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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Edakkara
| other_name =
| nickname =
| settlement_type = village
| image_skyline = File:Edakkar Town.jpg
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| image_caption = Edakkara
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|11.35695|N|76.305263|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]]
| established_title = 
| established_date = 1963
| founder =
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| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| area_total_km2 = 91.88
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| population_total = 44068
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = 597 people/km²
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], English
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = 
| postal_code = 679331
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 04931
| registration_plate = KL-71
| website = http://lsgkerala.in/edakkarapanchayat/
| footnotes =
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of taluks of Kerala|Nilambur]]
}}
'''Edakkara''' is a town located in the [[Malappuram]] district of the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is an emerging commercial hub and one of the busiest towns in Nilambur Taluk. Edakkara is the most developed city in Nilambur.

==Location==
Edakkara is located near [[Nilambur]], Malappuram District, in the State of Kerala. The town is an emerging hub in East [[Eranad]] region within the Nilambur Taluk and Malappuram district.<ref name=":0" />

The town faces mountainous areas to its east, and is geographically bordered by two rivers.<ref name=":0">[http://wikimapia.org/405204/Edakkara-Town Wikimapia map]</ref>

== Nomenclature ==

The name of the town is said to have derived from the Malayalam word ''Edathavalam'' (ഇടത്താവളം). It means a brief stay in the course of a long journey. During the period of [[British Raj|British colonization of India]], the town was sought as a 'place to rest' amidst their sojourn from [[Kozhikode]] to [[Ooty]] and vice versa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://lsgkerala.in/edakkarapanchayat/about/history/ |title=എടക്കര ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് (Edakkara Grama Panchayat) » ചരിത്രം |access-date=8 September 2015 |archive-date=19 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119053638/http://lsgkerala.in/edakkarapanchayat/about/history/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> According to some locals, the place is believed to have got its name from its geographical location between two rivers: [[Chaliyar]] and [[Punnapuzha River|Punnapuzha]].{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

== History ==

The history of Edakkra is intertwined with the history of Nilambur Kovilakam. Their land was divided into 18 ''Cherikkals'' (similar to today's ward system). Edakkara Panchayat was in the East cherikkal. That time people were forest dwellers; they were Malamuthar, Cholanaykkar, Malanaykkar, Aranadar, Paniyar, Kuruvar. Their main source of income was the forest itself. Muslims migrated to Edakkara for cutting trees and to collect bamboos from the forest. At about the same time Nair and Thiyya Communities migrated to Edakkara for agriculture.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

People who migrated to Edakkara followed the rules and regulations of Thamburan (Ruler of the Nilambur) of Nilambur Kovilakam in spite of the religious and cultural differences. An increase in agricultural production brought other professionals to this land. They were blacksmiths, carpenters and workers for land cultivation. In 1920, Edakkara became a migrator's heaven. Government Higher Secondary School was established in 1946, which later became one of the best Government Schools in Malappuram.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

After [[Independence Day (India)|India's Independence]], people started to migrate here from Travancore. Instead of Police Station, a police outpost was formed in May–June 1964. The inception of Post Office in the region was in 1940. The ''Navodaya'' library still plays a pivotal role in Edakkara culture which was started in 1957. Edakkara Village was formed during 1963–1964. Health centre, Registration office and Electricity office became a reality in 1981. A Lower Primary School which started in 1963, later went on to become a big private institution with several courses still functioning well by the name of Sree Vivekanada in Palemad.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

1963 is the memorable year of Edakkara Panchayat because of its first election. Savior Master became the first President. [[Vazhikkadavu]] Panchayat was formed by dividing Edakkara Panchayat in 1969. In 1978 it was divided again to form [[Moothedam]] Panchayat.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

== Population ==
As of 2020, the population of Edakkara is 44068. The male and female populations are 20912 and 23156 respectively. The area of village is about 91.88 square kilometer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edakkara {{!}} Village {{!}} GeoIQ|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Edakkara/Village|access-date=2021-05-31|website=geoiq.io|language=en}}</ref>

==Suburbs of Edakkara==
* Karimpuzha, Valuvassery and Chungathara
* Palunda, Musliyarangady and Palathingal
* Marutha, Thannikadavu & Narokkavu
* Palad and Nellikuth
* Moothedam, Palankara
*Palemad, Karunechi, Aranadampadam, Samkaramkulam
* Kaukad, Theyyathumpadam

==Transportation==
The town connects to other parts of India through [[Nilambur]] town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to [[Ooty]], [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]] through Highways.12, 29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through [[Ramanattukara]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. State. The nearest airport is at [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]].

The town has bus services to four nearby Panchayats (Vazhikadavu, [[Moothedam]], Pothukallu and Marutha), and to most districts in Kerala. Also outside the State to [[Mysore]], [[Bangalore]] and [[Ooty]]. Two bus stations serve Edakkara. Many minibuses connect Edakkara to towns such as Barbarmukk, Karunnechi, Palemad, [[Marutha, India|Marutha]], and Shankaramkulam. It is also a stop for Super-Fast Buses that connect the area with [[Nilambur]], [[Manjeri]], [[Calicut]] and [[Perinthalmanna]].

The nearest railway station is [[Nilambur Road railway station|Nilambur Road]], which is {{cvt|14|km}} away from Edakkara town.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Edakkara (ii), Edakkara (ii) Panchayat, Malappuram District, Kerala, India|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/routes-locations/edakkara--ii-/id/3417|access-date=2021-05-28|website=Kerala Tourism|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Edakkara1.jpg|thumb|318x318px|Traffic in Edakkara town]]

==Governance==

* Local Self Government: Edakkara Panchayat <ref name=":1" />
* Block Panchayat: Nilambur<ref>{{Cite web|title=Local Self Government Department {{!}} Local Self Government Department|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2015/111|access-date=2021-05-28|website=lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref>
* District Panchayat: Malappuram<ref>{{Cite web|title=District Panchayat {{!}} Welcome to Malappuram {{!}} India|url=https://malappuram.nic.in/divisions/district-panchayat/|access-date=2021-05-28|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Nilambur (State Assembly constituency)|State Assembly Constituency: Nilambur]]
* [[Wayanad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Loksabha Constituency: Wayanad]]

==Economy==
Edakkara has become one of the fastest emerging commercial hub of the District. Trade is the primary occupation, especially in textiles, groceries and automobiles. Rubber and [[Black pepper|Black Pepper]] are the primary crops along with rice and [[coconut]]. Remitted income from [[Persian Gulf]] countries has supported the development of Edakkara.

==Religious Places==
There are four temples. The [[Sree Krishna]] Temple and Durga Devi Temple are situated in Edakkara Town and two Ayyappa Temples - one at Kaukkad and the other at Palemad. Also, four [[mosques]], one in Musliyarangadi (the first mosque in Edakkara),one on the Post Office Road, the other two being on the Government School Road and KPM General Hospital Road. Many [[Church (building)|churches]] including St.Mary's Malanakara Orthodox Church Edakkara, St.Thomas [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] Church in Palemad, St.George [[Syro-Malankara Catholic Church|Malankara]] Church in Muppini, [[Assemblies of God in India]] church in Edakkara, [[India Pentecostal Church of God]] church Edakkara, Emmanuel [[Mar Thoma Syrian Church|Marthoma]] Church and [[Brethren Church|Brethren]] Church in Munda, The Pentecostal Mission Church(since 1960) in Muppini and other [[Evangelical Churches|Evangelical]] churches.

==Education==
The Government High School is situated in the heart of Edakkara Town. The other schools in and near Edakkara include the Guidance Public School, and the Sri Vivekananda Higher Secondary School.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Government Higher Secondary School Edakkara, Malappuram {{!}} Admissions 2020-2021, Contacts, FAQs|url=https://uniformapp.in/oth/government-higher-secondary-school-edakkara-malappuram-915647|access-date=2021-05-31|website=uniformapp.in}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Nilambur]] town
* [[Vazhikkadavu]] border town
* [[Gudalur, Nilgiris|Gudalur]]
* [[Mango Orange]] village
* [[Pandalur]] town
* [[Devala, Nilgiris|Devala, Nilgris]]
* [[Nilambur-Shoranur railway line]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Malappuram district}}

[[Category:Villages in Malappuram district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Malappuram district]]
[[Category:Nilambur area]]

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LinnieHammonds at 18:16, 14 August 2025