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Kondotty is a developing town, municipality, and aerotropolis in the Malappuram district state of Kerala, India which is located near Calicut International Airport, 24 km from Malappuram. It is the headquarters of Kondotty Taluk, which was declared as the seventh taluk in Malappuram district by chief minister Oommen Chandy on 23 December 2013.[3][4]

Kondotty Qubbah
Kondotty Qubbah

Kondotty
Aerotropolis of South Malabar
Municipality
Maha Kavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smarakam
Kondotty
Kondotty
Coordinates: 11.147°N 75.964°E / 11.147; 75.964
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram District
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyKondotty Municipality
 • ChairpersonK.C Sheeba
 • Vice ChairpersonPalakkal Shareefa
Area
[1]
 • Total31.06 km2 (11.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total59,256
 • Density1,908/km2 (4,940/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official languagesMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
673638
Telephone code0483
Vehicle registrationKL-84
Websitekondottymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/en/

Nediyiruppu region of Kondotty municipality was the original headquarters of the powerful dynasty of the Zamorins of Calicut (Eradi dynasty), who were actually the rulers of Eranad. The royal family of Zamorins is also known as Nediyiruppu Swaroopam.[5][6]

Kondotty is famous for the Kondotty Nercha (Malayalam for 'offering') in the Pazhayangadi Mosque. Kondotty is the birthplace of the Mappila poet, Moyinkutty Vaidyar, where there is a memorial dedicated to him. He popularised Mappilapattu (Mappila songs) by his poems on secular and romantic themes.


History


Airport Junction
Airport Junction

The history of Kondotty is connected with that of the 18th century Kondotty Thangals, the Sufi exponents. Tipu Sultan of Mysore brought the first Thangal Muhammad Shah, to make the Mappilas allies. The Thangal first resided at Areekode and later settled in Kondotty. When the British arrived, putting an end to the reign of Tipu Sultan, the Thangal realigned with the British. During the 1921 upsurge, the Mappila mob attacked the house of the seventh Thangal, Nasiruddin Shah.[clarification needed]

Nediyiruppu is 2 km from Kondotty. It is from where the Zamorin kingdom was expanded. During the ancient times, Zamorins were known as Nediyiruppu Swaroopams.


Civic administration



Kondotty Municipality Election 2020[7]


S.No.Party NameParty symbolNumber of Councillors
01UDF27
02Independents12
03LDF01

Climate


The district has more or less the same climatic conditions prevalent elsewhere in the state: dry season from December to February, hot season from March to May, and the South West Monsoon from October to November. The South West Monsoon is usually very heavy and during which nearly 75 percent of the annual rains are received. The climate is generally hot and humid, with the temperatures ranging between 30 °C and 20 °C. The average annual rainfall is 290 mm.[8]


Transport



Air


Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport

Calicut International Airport (also known as Karipur International Airport) is located about 3 km from the town. Almost all international flights operating from the airport are to Middle East destinations targeting the large NRI population of north Kerala working in the Middle East.


Rail


Feroke and Parappanangadi are the nearest railway stations.


Road


Kondotty is well connected to nearby places through roads. National Highway 213 which connects Malappuram with Kozhikode and Palakkad passes through Kondotty.


Government


A view of Kondotty town
A view of Kondotty town

Government



Other government administrative offices



Citizen service centers



Education


Kondotty is an emerging education hub with many government and non-government schools, colleges and other educational institutions.


Schools



Colleges




University



Places of interest



Pazhayangadi Mosque


Situated at Kondotty, Pazhayangadi Mosque is believed to date back to the 18th century. It is also called the Kondotty mosque. This mosque is dedicated to a Muslim saint, Muhammad Shah, popularly called as Kondotty Thangal.[8][13]


Maha Kavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smaraka


The Maha Kavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smaraka (Malayalam: മഹാ കവി മോയി൯കുട്ടി വൈദ്യ൪ സ്മാരകം) is a memorial building dedicated to Moyinkutty Vaidyar (1852–1892), often referred to as Mahakavi (great poet), is historically considered one of the most renowned poets of the Mappila pattu genre of Malayalam language.[14]


Kondotty Qubba


Kondotty Nercha is a week-long festival held every year at Kondotty Qubba, which contains the tomb of the first Thangal, Muhammad Shah. Thousands of devotees attend the Nercha, which consists of certain religious processions. A very elaborate village fair is also arranged during the festival. The festival is organized by Sunni Muslims and Hindus jointly. Certain small Muslim groups of the area like the Salafis boycott the festival because they don't believe in Dargahs.[citation needed]


Mini Ooty


Mini Ooty is a tourist site in Arimbra Hills about 10 kilometres from Kondotty. It is at a height of 1000 feet above sea level. Mini Ooty attracts a large number of visitors because of its rolling hills and scenic views. The location got its name as it resembles Ooty, one of the famous hill stations in India. There are many stone crushers and plantations atop the hill. There is an old Harijan Colony on the western side of the hill.


Poyilikkave Karinkali Temple


Poyilikkave Karinkali Temple is a very ancient temple in Nediyiruppu, constructed during the Zamorins period. The headquarter of Zamorins was at Nediyiruppu Swaroopam and connected to that this temple was very important. Worshipping Goddess Karinkali devi and Thalapoli festival is a very important temple ceremony in December of every year.


Other landmarks



Nearby places


Kondotty in 2014
Kondotty in 2014



Location



See also



References


  1. Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Malappuram (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala. p. 154. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  2. Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Malappuram (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala. p. 248. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. "12 new taluks to be formed in Kerala". The Hindu. 21 March 2013. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017.
  4. Mathew, Roy (15 May 2013). "Cabinet nod for 12 new taluks". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013.
  5. Sreedhara Menon, A. (2007). A Survey of Kerala History (2007 ed.). Kottayam: DC Books. ISBN 9788126415786.
  6. Dr. Hari Desai. "The Zamorins of Calicut and Vasco Da Gama". asian-voice.com. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  7. "Kondotty Municipality election 2020". lbtrend. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  8. "Kondotty Mosque" Archived 13 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Travel Marg website, 18 February 2013
  9. "പൊതു വിവരങ്ങള്‍ " കൊണ്ടോട്ടി ബ്ലോക്ക് പഞ്ചായത്ത് (Kondotty Block Panchayat)". lsgkerala.in. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014.
  10. Kerala, Akshaya, Govt. Of. "Welcome to Akshaya Web Portal – Gateway of Opportunities". akshaya.kerala.gov.in. Archived from the original on 20 December 2011.
  11. "Official website".
  12. "Official website". Archived from the original on 30 December 2013.
  13. "Pazhayangadi Mosque" Archived 2 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Kerala.me website, 18 February 2013
  14. "Mappila songs cultural fountains of a bygone age, says MT". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 31 March 2007. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
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