Thazhekkod, Malappuram district
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Thazhekode | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Nickname: TKD | |
  Thazhekode Location in Kerala, India  Thazhekode Thazhekode (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°57′0″N 76°17′0″E / 10.95000°N 76.28333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Taluk | Perinthalmanna |
| Government | |
| • Type | Grama Panchayath |
| • Body | Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat |
| • Panchayat President | Hussain Kalappadan (IUML) |
| • Vice President | Divya |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 23,884 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679341, 679322 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-53 |
| Niyama Sabha constituency | Perinthalmanna |
| Block division | 8 - Thazhekode Division Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat[1] |
| Nearest town | Perinthalmanna (10km) |
Thazhekode is a village and a gram panchayat in Perinthalmanna taluk in the state of Kerala, India.[2][3]
History
Thazekode was once the control of Nedungadies, the Nedunganad Rajas under Chera Kings. Later on captured by Valluvanad Rajas and Zamorin Rajas respectively. This place is situated at the foothill of Amminikadan Mala (mountain). The National High Way No. 966 is passing through it.
Thazhekode
Thazhekode. The place was famous for rice, hill produce, and forest products. Muslim families like Cholamugath, Ponneth, Nellaya and Nalakath are known for their wisdom and rich contributions for development of the place. Thazhekkode is the birth Place of former Education Minister Sri . Nalakath Sooppy and Adv. Cholamugath Koya, who was elected to Kerala Assembly in 1965 (which was dispersed by the President of India, since there was no majority for a party/alliance).
