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Veliyankode village connects to other parts of India through [[Kuttippuram]] town. National highway No.66 passes through [[Edappal]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. The nearest airport is at [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest major railway station is at [[Kuttippuram]]. |
Veliyankode village connects to other parts of India through [[Kuttippuram]] town. National highway No.66 passes through [[Edappal]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. The nearest airport is at [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest major railway station is at [[Kuttippuram]] and [[Tirur]]. |
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Veliyankode
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  Veliyankode Location in Kerala, India  Veliyankode Veliyankode (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°43′47″N 75°56′50″E / 10.729600°N 75.947140°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 29,596 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679579 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ponnani const. |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ponnani assembly const |
Veliyankode is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Veliyankode had a population of 29596 with 14034 males and 15562 females.[1]
Culture
Veliyankode village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Most of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.[2]
Transportation
Veliyankode village connects to other parts of India through Kuttippuram town. National highway No.66 passes through Edappal and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Kuttippuram and Tirur.
References
- ^ a b "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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