Tirurangadi is a municipal town in Malappuram district of the Indian state Kerala. It is a historic town famed for its active participation in the freedom struggle, especially those dating back to the 1920s. It serves as a local taluk and is located, 30 km south of Calicut and 140 km north of Ernakulam.
It is located 9 km east of the coastal town of Parappanangadi, 10 km northwest of Kottakkal, 11 km northeast of Tanur town, 16 km southwest of Kondotty town, 17 km north of Tirur, and 18 km west of Malappuram.
History
Tirurangadi, which was then an important centre of trade, was known by the name Tiruwarankad to the Arabs, during the middle ages.[2] It was ruled by the Misba Arien during the Middle ages. Later in 18th century, the region came under the Kingdom of Mysore. The Battle of Tirurangadi was a series of engagements that took place between the British army and Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, between 7 and 12 December 1790 at Tirurangadi, during the Third Anglo-Mysore War.[3]
Tirurangadi was one of the main centres of Malabar Rebellion of 1921.[6] The Tirurangadi Taluk Office, which was an important administrative centre during British Raj, is also a monument of the rebellion.
When Tirur Taluk was formed in 1957, Tirurangadi block became a part of it.[7] Later in the 1990s, Vengara and Tirurangadi Revenue blocks were separated to form the modern Tirurangadi Taluk.[1]
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Religion
Total population: 56,700
Hindu: 14.39%
Muslim: 85.24%
Christian: 0.23%
Sikh: 0.00%
Buddhist: 0.00%
Jain: 0.00%
Others: 0.00%
Not Stated: 0.14%[10]
Transport
This town is well connected with all parts of Kerala and National Highway 66 (India) (Old number NH17) passes through this town. There are two main bus stations situated in the town, one in Chemmad, and another one in Kakkad. The former is for buses plying the nearby areas while the latter is used for long distance buses only.
Tirurangadi, a well-versed place in the history of Freedom Fight is now known as a small educational hub in Malappuram district. The PSMO College is in the centre of the town surrounded by several other institutions. Headquarters of University of Calicut is just 13 km away.
Colleges and schools
Tirurangadi Government Higher Secondary School and Oriental Higher Secondary School are the two important schools serving the primary educational needs of the area and nearby areas.
"Thirurangadi yatheem khana" is a well noted institution among its kind having numerous institutions under its hood, including PSMO College, KMMMO Arabic College, SSMO Teachers Training Institute, Oriental Higher Secondary School, MKH Memorial Hospital, MKH Nursing College.
Khuthubuzzaman English Medium Higher Secondary School, Chemmad, Tirurangadi
MKH School of Nursing, Tirurangadi
Gems Public School (affiliated with CBSE, Delhi), Kooriyad, PO Tirurangadi
Kerala Residential Higher Secondary School, Karumbil, Tirurangadi
National English Medium Higher Secondary School, Chemmad, Tirurangadi
Malabar Central School, Valiya Paramabu, Tirurangadi
Noorul Huda English School, Rasheed Nagar, Tirurangadi
Healthcare
Govt.Taluk Headquarters Hospital Thirurangadi
MK Haji Orphanage Hospital
Chemmad Nursing Home
Pathoor Nursing Home
Karuna Cancer Hospital and Research Center
Government Veterinary Dispensary Tirurangadi
Places of interest
Tirurangadi Grand Mosque: The Tirurangadi Grand Mosque is a famous mosque located in Tirurangadi in the Malappuram District of Kerala, south India. Historically related to the Mappila Lahala of 1921 against the British Government.
Mambaram Masjidh: Mamburam Mosque is famous for the tomb of Sayyid Alavi Mouladaveel Sayyid Alavi Thangal, a Hadrami Islamic scholar and Indian freedom fighter who settled at Mamburam in Kerala is now considered one of greatest pilgrimage centres in southern India.