Marutha, India
| MARUTHA | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  MARUTHA Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′41″N 76°19′37″E / 11.42808°N 76.326807°ECoordinates: 11°25′41″N 76°19′37″E / 11.42808°N 76.326807°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | 04931 |
MARUTHA (മരുത) is a small town in Nilambur taluk of Malappuram district. There is no place name named MARUTHA, but commonly calling an area 'MARUTHA' which includes different place names such as Mundappoty, Kettungal, School Kunnu, Chakkappadam, Kanjirathingal, Vendekumpoty, Vengapadam, Mathalappara, Maruthakkadavu, ....etc. Marutha is a part of Vazhikkadavu Panchayath and is known for its gold deposits along the banks of river Maruthappuzha. Maruthappuzha originates as two streams from Devala and Pandalur and joins near Marutha (Randupuzhamukku). Manchakkoodu is the ending point up to which bus service is available. Some buses ends their service up to Chakkappadam (buses keep the name Maruthakkadavu to attract the passengers to Marutha, continuing same name before opening the Marutha bridge). Chakkappadam is the city center in which all villagers are depending as a common meeting point up to which available things like social services, Govt. services and others. Main educational institute in the village is GHS Govt. High School at School Kunnu. Postal pin code is 679333.
Nearby towns are Palemad, Vazhikkadavu, Edakkara & Nilambur. The population of Marutha is dominated by Muslims (80%), Hindus (mostly Thiyya) and Christians. Many Maruthites are highly educated and are in service to the nation as government servants.