Ramanattukara

Ramanattukara
Municipality Town

Azhinjilam Temple, Ramanattukara
Coordinates: 11°11′19″N 75°51′28″E / 11.1886744°N 75.8576775°E / 11.1886744; 75.8576775Coordinates: 11°11′19″N 75°51′28″E / 11.1886744°N 75.8576775°E / 11.1886744; 75.8576775
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kozhikode
Population (2001)
 • Total 30,436
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration KL 11

Ramanattukara is a Municipality census town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. This town was formerly called Kadungan Chira village.


Surabhi Junction
Anna poorna

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Ramanattukara had a population of 30,436. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Ramanattukara has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 80%. In Ramanattukara, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Etymology

The name came from "Raman anda kara" the place where rama stepped.

Location

blessed with vast land of agriculture. Ramanattukara is a very beautiful place, a village by heart and business town in becoming. Ramanattukara is a small yet bustling village-town situated 16 km south of Calicut city. Its location on the intersection of National Highway 17 and National Highway 213 had already given its economy a boost. This town also benefited when the Calicut International Airport came up, as this town is located on the Airport Road. To top it up, now the NH bypass for Calicut city starts from here.The 1st IT Park in North Kerala & 3rd in Kerala is just 20 km away. This has, again, added to the importance of this town.

Transportation

The nearest railhead to Ramanattukara is Feroke (5 km) and the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (10 km).

Economy

This town acts as a commercial center for the nearby smaller villages and towns. As is the case with any other Indian city, Calicut is also experiencing rapid growth. And the city limits have expanded almost up to Ramanattukara now. So new-age buildings for malls, hotels, restaurants are becoming a common sight here. The distance in between Ramanattukara and Vazhayoor is 8 km. Also this town is growing very fast as many shopping malls, a 5-star hotel named "KADAVU RESORT" came here.This 5 star hotel is only 2.5 kilometers away from this town. Ramanattukara acts as a major town in the land routes such as Thrissur to Calicut, Trivandrum to Calicut, Manjeri to Calicut and finally Coimbatore to Calicut. The nearest Luxury hotel is Park Residency. It is a three star hotel. IT company infiyo also located in Ramanatukara.[2] Ramanatukara is rapidly expanding and new companies are trying to comes there.

Tourist Attractions

Homeo Road

Homeo Road and Krishi Bhavan Road are two parallel road originating from Ramanattukara bus station. Both these roads are very scenic because of the paddy fields, coconut cultivations and the banana farms.

Major Organizations

Suburbs of Ramanattukara

Ayikkarappadi

Ayikkarappadi is the eastern part of Ramanattukara on the Manjeri Road. Padinonnam Mile, Kaithakkunda, and Kuriyodam are part of this area.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  2. ↑ infiyo locations

Location

Areas Of Ramanattukara
Calicut Pantheeramkavu Vazhakkad
Beypore Areekkode
   Ramanattukara Junction  
Vallikkunnu University Airport

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