Malappuram district

Malappuram district extends over 3,554 square kilometers between the Western Ghats mountains and the Arabian Sea, featuring four major rivers and 70 kilometers of coastline.

The district, established in 1962, gained prominence during the British Raj as headquarters for European troops and location of the Malabar Special Police battalion in 1885.

Malappuram represents Kerala's multicultural identity through traditional performances like Theyyam and Ottamthullal, while maintaining numerous temples, mosques, and educational institutions.

The region connects to major cities through national highways and railway lines, with agriculture focusing on coconut, rubber, and rice production as economic foundations.

Nilambur Valley in Malappuram contains the world's oldest teak plantation, established at Conolly's plot, demonstrating the district's long history of forest management.

Location: Kerala

Inception: August 16, 1962

Capital city: Malappuram

Shares border with: Kozhikode district, Thrissur district, Palakkad district, Wayanad district, Nilgiris district

Website: https://malappuram.nic.in/en

GPS coordinates: 11.03000,76.05000

Latest update: June 5, 2025 02:19