Thamarassery
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Thamarassery is a picturesque town in Kozhikode district
of Kerala
, India
, 30 km east of Kozhikode (Calicut) City. It lies on the Calicut - Wayanad route (National Highway 212). Thamarassery spreads across 56 square kilometers and belonged to the Kottayam kings during the pre-independent era.
The Thamarassery town is strategically placed as roads to four other busy nearby towns (Koyilandy, Kalpetta, Mukkam and Kozhikode) converge from here, all around 30 km from Thamarassery.Apart from the National Highway, the Koyilandi - Nilambur
State Highway also passes through here. Nearby places include Koduvally
, Thiruvambady, Balussery
, Kodencheri
.
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Thamarassery
, Thamarassery Public Library founded in 1946, Mini Civil Station, The Mary Matha Cathedral Church and the New Bus Stand are some of the major landmarks of the town. Thamarassery also houses Civil Courts, Office of the DYSP, Office of the Circle Inspector of Police, Rural district Treasury, BSNL divisional office, Office of the SDOT, Office of the Forest Range and KSEB Major Section Office.
Thamarassery is an agricultural area with a large portion of its population being farmers. Cocunut and Rubber are the major produces. Kerala's first rubber estate, now in the hands of AV Thomas and Co., is located here.
Alphonsa Senior Secondary School and Technical HSS Thamarassery
situated here provide educational services to the habitants around the area along with the century old Karadi Government UP School and Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School, Korangad.
Thamarassery is well connected to its surrounding areas via road transport. Bus services to nearby towns like Kozhikode, Koyilandy, Adivaram, Sulthan Bathery, Mukkam, etc. are available regularly. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
(KSRTC) has a bus stand and depot at Thamarassery. All private buses operate from the New Bus Stand at Karadi nearby the KSRTC depot. Nearest airport, the Calicut International Airport
is 56 km away, while the Kozhikode Railway Station is 30 km away.
Many tourism hot spots are located around the town. Thusharagiri Falls
is situated 20 km from the town.
and a mass migration to the area in the past.
Kottayam Kings who were martyred when raising fights against British were attributed the possesses of the lion part of the land of Thamarassery in the days before freedom. A tomb of Payampally Chandu, who was a warrior under the Kottayam Raja is located at Thamarassery Kotayil Sree Bhagavathi Temple.
It was in 1936 that the Thamarassery panchayat was formed. Attakoya Thangal became the first president.
and "T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
" by comedy actor Kuthiravattam Pappu
.
Thamarassery is also the native place of the national and state award winning film director Hariharan
who directed hits like "Pazahassi Raja" and "Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
" and sports reporter VM Balachandran popularly known as Vimcy
.
Kozhikode district
Kozhikode District , formerly Calicut, is a district of Kerala state, situated on the southwest coast of India. The city of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters. The district is 38.25% urbanised...
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....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 30 km east of Kozhikode (Calicut) City. It lies on the Calicut - Wayanad route (National Highway 212). Thamarassery spreads across 56 square kilometers and belonged to the Kottayam kings during the pre-independent era.
The Thamarassery town is strategically placed as roads to four other busy nearby towns (Koyilandy, Kalpetta, Mukkam and Kozhikode) converge from here, all around 30 km from Thamarassery.Apart from the National Highway, the Koyilandi - Nilambur
Nilambur
Nilambur is a municipality and a taluk in the Malappuram district of Kerala, South India. It is famous for its forests, especially its wildlife habitats, rivers, waterfalls and teak plantations. It is situated close to the Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River...
State Highway also passes through here. Nearby places include Koduvally
Koduvally
Koduvally is a small town in Kozhikode district. It is located on the Calicut-Wayanad National Highway 212 and is about 25 km northeast of Kozhikode city. It is an intermediate Panchayat consisting of a number of village Panchayat including Kattippara, Kizhakkoth, Koduvally, Koodaranji,...
, Thiruvambady, Balussery
Balussery
Balussery is a small but fast developing town area located at the heart of Kozhikode district in Kerala state, south India.- Geography :Balusseri is located at . It has an average elevation of .- Overview :...
, Kodencheri
Kodencheri
Kodencheri or Kodanchery is a village in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India.Nearest Places are Thiruvambady, Thamarassery, Thusharagiri Falls...
.
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Thamarassery
Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Thamarassery
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Thamarassery is a Roman Catholic diocese in India, under the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. It was created on April 28, 1986. On Monday, January 18, 2010, the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, meeting at Mt. St...
, Thamarassery Public Library founded in 1946, Mini Civil Station, The Mary Matha Cathedral Church and the New Bus Stand are some of the major landmarks of the town. Thamarassery also houses Civil Courts, Office of the DYSP, Office of the Circle Inspector of Police, Rural district Treasury, BSNL divisional office, Office of the SDOT, Office of the Forest Range and KSEB Major Section Office.
Thamarassery is an agricultural area with a large portion of its population being farmers. Cocunut and Rubber are the major produces. Kerala's first rubber estate, now in the hands of AV Thomas and Co., is located here.
Alphonsa Senior Secondary School and Technical HSS Thamarassery
Technical HSS Thamarassery
Technical HSS Thamarassery is also known as Technical Higher Secondary School Thamarassery or IHRD Thamarassery.It is situated on the Thamarassery-Balussery State Highway route called Korangad in Kozhikode district. It is 2 km far away from Thamarassery Town...
situated here provide educational services to the habitants around the area along with the century old Karadi Government UP School and Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School, Korangad.
Thamarassery is well connected to its surrounding areas via road transport. Bus services to nearby towns like Kozhikode, Koyilandy, Adivaram, Sulthan Bathery, Mukkam, etc. are available regularly. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is the state-run bus company in Kerala, India. It is one of the oldest state run public bus transport services in India.-History:...
(KSRTC) has a bus stand and depot at Thamarassery. All private buses operate from the New Bus Stand at Karadi nearby the KSRTC depot. Nearest airport, the Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport , also known as Karipur Airport, is an International Airport serving the city of Kozhikode , Kerala, India. The airport is located in Karipur, Malappuram district about from the Kozhikode Railway Station and from the city of Malappuram, with the closest railway...
is 56 km away, while the Kozhikode Railway Station is 30 km away.
Many tourism hot spots are located around the town. Thusharagiri Falls
Thusharagiri Falls
Thusharigiri Falls is a waterfall located in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala.Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the Chalippuzha River. The river diverges into three waterfalls creating a snowy spray, which gives the name, 'Thusharagiri'. The word...
is situated 20 km from the town.
History
Thamarassery, formerly known as Thazhmalachery, is an historically important land that saw the fleeing of British, the great march of Tipu SultanTipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan , also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was the son of Hyder Ali, at that time an officer in the Mysorean army, and his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-Nissa...
and a mass migration to the area in the past.
Kottayam Kings who were martyred when raising fights against British were attributed the possesses of the lion part of the land of Thamarassery in the days before freedom. A tomb of Payampally Chandu, who was a warrior under the Kottayam Raja is located at Thamarassery Kotayil Sree Bhagavathi Temple.
It was in 1936 that the Thamarassery panchayat was formed. Attakoya Thangal became the first president.
In popular culture
The Thamarassery Churam, a hill highway with several hair pin bends which offers a scenic drive, became famous all over Kerala as a result of repeated references to it in the films Vellanakalude NaduVellanakalude Nadu
Vellanakalude Nadu is a 1988 Malayalam drama film directed by Priyadarshan, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju.This film was a critical and commercial success...
and "T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
T.P. Balagopalan M.A. is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Balan K. Nair, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sreenivasan, Sukumari, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha....
" by comedy actor Kuthiravattam Pappu
Kuthiravattam Pappu
Kuthiravattam Pappu, often credited as Pappu, was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the Kozhikodan dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu...
.
Thamarassery is also the native place of the national and state award winning film director Hariharan
Hariharan (director)
Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national...
who directed hits like "Pazahassi Raja" and "Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...
" and sports reporter VM Balachandran popularly known as Vimcy
Vimcy
Vilayattasseri Mullambalath Balachandran , known as Vimcy, was a sports writer from Kerala. He is considered to be the pioneer of sports journalism in Kerala...
.