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Valayam village connects to other parts of India through [[Vatakara]] city on the west and [[Kuttiady]] town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through [[Vatakara]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. The eastern Highway going through [[Kuttiady]] connects to [[Mananthavady]], [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]]. The nearest airports are at [[Kannur Airport|Kannur]] and [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara. |
Valayam village connects to other parts of India through [[Vatakara]] city on the west and [[Kuttiady]] town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through [[Vatakara]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. The eastern Highway going through [[Kuttiady]] connects to [[Mananthavady]], [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]]. The nearest airports are at [[Kannur Airport|Kannur]] and [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara. |
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Valayam has a reputation for interrmittent politcal conflicts between Muslim league workers and Communists.<ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Muslim-league-workers-hand-chopped-in-Nadapuram/2016/08/12/article3576536.ece</ref> Many people were killed in the last few years and there is recurrence of violence on a daily basis in here and nearby villages. Normal business and travel was hampered in this area because of frequent street fights and agitations.<ref>http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/iuml-activist-who-sustained-hack-injuries-dies-english-news-1.1276019</ref> |
Valayam has a reputation for interrmittent politcal conflicts between Muslim league workers and Communists.<ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Muslim-league-workers-hand-chopped-in-Nadapuram/2016/08/12/article3576536.ece</ref> Many people were killed in the last few years and there is recurrence of violence on a daily basis in here and nearby villages. Normal business and travel was hampered in this area because of frequent street fights and agitations.<ref>http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/iuml-activist-who-sustained-hack-injuries-dies-english-news-1.1276019</ref> |
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On 24 January 2015, one communist volunteer called P.Shibin was murdered by a muslim league worker in a local dispute. The police issued prohibitory orders in violent areas like Nadapuram, Valayam, [[Kuttiady]] and [[Edachery]]. The communist volunteers retaliated by torching the houses of an entire muslim locality in vellur.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/CPM-worker-killed-Nadapuram-tense/articleshow/46001523.cms</ref> |
On 24 January 2015, one communist volunteer called P.Shibin was murdered by a muslim league worker in a local dispute. The police issued prohibitory orders in violent areas like Nadapuram, Valayam, [[Kuttiady]] and [[Edachery]]. The communist volunteers retaliated by torching the houses of an entire muslim locality in vellur.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/CPM-worker-killed-Nadapuram-tense/articleshow/46001523.cms</ref> |
Revision as of 09:07, 5 March 2018
Valayam | |
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village | |
Country | |
State | Kerala |
District | Kozhikode |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 13,835 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 673517 |
Telephone code | 0496246 |
Vehicle registration | KL-11,KL-18 |
Nearest city | Vatakara |
Lok Sabha constituency | Vatakara |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Nadapuram |
Valayam ({Malayalam: വളയം})[1] is a village in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India.[2]
Etymology
It is believed that the name Valayam came from the name Puvathin Kizhil.
Temples
- 1. Chekkotta Bhagavathy temple.
- 2. Paradevatha Temple.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Valayam had a population of 13835 with 6766 males and 7069 females.[2]
Education
- 1. Valayam Higher Secondary School.
- 2.Valayam School
- 3. Industrial Training Institute
Transportation
Valayam village connects to other parts of India through Vatakara city on the west and Kuttiady town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern Highway going through Kuttiady connects to Mananthavady, Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara.
Social condition
Valayam has a reputation for interrmittent politcal conflicts between Muslim league workers and Communists.[3] Many people were killed in the last few years and there is recurrence of violence on a daily basis in here and nearby villages. Normal business and travel was hampered in this area because of frequent street fights and agitations.[4] On 24 January 2015, one communist volunteer called P.Shibin was murdered by a muslim league worker in a local dispute. The police issued prohibitory orders in violent areas like Nadapuram, Valayam, Kuttiady and Edachery. The communist volunteers retaliated by torching the houses of an entire muslim locality in vellur.[5]
The police is not effective in this area because the number of security personnel diployed is only ten percent of the perpertraors of the violece.[6]
References
- ^ http://www.google.com/transliterate/
- ^ a b "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Muslim-league-workers-hand-chopped-in-Nadapuram/2016/08/12/article3576536.ece
- ^ http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/iuml-activist-who-sustained-hack-injuries-dies-english-news-1.1276019
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/CPM-worker-killed-Nadapuram-tense/articleshow/46001523.cms
- ^ http://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/violence-and-blame-traded-over-communal-tension-in-keralas-nadapuram-739748
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