda English Medium School, Kuttoor North
  7. Markaz Public School (MPS),Puthiyathupuraya

Medical Facilities

Sacred Tree at Koduvayoor Subramanya Temple
  1. Shanthi Hospital, Kunnumpuram
  2. Gayathri Ayurveda Institute, VK Padi

Villages and Suburbs

Culture

A.R.Nagar village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Most of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.[2]

Transportation

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  2. ↑ http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm

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