Thandukode
| Thandukode തണ്ടുകോട് | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Thandukode Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°6′0″N 76°17′0″E / 11.10000°N 76.28333°ECoordinates: 11°6′0″N 76°17′0″E / 11.10000°N 76.28333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,795 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 679327 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
Thandukode is a village beside Madumala in Kalikavu Panchayat, Nilambur taluk in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala.
History
People began to settle in this village in 1890s. Britishers cleared the madumala forest and planted the rubber tree. 85% of the population is Muslims, 10% Dalits and 5% others. Main Language spoken is Malayalam, literacy rate: 100%
Location
The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (67 km) and the nearest railway station is Vaniyambalam Railway Station.
References
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