Paravakkal

Paravakkal is a southeastern Indian town in the Kadungapuram village of the Puzhakkattiri panchayath, located in the Malappuram district, in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] It was the homeland of Valluvanad, an erstwhile kingdom in Malabar. Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, and Kottakkal are some of the major towns nearby. The town's name originated from the Hindu caste name Parava.

There is a tradition known as 'Nercha' and 'Pooram' which is a symbol of unity among various religions in the area.

Geography

The town is 12 km (about 7 miles) away from Perinthalmanna, the taluk headquarters and 11 km (about 6.8 miles) away from the district headquarters Malappuram. The town is midway between Perinthalmanna and Kottakkal road. The Paravakkal Lake is located north of the town, which lays close south to National Highway 213. The land is mostly dry and flat, few hills obstruct the nearby fields. An abundant amount of trees and shrubbery lie to the south of the town.

People

Paravakkal consists of 1723 people, 838 of which are male, and 885 female.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Paravakkal Village. Onefivenine.com.
  2. ↑ Map Of Paravakkal. IndiaMapped.com.

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