Ceriyamundam

Cheriyamundam is a panchayath of Tirur Taluk in Kerala, India. It covers an area of 11.95 km² and includes 25,760 (1991) inhabitants. It lies near the Tirur River.

Tourist Attractions

A number of old mosques and temples are there in this panchayat. Iringavur Juma masjid, Vaniyannur Juma masjid, Choppante Mantakm temple, are some of the ancient religious centres. An ancient British bungalow is also located here.

History

Most of the land in this area was earlier under Kozhikode Samuthiri and Thrikkandyur Devaswam. After the passing of land reform act by Kerala government in 1956, land was distributed to tenants.

References

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