Area:               3550 Sq. Kms.

Population:     3,096,000

Altitude:         Sea Level

Malappuram   ( Literally, a  land  atop  hills) is  situated  50km   from  south - east  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 headquaters 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 - 1921. The hill country  has  also  contributed  much    to  the  cultural heritage  of  Kerala. It  was  a  famous  centre  of   Hindu  - Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy.

The Temples and Mosques of this District are well known for the spactacular festivals. Along with historic monuments and diverse natural attractions, a range of cultural and retual art forms add to its value as a destination worth visiting.

PLACES TO VISIT

Thirunavaya: (8 km south of Tirur): Situated  on  the  banks  of  the   Bharathapuzha ,  this  is  a  place of great historical importance. The Mamangam, a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala, was held here once every 12 years in olden times. This extravagant festival was  conducted   for  the last time in 1755. Today Thirunavaya Navamukunda temple is also a  famous   pilgrim centre. 

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary :  (19 Km from Kozhikode)
The  sanctuary  is  spread  over  a  cluster  of islands in a scenic area surrounded by hillocks  where  the  kadalundipuzha river flows into the Arabian Sea. Over a hundred varieties  of  native  birds  and  over  60  varieties of migratory birds flock here in large numbers. A  hillock  which  is  200 m above sea level provides a splended view of the river  mouth  and the sea. The place is also known for a wide variety of fish, mussels and crabs.

FESTIVALS
~ Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram (March - April)
~ Kottakkal Pooram (March - April)
~ Nilambur Pattu (February)
~ Kondotty Nercha (March)