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Malappuram
Malappuram

Malappuram
(literally, a land atop hills) is situated 50 km southeast of Kozhikode. Bounded
by the Nilgiri hills on the east, the Arabian sea on the west and Thrissur and
Palakkad districts on the south, Malappuram is enriched by three great rivers
flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha.
Malappuram has a rich and eventful history. It was the military headquarters
of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times.
This district was the venue for many of the Mappila revolts (uprisings against
the British East India Company in Kerala) between 1792 and 1921.
The hill country has also contributed much to the cultural heritage of Kerala.
It was a famous centre for Hindu-Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy.
District Area - 3550 sq.km.
District Population - 30,96,330
Climate - Humid on the coast, tropical with oppressive hot season in
the interior
Altitude - Lowland: sea level
Highland - 477m to 2340 m. above sea level
Temperature - Mean Max. 32 to 37 deg.C, Mean Min. 22 deg.C Rainfall 290
cm.
Tourist Season - September to March