Keezhattur
| Keezhattur | |
|---|---|
| village | |
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Keezhattur is the birthplace of Poonthanam Namboothiri | |
  Keezhattur Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°3′0″N 76°13′0″E / 11.05000°N 76.21667°ECoordinates: 11°3′0″N 76°13′0″E / 11.05000°N 76.21667°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,789 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 6XXXXX |
Keezhattur is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] Poonthanam illam, the birthplace of "bhakthakavi" Poonthnam namboothiri, famous ancient Malayalam poet, is located here. The poonthanam illam is now a popular cultural centre. Keezhattur is a moderately large panchayat;its administrative offices are located in Akkaparambu, which is about 12 km away from Perinthalmanna, the largest city of Malappuram district.
Poonthanam Namboodhiri is from Keezhattur
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Keezhattur had a population of 16789 with 8017 males and 8772 females.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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