The Thiyyar Regiment was a military class created by British Empire that provided thousands of Thiyyar community members from North Malabar (mostly in Kannur district) for the British Indian Army . The Regiment was based in Thalassery , chosen because it was a strategic center in Malabar. There were many Thiyyar people who held the posts of subedar and jemendhar in the local militia under the East India Company . Jemadhar were considered the high and responsible post.The first person to occupy this highest rank and post in British Indian army under the Thiyya regimen was Ayyathan Chandhoman Jemadhar. He was also the great-granduncle to Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan a renowned renaissance leader and social reformer of Kerala. There were lesser known Thiyya regiments and Thiyyar Pattalam formed by the French and British governments in Mahe and Thalassery. The British deployed the unit in various military operations.
78-438: Listen important and education communities of north malabar and until lately, there was a special regiment in malabar. Which has done useful service. Now that this regiment is being disbanded, it is only proper that Thiyyar should be given sufficient representation in both the rank of malabar battalion, especially in view of the fact that malabar has a enocial territorial force of it. Listen appointed as army sentunies. The letter of
156-410: A great navigators, warrior clan, scholars and aryavaidya physicians.One of the renowned aryavaidya scholar and physician was Ayyathan Kannan Vaidyar the great grandfather of Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan he was well versed in poison therapy, and was also a well known Sanskrit scholar and Gurukkal. " Thalassery Thalassery ( Malayalam: [t̪ɐlɐʃ(ː)eːɾi] ), formerly Tellicherry ,
234-634: A population of more than 2 million, making it the second-largest in Kerala and the 19th largest in India. 67.15% of the total population of Kozhikode district live in urban areas (which includes Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Census Towns), according to the 2011 Census of India . The Multidimensional Poverty Index report prepared by NITI Aayog based on the National Family Health Survey 2015–16 declared Kozhikode as
312-561: A prominent position in the history of Malayalam journalism . The origin of journalism in the district can be traced back to 1880. The Kerala Pathrika is likely the earliest newspaper published from Kozhikode. Keralam , Kerala Sanchari and Bharath Vilasam are among the other newspapers that were published from Kozhikode in the nineteenth century. Kozhikode is the 'birthplace' of the widely circulated Malayalam dailies Mathrubhumi , Desabhimani and Madhyamam . Chandrika , Thejas , Siraj , Varthamanam and Calicut Times are
390-569: A trading post and built a factory at Tellicherry in 1694, having gained permission from Vadakkalankur, the prince regent of the Raja of Kolathunad. They had already been trading on the Malabar coast for much of that century, buying pepper from merchants, and had established a similar post at Travancore ten years earlier. In 1761, the British captured Mahe , which lies adjacent to Thalassery, and
468-519: Is 66 km from Thalassery. Mangalore is 150 km from Thalassery. Interstate highway, Thalassery-Coorg Road ( SH-30 ) is a major road linking Kerala to Kodagu district of Karnataka State. Interstate buses ply on this route in a frequency of one in an hour. The hill stations Virajpet in Kodagu and Mananthavady in Wayanad are 82 km away from the town. Regular buses to Bengaluru , which
546-654: Is a municipality and commercial city on the Malabar Coast in Kannur district in the state of Kerala , India, bordered by the districts of Mahe , Kozhikode , Wayanad , Kasaragod and Kodagu (Karnataka) . Thalassery municipality has a population of just under 100,000 as of 2011 census . Thalassery Heritage City has an area of 23.98 square kilometres (9.26 sq mi). Thalassery has an altitude ranging from 2.5 to 30 metres (8 ft 2 in to 98 ft 5 in) above mean sea-level. Tellicherry municipality
624-513: Is a ritual performance art form that depict the cultural heritage of North Malabar, especially of ancient Kolathunad . Theyyam depicts Shiva bhutaganas , Kali and other deities and cultural heroes. The drama is enacted based on ancient stories and the language used is "Tottam pattu", a primitive form of Malayalam. Theyyam shows the Buddhist influence from centuries ago. Theyyam is usually held from October to May every year. The colour of Theyyam,
702-553: Is an English Medium school (established 1856) in Malabar. Dr. Hermann Gundert was a tutor there. Kaikose Ruderasha, a Parsi , donated funds to build the institute with the assistance of German missionaries. Other educational institutions include Sports Authority of India Centre, Nettur Technical Training Foundation , St Joseph's Higher Secondary School , Sacred Heart Girls High School , and Basel Evangelical Mission Parsi High School . Thalassery Railway Station operates under
780-701: Is at a distance of 310 km from Thalassery, operate on a daily basis. The Thalassery-Mahe bypass, a six-lane highway inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2024, significantly enhances connectivity between Muzhapilangad in Kannur district and Azhiyoor in Kozhikode district. The Thalassery carnival, the beach fest in Muzhappilangad beach and Dharmadam beach are notable attractions. The area's four rivers (Anjarakkandi, Dharmadam, Koduvally and Mahe) around Thalassery town and other beaches in
858-546: Is classified as a Tier 2 city by the Government of India . NIT Calicut , NIEIT and IIM Kozhikode are institutions of national importance located in the district. Kozhikode is the largest city in the erstwhile Malabar District and acted as its headquarters during British Raj . In antiquity and the medieval period, Kozhikode was dubbed the City of Spices for its role as the major trading point for Indian spices . It
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#1732772424572936-520: Is officially named Kozhikode in Malayalam, and in English, it is known by its anglicised version, Calicut . The word calico , a fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth that was exported from the port of Kozhikode, is thought to have been derived from Calicut . The term for tricolour cats called calico cats , is as well derived from the fabric name. Following the formation of Kerala in 1956,
1014-565: Is often called the "queen of Indian track and field". She is nicknamed Payyoli Express. Currently she runs the Usha School of Athletics at Koyilandy in Kerala. T. Abdul Rahman , popularly known as Olympian Rahman, was an Indian Olympian footballer from Kozhikode. Rahman was a member of the Indian team that reached the semi-final in 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Other sports personalities include Jimmy George, Tom Joseph (Indian volleyball player and
1092-543: Is the Malayalam / Tamil term for a Hindu temple , referring to the Tali Shiva Temple . Both the terms kōyil and kōvil are used interchangeably. The name also got corrupted into Kolikod , or its Arab version Qāliqūṭ and later its anglicised version Calicut. The Arab merchants called it Qāliqūṭ ( IPA : qˠaːliqˠːuːtˤ). Chinese merchants called it Kūlifo . Tamils called it as Kallikottai. The city
1170-572: Is typically red. Velan , a reporter and prophet endowed with supernatural powers in Veriyatal is described in the Sangam literature 500 CE. It could have been a tribal ritual art which evolved under Buddhism and the Brahminic revival of Hinduism. This art form is called, variously, "Kaliyattom" or "Theyyam" or "Tirayattom", depending on the locality. The first Malayalam short story Vasanavikriti
1248-489: The Indian state of Kerala , along its southwestern Malabar Coast . The city of Kozhikode , also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters. The district is 67.15% urbanised. The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making Kozhikode metropolitan area the second-largest in Kerala and the 19th largest in India. Kozhikode
1326-580: The Indian subcontinent , in the northern part of Kerala State . The city has Dharmadam Panchayat in the north, Eranholi and Kodiyeri in the east New Mahe in the south and the Arabian Sea on the west. The palm-fringed terrain has a scenic coastline and features four rivers, canals and hills with orange-hued rock. One of the four rivers is the Mahe River (Mayyazhipuzha). During the British Raj ,
1404-645: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been fighting in this area for supremacy for the last 50 years. Clashes in 2008 left seven people killed and many have been injured. The High Court of Kerala called this manslaughter a "compelling sport" and suggested permanent deployment of Central forces in the affected areas. Thalassery experiences a tropical monsoon climate under the Köppen climate classification . The wet season starts in June as
1482-646: The dhobi community and the fishermen who lived along the beach. In 1830, the Tellicherry Cricket Club (TCC) was formed. By the 1930s Thalassery had become a major cricket centre. Many teams used to visit the town for matches. The earliest record of a cricket match in Thalassery is a report in Malayala Manorama in 1890. It's about a match between Thalassery and the neighbouring town of Kannur. Thalassery Stadium , located close to
1560-706: The sadya . The film history of Kozhikode dates back to 1950s. Some of the main production companies of Malayalam films like Grihalakshmi Productions, Kalpaka and Swargachitra are based in Kozhikode. The city was also an important hub of prominent filmmakers like I. V. Sasi and T. Damodaran . Kozhikode produced such notable actors as K. P. Ummer , Mammukoya , Balan K. Nair , Santha Devi and Kuthiravattam Pappu . The evergreen musician Baburaj , lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery , filmmakers Ranjith , V. M. Vinu , A. Vincent , Shajoon Kariyal and Anjali Menon , and cinematographer P. S. Nivas also hail from Kozhikode. Some of
1638-410: The 17th century, His Highness Sri Samoothiri Manavedan Maharaja authored the famous Krishnattam , a Manipravalam text describing the childhood of Lord Krishna in eight volumes. The district is famous for folk songs or ballads known as Vadakkan Pattukal . The most popular songs celebrate the exploits of Thacholi Othenan and Unniyarcha . An intellectual debate for Vedic scholars, where winners receive
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#17327724245721716-421: The 1885 administration manual of the former Madras Presidency cites, which includes information on the research of regional legends and folklore, indicates that the name Thalassery in ancient Sanskrit literature was Shwetaranyapura. Thalassery was a trade hub where Dutch , British , Portuguese , Chinese , Arab , and Jewish traders had considerable influence in the spice market. The British established
1794-409: The 2001 India census, Thalassery had a population of 92,558, making it Kerala's eighth largest city in population. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. The city has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Both male and female literacy are 86%. In Thalassery, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Thalassery urban agglomeration consists of
1872-400: The 2011 census, Hindus constitute the majority of the population, followed by Muslims and Christians. The proportion in the 2011 census was 56.21% Hindus; 39.24% Muslims and 4.26% Christians. There is a small presence of Jains (601), Sikhs (297), and Buddhists (235). The district has a generally humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to May. The rainy season is during
1950-781: The European regiment. 51 Native irregulars were also maintained. on the occasions of war. It is seen mentioned in some documents that this battalion played a major role in Pazhassi Raja British East India Company War. it is stated that, 1802. A European regiment and three battalions of native infantry were to be stationed at Canara in order to withdraw the British troops from Goa ; If they remain at Goa, one regiment and two battalions will suffice for service in Canara. One regiment and one battalion were to be stationed at Mangalore for detachments in
2028-527: The Mahe River was nicknamed the English Channel because it separated British-ruled Thalassery from French-ruled Mahe . Other rivers are Kuyyali River, Ummanchira River and Anjarakandi River . Muzhappilangad Beach , the sole beach where driving is possible in Kerala (with a 4 km long drivable area), is located within 6 km from the downtown part of Thalassery. Unlike southern Kerala,
2106-775: The Malabar Mahotsavam, the annual cultural fest of Kozhikode, every year since 1981 the Tyagaraja Aradhana Trust has been conducting a five-day music festival in honour of Tyagaraja . The festival is complete with the Uncchavritti, rendering of Divyanama kritis, Pancharatna Kritis , concerts by professional artistes and students of music from morning to late in the evening. Kozhikode has a tradition of Ghazal and Hindustani music appreciation. There are many Malayalam Ghazals. The late film director and play back singer M. S. Baburaj , from Kozhikode
2184-457: The Nairs who had the privilege of carrying arms with them, according to Hindu social customs. But there were a number of Thiyya families known for martial skills and many families were known as gurukkals with Kalaripayattu traditions in the northern parts of Malabar. One of the prominent aristocratic family at Malabar was Ayyathan family who were the small time rulers of Randuthara (now Dharmadom) and
2262-401: The National Family Health Survey 2015–16 declared Kozhikode as the third-least poor district in India , only after to Kottayam and Ernakulam , with a negligible multidimensional poverty rate of 0.26%. The exact origin of the name Kozhikode is uncertain. According to many sources, the name Kozhikode is derived from Koyil-kota (fort), meaning fortified palace . Koil or Koyil or Kovil
2340-478: The PVS Film City (the first multiplex in Malabar region) and Crown Theatre. Kozhikode is known as the second Mecca of football (after Kolkata ). The other most popular games in Kozhikode are cricket , football, basketball, badminton and volleyball. The EMS Stadium hosted many international football matches of major football teams in the past. The city is home to many international footballers. One of
2418-850: The Palakkad Railway Division of the Southern Railway. It is a Class 'A' railway station. It is on the Shoranur – Mangalore line. No direct line connects Thalasery to Mysore, although a feasibility study for such a route was funded in 2013. The nearest airport is Kannur International Airport , located 24 km east from the town. Calicut International Airport 100 km, Mangalore International Airport 170 km and Cochin International Airport 235 km could be alternate choices. Kanyakumari-Mumbai NH-66 passes through Thalassery. Kozhikode
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2496-761: The SUN Network. AIR FM radio station: Kozhikode – 103.6 MHz; AIR MW radio station: Kozhikode – 684 kHz. A television transmitter has been functioning in Kozhikode since 3 July 1984, relaying programmes from Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan . Doordarshan has its broadcasting centre in Kozhikode located at Medical College. The Malayalam channels based on Kozhikode are the Shalom Television , Darshana TV and Media One TV . All major channels in Malayalam viz. Manorama News , Asianet , Surya TV , Kairali TV , Amrita TV , Jeevan TV , Indiavision and Jaihind have their studios and news bureaus in
2574-581: The South West Monsoon , which sets in the first week of June and extends up to September. The North East Monsoon extends from the second half of October through November. The average annual rainfall is 3,266 millimetres or 129 inches. The best weather is found in towards the end of the year, in December and January – the skies are clear, and the air is crisp. The highest temperature recorded was 39.4 °C or 102.9 °F in March 1975. The lowest
2652-412: The Thalassery municipality and panchayaths of Eranholi , Kadirur , Dharmadam , Muzhappilangad , Pinarayi and New Mahe with a present population of around 300,000. Hindus make up 61.37% of the population, followed by Muslims (34.30%), and Christians (3.64%). Thalassery is nicknamed the city of three Cs -- Cake, Cricket and Circus. The first bakery in Kerala was established in the city and cricket
2730-406: The area also attract visitors. Muzhappilangad beach is a 5.5 km long beach where it is possible to drive vehicles. This beach was listed as one of the top 10 drive-in beaches in the world by BBC survey. http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20160617-the-worlds-best-beaches-for-driving It is an important center of Kalari payattu and health tourism. Other visitors come to experience Theyyam and explore
2808-460: The area's history, such as Tellicherry Fort . Thalassery Pier ( Kadalpaalam ), Overbury's Folly , Pazhassi Dam and Reservoir garden and Malayala Kala Gramam, New Mahe,(7 km from Thalassery) are other attractions. A shipwreck is visible near the Thalassery shore. The area is an epicenter of political violence between the RSS and Communists. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and
2886-431: The city has gained momentum and fast foods are very popular. The new generation is more inclined to Chinese,Arab and American food culture and a new trend of vegetarianism is getting popular because of health concerns. The city is also famous for Haluva called as Sweet Meat by Europeans due to the texture of the sweet. Kozhikode has a main road in the town named S. M. Street ( Mittayi Theruvu ). It derived this name from
2964-420: The city of Kozhikode with the plateau of Wayanad . The district is divided into four taluks : Kozhikode, Vatakara , Koyilandy and Thamarassery . By the 2011 census there are 12 block panchayats: Balusseri, Chelannur, Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kunnamangalam, Kunnummal, Melady, Panthalayani, Perambra, Thodannur, Thuneri and Vatakara. The Multidimensional Poverty Index report prepared by NITI Aayog based on
3042-434: The city. Satellite television services are available through DD Direct+ , Dish TV , Sun Direct DTH and Tata Sky . Asianet Cable Vision popularly known as ACV telecasts daily city news. Spidernet is another local channel. Other local operators include KCL and Citinet. The Calicut Press Club came into existence in 1970. It is the nerve centre of all media activities, both print and electronic. Began with around 70 members in
3120-419: The district a ranking of 115th in India (out of a total of 640 ). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 7.31%. Kozhikode has a sex ratio of 1097 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 95.24%. 67.15% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.45% and 0.49% of the population respectively. The Kozhikode metropolitan area has
3198-615: The district, in addition to the Kozhikode Municipal Corporation , which was established in 1962 as the second municipal corporation in Kerala after Trivandrum. The district's municipal towns are: There are three Lok Sabha constituency in Kozhikode: Vatakara , Kozhikode , and Wayanad . There are 13 Kerala Legislative Assembly seats in Kozhikode district. Kozhikode is one of the largest economic hubs in Kerala. Being home to about 8% of
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3276-549: The erstwhile Malabar District was divided into three: Kannur district , Kozhikode district, and Palakkad district . At that time, Kozhikode district had two Revenue Divisions : Kozhikode Revenue Division and Malappuram Revenue Division. Kozhikode Revenue Division had four Taluks: Vatakara, Koyilandy, Kozhikode, and South Wayanad. Malappuram Division had two Taluks: Eranad and Tirur . On 16 June 1969, Malappuram Revenue Division of Kozhikode district excluding three Revenue villages, Feroke , Ramanattukara , and Kadalundi ,
3354-437: The famous was Olympian Abdurahman who played for the nation in many international games including Melbourne Olympic games. K.P. Sethu Madhavan, Premnath Phillips, Muhamad Najeeb, M Prasannan, Sudheer etc. are some international footballers from Kozhikode. The seven-a-side form of football is also very famous in the city. P. T. Usha , is a famous athlete who is regarded as one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced and
3432-424: The first Chairman of Thalassery municipality. Thalassery grew into a prominent place during European rule, due to its strategic geographic location. Thalassery has played a significant historical, cultural, educational and commercial role in the history of India, especially during the colonial period. On 9 February 2014, Thalassery taluk was split in two and Iritty taluk was formed. The northeastern hilly region of
3510-595: The former Thalassery Taluk such as Peravoor , Aralam, Ayyankunnu, Kottiyoor , Kelakam are within the Iritty Taluk area. The name Thalassery likely originated from a combination of the Dravidian words Thala (Head) and cheri (low lying settlement), meaning 'starting place of a settlement' or 'head of a settlement'. It could also have emerged from Talakkathe cheri , a combination of Talakkathe (upper or north) and Cheri (settlement). The second volume of
3588-668: The government of Madras in October (1932) throws light on the fact about the Thiyyar regiment in malabar early. Nowhere in the Malabar region is an army of only nairs to be seen. In the Thiyya division itself, various police forces and the military sector were under the French forces. This necessitated the maintenance of a fairly strong force at Thalassery . Personnel were recruited from the local Tiveys ( Tiyyas ) as regular force to support
3666-472: The necessary arrange ments for disbanding the three corps of sebundies . The General has desired that I would suggest to you the propriety of taking into the service, as revenue or police peons, as many of these discharged sebundies as you may be willing to entertain in those capacities, rather than to let loose upon Mala bar at once so large a body of men accustomed to arms . You will be the best judge how far you can attend to this suggestion . If you can take into
3744-515: The north, Wayanad to the east, and Malappuram to the south. The Arabian Sea lies to the west and the Western Ghats mountain range stretches towards the east. Vavul Mala , a 2,339 m high peak situated on the trijunction of Kozhikode, Malappuram , and Wayanad districts, is the highest point of elevation in the district. It lies between latitudes 11° 08'N and 11° 50'N and longitudes 75° 30'E and 76° 8'E. The Thamarassery Churam connects
3822-506: The numerous Halwa stores which used to dot the street. The history of this Street dates back to time of the Zamorin of Calicut , when the ruler invited Gujarati sweetmeat makers to set up shop in the city and accommodated their shops just outside the palace walls. Another speciality is banana chips , which are made crisp and wafer-thin. Other popular dishes include seafood preparations (prawns, mussels, mackerel) . Vegetarian fare includes
3900-531: The other cine actors like Nellikode Bhaskaran , Augustine , Madhupal , Anoop Menon , Neeraj Madhav and Vijayan Malaparamba are from Kozhikode. The 1947 Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Hollywood thriller, Sinbad the Sailor , mentions Kozhikode. Kozhikode, the largest city in the Malabar region, also has a vital role in the entertainment segment. The city's first theatre, Calicut Crown, was opened as early as 1925. The city has more than 10 theatres and two multiplexes,
3978-440: The other dailies from Kozhikode. Along with those papers, noted dailies like Malayala Manorama , Kerala Kaumudi , Mangalam , Deepika , The Times of India , New Indian Express , The Hindu , Deccan chronicle , Janmabhumi , Veekshanam and evening dailies like Pradeepam , Rashtra deepika , News Kerala and Flash are published from Kozhikode. Nearly all news agencies, other major newspapers published from outside
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#17327724245724056-631: The preservation of historical structures. Thalassery cuisine (a blend of Arabian, Persian, Indian and European styles of cooking) is popular around the world. Thalassery biryani is popular as an ethnic brand, and Tellicherry pepper is also used in Europe. Painting and sculpture exhibitions are frequently held at the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi art gallery located in Keezhantimukk, Thiruvangad. Theyyam (or Thirayattam)
4134-440: The region of Thalassery does not have lagoons, although many rivers flow through it. Thalassery however has a large area of mangroves, which is now being protected. The coast has no delta formation. The coastal plain is only a few kilometres in width and is bordered by highlands. The north of Thalassery is Dharmadam, an island area surrounded by two rivers and the sea. On the eastern side, hilly areas start from Kuthuparamba. As of
4212-592: The roll, this Press Club, over the years, became a prestigious and alert media centre in the state with a present membership of over 280. Kozhikode is served by Calicut International Airport ( IATA : CCJ , ICAO : VOCL ) located at Karipur in Malappuram District , about 28 kilometres (17 miles) from Kozhikode city. The airport started operation in April 1988. It has two terminals, one for domestic flights and second for international flights. Kozhikode
4290-413: The royal families and other major Nair and Namboothiri feudal lords to return, but this was heavily opposed by some local rulers. Along with heavy taxation and laws that curbed free movement, the appeal resulted in multiple uprisings against the British with heavy casualties to British forces. Thousands of soldiers were killed, but the resistance was eventually defeated. Thalassery lies on the west coast of
4368-558: The sea, hosts Ranji Trophy cricket matches quite often. Wellesley is believed to have introduced this game in Kerala in the 18th century for British soldiers garrisoned in the Tellichery Fort. India's first cricket club, which was later named the Town Cricket Club, was formed in 1850 at Tellichery by Wellesley. The Tellichery Cricket ground was the hub of cricket activities during this period. An exhibition match
4446-455: The service all the Nair, Tier, and Moplah sebundies in Malabar, and all local and volunteer corps in other parts, and to reduce the numbers of the regular battalions to the peace establish ment of t of 1796, that is to say, to 900 each battalion. The number of battalions is not to be altered at present . In consequence of this information, I write this day to Colonel Boles to desire that he will make
4524-470: The service any number of these people, I think the peace of the country will be benefited . The General says that he intends to propose to government that waste land may be given to the discharged sebundies and sepoys in the different parts of the country. Eliza Draper , who was born in British India and married to a British soldier, mentions Thiyyas as "a community bearing arms, though it was mainly
4602-490: The settlement was handed over to the ruler of Kadathanadu . The British restored Mahe to the French as a part of the 1763 Treaty of Paris. In 1779, the Anglo-French war broke out, resulting in the French loss of Mahe . In 1783, the British agreed to restore to the French their settlements in India, and Mahe was handed over to the French in 1785. After the annexation of Malabar, the British called upon Thalassery,
4680-552: The southern parts of the province; A battalion in Kundapur. A battalion was to be stationed at Seedasighur in case the British troops were withdrawn from Goa. One regiment of Europeans, five battalions of native infantry, and three companies of artillery were to be in the province of Malabar, except Wayanad, provided for in the supply to Mysore . 1. "Seringapatam, 11th March, 1802. a letter from General Stuart , in which he informs me that orders have been received to discharge from
4758-404: The southwest monsoon first hits the coastal Kerala and continues until the end of September. A brief pre-monsoon mango showers interval occurs sometime during April. Precipitation from the northeast monsoon sets in during the second half of October through November. Kozhikode district ]] Kozhikode ( pronounced [koːɻikːoːɖɨ̆] ), is one of the 14 districts in
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#17327724245724836-700: The state are represented in Kozhikode. The Times of India , the largest-circulating English broadsheet newspaper in the world, started circulation in Kozhikode on 1 February 2012. A large number of weeklies, fortnightlies and monthlies are also published there (such as Information Technology Lokam , a computer magazine in Malayalam ). Newspapers in other regional languages like English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu are available. The Kozhikode radio station of All India Radio has two transmitters: Kozhikode AM (100 kilowatt) and Kozhikode FM [Vividh Bharathi] (10 kilowatt). Private FM radio stations: Radio Mango 91.9 operated by Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd. and Red FM 93.5 of
4914-536: The state's population, the district contributes more than 12% to the state's income. Nedungadi Bank, the first and oldest bank in the modern state of Kerala , was established by Appu Nedungadi at Kozhikode in the year 1899. Cyberpark at Kozhikode is one of IT hubs in Kerala . The economy of Kozhikode significantly depends upon its Service sector. In the field of Malayalam language and literature, Kozhikode district has made many significant contributions. During
4992-503: The third-least poor district in India , only after to Kottayam and Ernakulam , with a negligible multidimensional poverty rate of 0.26%. Malayalam is the predominant language, spoken by 99.05% of the population. Small minorities speak Tamil and Hindi , mainly in urban areas. The centuries of trade across the Indian Ocean has given Kozhikode a cosmopolitan population. Religions in Kozhikode district (2011) According to
5070-412: The title of Pattathanam , takes place at Thali temple during the month of Thulam . Kozhikode also has a strong associations with ghazals and football . Many prominent writers of Malayalam literature hail from Kozhikode district. Among them are S. K. Pottekkatt , Thikkodiyan , Punathil Kunjabdulla , U. A. Khader , Akbar Kakkattil , N. N. Kakkad , P. Valsala and M. N. Karassery. S. K. Pottekkatt
5148-477: The usual basmati rice . Porridges such as mutaari kachiyatu (ragi porridge) are also popular. The spice trade from the Malabar coast which began around 1500 BC is still active. In 1800, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington made Thalassery (then Tellicherry) his base. Wellesley and his colleagues played cricket in the town maidan, often watched by bystanders, who would help the English officers whenever they were short of players. They played were from
5226-512: Was 14 °C or 57.2 °F recorded on 26 December 1975. The headquarters of the district administration is Kozhikode Civil Station in West Hill. The district administration is headed by the District collector . He is assisted by deputy collectors with responsibility for general matters, land acquisition, revenue recovery, land reforms, and elections. There are seven municipal towns in
5304-611: Was captain of Indian volleyball team) and Premnath Phillips. Jaseel P. Ismail , V. Diju , Aparna Balan & Arun Vishnu are international badminton players from the city. The Sports & Education Promotion Trust (SEPT) was established to promote sports development in India with focus on football. Started in 2004 and based in Kozhikode, the trust has set up 52 centres called "football nurseries" spread across thirteen districts in Kerala. Since 2010, Calicut Mini Marathon runs have been organised by IIM Kozhikode and witness participation of around 7000 people every year. Kozhikode occupies
5382-502: Was conducted in there to raise funds during the First World War . The educational renaissance of Malabar started from Thalassery due to the influence of European missionaries. Government Brennen College, Thalassery , founded in 1862, is one of the oldest educational institutions in India. Kannur University Thalassery Campus is located at Palayad, 6 km north of Thalassery. The Basel Evangelic Mission Parsi High school
5460-582: Was first played in India here. The British had considerable impact on local culture. As an ancient trade center, the trading and business relations that existed with the Europeans and the Arabs brought people and ideas from many other lands. The European Christian missionaries and the educational reforms they brought played an important role in transforming society. The Government of Kerala has included Thalassery in its heritage city project. The project includes
5538-716: Was formed on 1 November 1866 according to the Madras Act 10 of 1865 (Amendment of the Improvements in City act 1850) of the British Indian Empire , making it the second oldest municipality in the state. At that time, the municipality was known as Tellicherry Commission and Tellicherry was the capital of North Malabar . G. M. Ballard, the Malabar collector, was the first president of the municipal commission. A European barrister, A. F. Lamaral, would later become
5616-718: Was influenced by Ghazal and Hindustani. There are DJ parties and events that are held in hotels and malls and pubs and IT parks in Calicut. Ragam and Thatva fest in NITC and different fests in IIM gets participation of international bands. Kozhikode offers a variety of South Indian , North Indian , European , Chinese , Arab , Gujarati and Jain food. The culinary culture of the city has been moulded by Portuguese, Dutch, French, British, Arab and other Indian influence. It offers both veg and non-veg dishes in great variety. The mall culture in
5694-487: Was perhaps the most celebrated writer from Kozhikode whose award-winning work Oru Theruvinte Katha is set in S. M. Street . Several leading Malayalam publishing houses are based in the city, including Poorna, Mathrubhumi , Mulberry , Lipi and Olive. Several libraries are located in and around the city. The Kozhikode Public Library and Research Centre at Mananchira was constructed in 1996. In 2023, Kozhikode became India's first UNESCO City of Literature. In addition to
5772-989: Was said to be fluent in Malayalam , Tamil and Telugu . He is remembered for his 1887 guide to the Malabar District , popularly known as the Malabar Manual . Rajyasamacharam and Paschimodayam (the first two Malayalam newspapers) were published from Illikunnu, Nettoor in Tellicherry in 1847 by Hermann Gundert , who was the editor of the journal and was a religious propagator from the Basel Evangelical Mission Society(BEMP) . Rajyasamacharam started publishing from Illikkunnu in Thalassery City. Vishnu Pant Chhatre's Great Indian Circus, established in 1880 in Bombay,
5850-545: Was separated to form Malappuram district . Again on 1 November 1980, the South Wayanad Taluk of Kozhikode district was separated to form Wayanad district . (Details for 'Kozhikode Urban' retrieved from Census of India. ) According to the 2018 Statistics Report , Kozhikode district has a population of 3,249,761, roughly equal to the nation of Mongolia or the US state of Iowa . 2011 Census of India gives
5928-777: Was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins), which was also the largest kingdom in Kerala prior to the expansion of Travancore in the mid-18th century CE. The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to medieval South Indian coast for the Chinese, the Arabs , the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally the British . Kozhikode district is bordered by the districts of Kannur and Mahé ( Puducherry ) to
6006-505: Was the first circus establishment in India. A tour of Thalassery led to the meeting of Chhatre with Keeleri Kunhikannan , a martial arts trainer. Keeleri Kunjikannan established the first dedicated circus school in India in 1901. He is known as "the father of Kerala Circus". A circus academy was inaugurated in Thalassery in 2010. Thalassery is known for its biryani (in local dialect, biri-yaa-ni) Unlike other biriyani cuisines, Thalassery biryani uses Kaima / Jeerakasala rice instead of
6084-406: Was written by Vengayil Kunhiraman Nayanar in Thalassery. Indulekha , the first major Malayalam novel was published from Thalassery. Veenapoovu , the poem by Kumaran Asan was also published from Thalassery. Thinker and orator M N Vijayan spent a lifetime in Thalassery. Thalassery is also home to writer N. Prabhakaran . Actor and screenwriter Sreenivasan hails from Thalassery. William Logan
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