Munderi (Malappuram)
| Munderi മുണ്ടേരി | |
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Munderi Tribal School | |
| Coordinates: 11°26′37″N 76°15′34″E / 11.443627°N 76.259547°ECoordinates: 11°26′37″N 76°15′34″E / 11.443627°N 76.259547°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | 04931 |
Munderi (മുണ്ടേരി) is a small village in Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram District, in Kerala. It got the name from "Mount Area" as it is surrounded by mountain ranges. The untarred forest road from Munderi towards North through forests lead to Chooralmala (near Meppadi) in Wynadu district.
Chaliyar River
River Chaliyar originates from the Elampalari Hills, which is located near the meeting point of Malappuram, Wynadu and the Nilgiris districts; from where it flows through Thalappaali and reaches Thamburattikkallu where Neerppuzha, coming from 'Glen-rock' through 'Appangaappu' (origin: up and gap), the eastern part of Munderi joins with it as the first tributary.
Plantations
Munderi is the place where Asia's first rubber plantation was established. Munderi is also famous for its Seed Garden Complex, spread on Thamburattikkallu-Thalappali road. It is the first largest agricultural farm in Kerala and is owned by Govt. of Kerala (Dept. of Agriculture). There was a big silica stone called 'Thamburattikkallu' at the place with the same name (western part of Munderi) which was demolished and given to Excel Glass company in Alappuzha, in early 90s.
Nearby Towns
- Nearby towns: Pothukal (8 km), Uppada (11 km), Chungathara (18 km), Edakkara (19 km), Nilambur (28 km)
Pothukallu Panchayath
Munderi is part of Pothukallu Village Panchayath administration. Pothukallu is also known for its greenery and scenic riverside villages. Pothukallu has more hospitals, schools and shopping centers. There is a police station in Pothukallu. This Panchayath is part of Nilambur Assembly Constituency and the MLA is Mr. Aryadan Muhammed.[1]
Transportation
Munderi is accessible by road from Nilambur Town. The distance is 26 km.
- Nilambur to Chungathara: 8 km
- Chungathara to Pothukal: 10 km
- Pothukal to Munderi: 8 km
Villages and Suburbs
- Chandakkunnu, Chungathara and Palunda
- Pathirippadam, Nallanthanny and Puthiyangadi
- Sulthanpadi, Chathamunda and Uppada
- Anakkallu, Paduanagar and Nhettikkulam
- Kunippala, Neerppuzhamukku and Kashayappadi
- Ambittampotti, Thamburattikkallu and Munderi.
Important Landmarks
- Kunippala School
- Neerppuzha Mukku Srambia
- Seed Garden Complex, Munderi
- Sirajul Hudha Madharassa, Thamburattikkallu
- Dharmasastha Temple, Thamburattikkallu
- Sunni Juma Masjidh, Munderi
- Munderi Pravasa Koottayma
- Farm Club, Bhoodhanam Colony, Pothukallu
- Assembly of God Church, Pothukal
- S.N.Guru Seva Mandir, Nhettikullam
- St.Mary's Catholic Church, Nallanthanny
- Chathamunda Masjidh, Chathamunda
- NSS School, Chathamunda
- St. Paul's Malankara Church, Uppada
- New Holy Bible College, Palunda
References
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