Mezhathur is an Indian village in the state of Kerala

Kerala

or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

 situated at the border of Thrissur

Thrissur

This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...

, Malappuram

Malappuram

Malappuram is a municipality in the South Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 33.61 km2. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Malappuram district. As per the 2011 census Malappuram urban agglomeration is the fourth largest UA in kerala with a total population of...

 and Palakkad

Palakkad

Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...

 districts. It is a historical and cultural village in Kerala . Known for traditional Ayurveda Physicians like Chatharu Nair and Vaidyamadom Valiya Narayanan Namboodiri. Also the native place of renowned writer

Writer

A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....

 and social reformer, V. T. Bhattathiripad

V. T. Bhattathiripad

V. T. Bhattathiripad, was an Indian social critic, well-known dramatist and a prominent freedom fighter.Bhattathiripad was born to Nambudiri brahmin parents in kaippilly mana at kidangoor,a village near angamaly, Kerala state...

.

Etymology

Mezhathur got the name from Mezhathol Agnihothri

Mezhathol Agnihothri

Mezhathol Agnihothri revived the traditions of the ancient Shrauta traditions in Kerala, India the 4th century AD. At that time, Buddhism and Jainism had eroded the ancient Vedic Religion culture of India. Mezhathol rejuvenated the ancient customs by performing 99 Yaagams...

. Mezhathol was the first child of the famous Parayi Petta Panthirukulam (12 children born from the Pariah woman), as the son of Vararuchi.

Location

Mezhathur is located 8 km (5 mi) from Pattambi

Pattambi

Pattambi is one of the major town in the Palakkad district of the state of Kerala, South India. The place got its name from Batta Nambi. Once under Nedunganad Samanthas of Chera Kings. Later on Zamoothiri Raja annexed this place to his country and kept under the control of Eralpad Raja, the second...

  in between Koottanad

Koottanad

Koottanad is a small town in Palakkad District, Kerala, in South India. It is located 65 k.m away from the city of Palakkad and 32 k.m. from Thrissur, on the road between Guruvayoor and Palakkad. It is connected by road to other parts of Kerala and the nearest Rly. station is Pattambi 9 k.m. away....

 and Thrithala

Thrithala

Thrithala is a village in Ottappalam taluk in Palakkad District of Kerala state, South India. The village is located along the banks of Bharathapuzha and is famed for its Shiva temple.-Legends:...

. It is a hilly region with herbs, fruits, valleys, lake and brooks.

Political

It comes under the Thrithala

Thrithala

Thrithala is a village in Ottappalam taluk in Palakkad District of Kerala state, South India. The village is located along the banks of Bharathapuzha and is famed for its Shiva temple.-Legends:...

 block with Mr. V.T.Balram as the Legislative Assembly

Kerala Legislative Assembly

The Kerala Legislative Assembly more popularly known as Niyamasabha , is the law making body of Kerala, one of the 28 States in India. The Assembly is formed by 140 elected representatives and one nominated member from the Anglo-Indian community...

 representative

Representation (politics)

In politics, representation describes how some individuals stand in for others or a group of others, for a certain time period. Representation usually refers to representative democracies, where elected officials nominally speak for their constituents in the legislature...

, while the Parliament

Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...

's representative is Mr. E T Muhammed Basheer (Ponnani).

Climate

Mezhathur has similar climatic conditions prevalent elsewhere the state: a dry season from December through February, a hot season from March through May; the Southwest Monsoon

Monsoon

Monsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...

 from June through September and the North East Monsoon from October through November. The South West Monsoon is usually very heavy and is responsible for nearly 75% of the annual rainfall. The dry season is generally hot and humid, with temperature varying between 22°C and 35 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2800 mm.

Transportation

Airports : Calicut & Cochin International Airport

Cochin International Airport

Cochin International Airport is an international airport located in Nedumbassery, a suburb on the outskirts of the city of Kochi about northeast of downtown Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is the busiest and largest airport in the state of Kerala...

 s are at almost the same distance from Mezhathur (about a two-hour drive). While Coimbatore airport in Tamil Nadu state is about 125 km away.

Railways : The nearest Railway station is Pattambi

Pattambi

Pattambi is one of the major town in the Palakkad district of the state of Kerala, South India. The place got its name from Batta Nambi. Once under Nedunganad Samanthas of Chera Kings. Later on Zamoothiri Raja annexed this place to his country and kept under the control of Eralpad Raja, the second...

 (about 8 km), while Kuttippuram

Kuttippuram

Kuttippuram is a town and is situated in the Malappuram district of Kerala state, India. The Bharathappuzha river flows through Kuttippuram. Kuttippuram railway station is an important railway station in Malappuram district...

 is 15 km.

Roads : Mezhathur is located actually between two major highways. The Main road connecting 3 km in Koottanad

Koottanad

Koottanad is a small town in Palakkad District, Kerala, in South India. It is located 65 k.m away from the city of Palakkad and 32 k.m. from Thrissur, on the road between Guruvayoor and Palakkad. It is connected by road to other parts of Kerala and the nearest Rly. station is Pattambi 9 k.m. away....

 the state Highway (SH 39) Guruvayoor - Palakkad  and Thrithala Main Road (2 km) connecting Ponnani-Palakkad Highway. The new bridge ( Velliyankallu bridge ) reduces the distance from Thrissur

Thrissur

This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...

  to Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...

 by 11 km. this road also crossing Mezhathur center .

Buses : All major long-route buses stop at Koottanad Junction.

Local Transport : Auto-rickshaws, Cars, etc. are available at every road and at all major junctions they have their slots. Smaller buses ply on regular intervals to the internal locations, as there are narrow roads.

Important Facilities

• Post office(Pin 679534)
• Library
• Higher secondary School
• Ayurvedic Hospitals
• Veterinary hospital
• Auditorium

Education

The Mezhathur Higher secondary School started in 1973, has been on a path of revival for the past 10 years with elimination of campus politics/elections. Past few years the SSLC and pass percentage have been one of the highest, it has started +2 education level with new buildings. Recently the school has got a modern play-ground/auditorium. Now the name Mezhathur Higher secondary School has been changed as V. T. Bhattathiripad Memmorial Higher secondary School.

There is a salafi musjid situated at Koottanad bust stand 3 km away from Mezhathur

Ayurvedic treatment

Mezhathur is well known for the excellent traditional Ayurvedic treatment.

CNS Ayurveda Chikitsalayam

CNS Ayurveda Chikitsalayam

CNS Ayurveda Chikitsalayam, situated at Mezhathur in Palakkad District is one of the oldest institution of ayurveda medicine in Kerala, India. They specialize in ayurveda bala chikitsa pediatrics...

which specializes in the treatment of children and is the world's first ISO Certified ayurveda pediatric Hospital

Vaidyamadom Vaidyasala & Nursing Home
one among the rare breed of ashtavaidya families of Kerala.

Religious

The population consists of mainly Muslims and Hindus. February month Pooram

Pooram

Pooram is an annual temple festival held in central Kerala after the summer harvest. Most pooram festivals have at least one ornately decorated elephant being paraded in the procession taken out of the temple precincts...

and Nercha festival season .

There is a salafi musjid situated at Koottanad bus stand 3 km away from Mezhathur