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Tenhipalam is a panchayat in Tirurangadi
Taluk in Malappuram district of Kerala
in India
. The population was 27,273 at the 2001 with 13,293 males and 13,980 females. Indian census. Tenhipalam is known after University of Calicut
, which is the first university
in Malabar region. The university is located north-west part of Tenhipalam. 'Chelari' is the main commercial place in Tenhipalam panchayat while 'Panambra' is considered as the headquarters of the panchayat.
and 11 km north of Taluk headquarters Tirurangadi
. It shares it's borders with Chelembra
panchayat in north, Pallikkal and Peruvalloor panchayats in east, Kadalundi River
separates Vallikkunnu
panchayat in west.In Southern side it shares border with Mooniyoor panchayat. It is located 24 km south of Calicut city on Mangalore
- Edapally national highway 17.
, Feroke
, Kondotty
and Kottakadavu. Private Buses operating between Thrissur
and Kozhikode
have stop in Calicut University. KSRTC
buses, which operate between Kozhikode
and various southern towns and cities in Kerala also have stop in Calicut University to reach Tenhipalam.
Nearest railway stations are Parappanangadi
and Feroke
; which are located 12 km South-West and 14 km North-West respectively from the centre of Tenhipalam. The major railway station of Kozhikode
is located 24 km away.
The Calicut International Airport
at Karipur is located 12 km east of Tenhipalam.
Tirurangadi
Tirurangadi is a small town in Malapuram district of Kerala, South India. It is a historical old town which is much famed for its active participance in the freedom struggle, especially those dating back to 1920s. It is a panchayat as well as a taluk...
Taluk in Malappuram district 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....
in 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...
. The population was 27,273 at the 2001 with 13,293 males and 13,980 females. Indian census. Tenhipalam is known after University of Calicut
University of Calicut
The University of Calicut is an affiliating university in the southern state of Kerala in India. It is situated in Thenjipalam, in the district of Malappuram with a number of off-campus centres in neighbouring districts. The University conducts courses and examinations for the students of the...
, which is the first university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
in Malabar region. The university is located north-west part of Tenhipalam. 'Chelari' is the main commercial place in Tenhipalam panchayat while 'Panambra' is considered as the headquarters of the panchayat.
Geography
Tenhipalam panchayat is situated north west region of Malappuram district, about 35 km away from district headquarters MalappuramMalappuram
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 11 km north of Taluk headquarters Tirurangadi
Tirurangadi
Tirurangadi is a small town in Malapuram district of Kerala, South India. It is a historical old town which is much famed for its active participance in the freedom struggle, especially those dating back to 1920s. It is a panchayat as well as a taluk...
. It shares it's borders with Chelembra
Chelembra
Chelembra is a panchayath in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is bordered by Pallikkal, Thenjipalam, Vallikunnu, Ramanattukara and Kadalundi panchayaths.NH-17 enters this panchayath at Idimuzhikal....
panchayat in north, Pallikkal and Peruvalloor panchayats in east, Kadalundi River
Kadalundi River
Kadalundi River is a river in the Indian state of Kerala. It originates from the Western Ghats at the western border of the Silent Valley and flows through the district of Malappuram. It has two main tributaries namely Olipuzha and Veliyar. The Kadalundi River drains an area of 1274 km² and...
separates Vallikkunnu
Vallikkunnu
Vallikkunnu is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India with an area of 25 km2.It's latitude and longitude are 11'07" N and 7'51"E respectively.Vallikkunnu was awarded the best panchayath of kerala in 1997.-Demographics:...
panchayat in west.In Southern side it shares border with Mooniyoor panchayat. It is located 24 km south of Calicut city on Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
- Edapally national highway 17.
Transport
Tenhipalam is well connected with all parts of Kerala by road. National Highway 17 passes through Tenhipalam. All rural localities in the panchayat are well connected to the arterial national highway by good quality roads. Mini buses operate from rural areas to nearest small towns such as ChemmadChemmad
Chemmad is a fast-growing small town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India.The town is located east of the Parappanangadi Railway station. The Tirurangadi police station, Taluk Hospital, telephone exchange, road transport, and Tirurangadi Taluk offices are all located within Chemmad...
, Feroke
Feroke
Feroke is a census town and a part of Calicut metropolitan area under Kozhikode Development Authority in the Kozhikode district of the Indian state of Kerala.-Name:...
, Kondotty
Kondotty
Kondotty is a growing town in Malappuram district, Kerala, South India. Kondotty is located near the Calicut Airport.Kondotty is famous for the Nercha in the Pazhayangadi Mosque. Kondotty is the birthplace of the great Mappila poet, Moyinkutty Vaidyar. He popularised Mappilapattu by his poems...
and Kottakadavu. Private Buses operating between 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...
and 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...
have stop in Calicut University. KSRTC
KSRTC
KSRTC may refer to:* Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation* Kerala State Road Transport Corporation...
buses, which operate between 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...
and various southern towns and cities in Kerala also have stop in Calicut University to reach Tenhipalam.
Nearest railway stations are Parappanangadi
Parappanangadi
Parappanangadi is a small town in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is a town located very near to the Arabian sea. Parappanangadi Railway station is one of the oldest railway stations in Kerala. It was a part of first Rail Route in kerala....
and Feroke
Feroke
Feroke is a census town and a part of Calicut metropolitan area under Kozhikode Development Authority in the Kozhikode district of the Indian state of Kerala.-Name:...
; which are located 12 km South-West and 14 km North-West respectively from the centre of Tenhipalam. The major railway station of 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...
is located 24 km away.
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...
at Karipur is located 12 km east of Tenhipalam.