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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Maranchery
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| settlement_type = Census town
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
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| 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]]
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| population_total = 35,011
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 679581
| registration_plate = KL-54
| website = {{URL|www.maranchery.com}}
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[[File:Maranchery Biyyam Kayal kandal.jpg|thumb|Kandal Forest, Biyyam Kayal]]
[[File:Biyyam kaayal 004.JPG|thumb|Biyyam Kaayal]]

'''Maranchery''' is a census town within the circle of [[Ponnani]] taluk, [[Malappuram]] district, in the Indian state of [[Kerala]].

== Geography ==
This village is surrounded by the Biyyam Kaayal, a backwater associated with the Naranipuzha River, on one side and [[Veliankode]] village on the other. As of the 2001 Provisional Statistics, Maranchery has a geographic area of 20.47 km².<ref name="censusindia" /> Kundukadavu Purangu Thamalassery, Maradi, Vadamukku, Panambadu, Parichakam and Mukkala are village areas under Maranchery [[Panchayat]].

== History ==
Maranchery was formerly home of the [[Azhvanchery Thamprakkal]], now located in [[Athavanad|Athavanadu]].

== Notables ==

* [[E. Moidu Moulavi]], Indian freedom fighter.
* TV Anupama IAS

== Economy ==
It is a popular commercial center for Thaneer Panthal and Maranchery Chanda.

== Politics ==
Marakkarakayil Moidutty (koolath) was the first president of Maranchery [[Panchayat]].

==Demographics==
As per the 2011 India [[census]] report, Maranchery had a population of 35,011 with 16,041 males and 18,970 females.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-kerala.php?cityid=3205-627565|title=Census of India 2011|last=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2018-03-07}}</ref>

==Culture==
Maranchery's culture is heavily influenced by Muslim traditions, reflecting its Muslim majority. [[Duff muttu|Duff Muttu]], [[Kolkali]] and [[Aravana]]muttu are popular folk/cultural arts. Kodanchery Juma Masjid is the oldest mosque, and is the main landmark of Maranchery. Many libraries are nearby the mosque. Most books are in [[Arabi Malayalam|Arabi-Malayalam]], a version of the [[Malayalam]] language written in [[Arabic script]]. People gather in mosques for evening prayer followed by discussion of social and cultural issues. Business and family issues get sorted during the after-prayer meetings in the evening. The Hindu minority follow their traditions by celebrating various festivals. Hindu rituals are regularly performed in Maranchary as in other parts of Kerala. The Siva temple at Maranchery village has a separate history that dates back several centuries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm|title=Art and Culture|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm|archivedate=2016-04-01|url-status=dead|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref>

== Transport ==
Maranchery is served by [[Kuttipuram]] (nearest) or [[Guruvayur]] railway stations.

The nearest airport is at [[Kozhikode Airport|Karipur]] (80 km). Cochin International Airport (94 km) is also available.

The state highway crosses through Maranchery, allowing for comfortable road transportation.

The village of Maranchery connects to other parts of India through [[Kuttippuram]]. National Highway No.66 passes through [[Edappal]], connecting to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]] in the north and [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]] in the south. National Highway No.966 connects to [[Palakkad]] and [[Coimbatore]]. State highway No.62, which connects [[Guruvayur]] and Ponnani, passes through Maranchery.

==Administration==
Divided into 19 wards, Maranchery is administrated by [[gram panchayat]], which is led by the gram panchayat president.

==Amenities==

[[File:Maranchery Sunset.jpg|thumb|right|Sun Set, Maranchery]]
Biyyam Kayal offers a placid, green-fringed backwater with a watersports facility. A boat race is conducted annually, especially during the [[Onam]] celebration. A permanent pavilion is available for spectators, and the lake hosts nearly two dozen country boats. Both men and women participate in the race.

During the monsoon, paddy fields are filled with water for four to six months. Many migratory birds and small creatures frequent them. These waterlogged paddy fields are called Kole lands in Kerala.

Kaakka Thuruthu (Crow Island) is a small island. It is a seasonal home for migratory birds. By the end of October, birds arrive. Some range to Siberia and Europe and from Himalayan regions, while some of the resident species come from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. During April, they start departing. The best time for bird watching is between June and August. Forr migratory birds, the best time is November to February.{{cn|date=May 2018}}

SEED Global School is situated at maranchery.

Maradi Padam is a good place for sightseeing.{{cn|date=April 2018}}.

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Malappuram district}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in Malappuram district]]
[[Category:Populated waterside places in India]]
[[Category:Kuttippuram area]]

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