Kunnamangalam
Grama Panchayat

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Geography and Boundaries Area: 27.23 sq. km.

Villages Included: Kunnamangalam and Kuttikkattoor (Kozhikode Taluk, Kunnamangalam Block).

North: Koduvally and Madavoor Panchayats; Valliyattummal and Vellaramchal hills.

East: Chathamangalam and Koduvally Panchayats; Cherupuzha River.

West: Kozhikode Corporation and Kuruvattoor Panchayat; Poonoor Puzha River.

South: Kozhikode Corporation, Peruvayal, and Perumanna Panchayats; Karimbanakkal hills.

Key Features: Features a hilly terrain with around 40 hills. Routes to the Wayanad and Nadukani Ghat passes diverge from here.

History and Administration

Formation: October 1, 1956.

First President: V. Kuttikrishnan Nair (elected through a show-of-hands vote).

Key Features: Headquarters of the only remaining Sub-Taluk in Kerala. Initially hosted a Panchayat Court headed by the President, authorized to settle civil cases up to ₹200.

Expansion: On January 1, 1962, following the abolition of the Malabar District Board, Karanthoor and Paingottupuram were annexed to the Panchayat.

Culture and Heritage

Historical Significance: Connected to Tipu Sultan's visits, agrarian struggles, and the Indian freedom movement.

Prominent Figures: Blessed by the presence of leaders like Mohammed Abdur Rahiman Sahib, K. Kelappan, K.A. Keraleeyan, E. Moidu Moulavi, and A.V. Kuttimalu Amma.

Traditions: Karanthoor was a well-known center for the traditional martial art, Kalaripayattu.

Traditional Industries: Historically renowned for producing coconut oil (previously home to around 25 traditional wooden oil mills/copra presses), cattle feed, and pappadam.