Irimbiliyam

Irimbilayam Valiyakunnu
village
Irimbilayam Show map of Kerala Irimbilayam Show map of India Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 10°52′0″N 76°5′0″E / 10.86667°N 76.08333°E / 10.86667; 76.08333Coordinates: 10°52′0″N 76°5′0″E / 10.86667°N 76.08333°E / 10.86667; 76.08333
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Malappuram
Population (2001)
• Total	27,075
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	6XXXXX
Vehicle registration	KL-
Nearest city	Malappuram

Irimbiliyam is a village near valanchery in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.^[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Irimbiliyam had a population of 27075 with 12898 males and 14177 females.^[1]

Culture

Irimbiliyam village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Most of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.^[2]

Transportation

Irimbiliyam village connects to other parts of India through Kuttippuram town. National highway No.66 passes through Edappal and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Kuttippuram.

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