Munderi, Malappuram

Munderi is a small village in Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram District, in Kerala. It got the name from "Mount Area" as it is surrounded by mountain ranges. The un-tarred forest road from Munderi towards North through forests lead to Chooralmala (near Meppadi) in Wayanad district.

Munderi
Mount Area
Teak trees in Munderi
Teak trees in Munderi
Coordinates: 11.443627°N 76.259547°E / 11.443627; 76.259547
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Code
679334
0493104931
View of Tamil Nadu from Munderi
Munderi Highschool

Chaliyar River

River Chaliyar originates from the Elampalari Hills, which is located near the meeting point of Malappuram, Wayanad and the Nilgiris districts; from where it flows through Thalappaali and reaches Thamburattikkallu where Neerppuzha, coming from 'Glen-rock' through 'Appangaappu' (origin: up and gap), the eastern part of Munderi joins with it as the first tributary.

Plantations

Munderi is the place where Asia's first rubber plantation was established. Munderi is also famous for its Seed Garden Complex, spread on Thamburattikkallu-Thalappali road. It is the first largest agricultural farm in Kerala and is owned by Govt. of Kerala (Dept. of Agriculture). There was a big silica stone called 'Thamburattikkallu' at the place with the same name (western part of Munderi) which was demolished and given to Excel Glass company in Alappuzha, in early 1990s.

Nearby Sports Clubs

Nearby Towns

Pothukallu Panchayath

Munderi is part of Pothukallu Village Panchayath administration. Pothukallu is also known for its greenery and scenic riverside villages. Pothukallu has more hospitals, schools and shopping centers. There is a police station in Pothukallu. This Panchayath is part of Nilambur Assembly Constituency and the MLA is Mr. P.V Anvar.

Transportation

Munderi village 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. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Shornur.

Villages and Suburbs
  • Palunda
  • Pathirippadam
  • Nallanthanny
  • Puthiyangadi
  • Sulthanpadi
  • Chathamunda
  • Uppada
  • Anakkallu
  • Nettikkulam
  • Pothukallu
  • Kunippala
  • Velumbiyampadam
  • Ambittampotti
  • Neerppuzha Mukkam
  • Thamburattikkallu
  • Munderi

Important Landmarks
  • Seed Garden Complex, Munderi
  • Sirajul Hudha Madrasa, Thamburattikkallu
  • Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Thamburattikkallu
  • Sunni Juma Masjid, Munderi
  • St George Catholic church Munderi
  • Up and gap road
  • Milk Society
  • Munderi Mar Baselious Orthodox Church

References
  1. "Facebook Page of Flame Arts Sports Club".
  2. "Juvants Munderi FC". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  3. "Navodhanam Munderi". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
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