Keezhattur
Keezhattur is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. Poonthanam illam, the birthplace of "bhakthakavi" Poonthanam namboothiri, famous ancient Malayalam poet, is located here. The poonthanam illam is now a popular cultural centre. Keezhattur is a moderately large panchayat.The major place in keezhattur panchayat is kizhattur.'kizhattur pooram' is the major festival in keezhattur. Its administrative offices are located in Akkaparambu, which is about 12 km away from Perinthalmanna, the largest city of Malappuram district.
Keezhattur | |
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Village | |
Keezhattur is the birthplace of Poonthanam Namboothiri | |
| Coordinates: 11°3′0″N 76°13′0″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 20,457 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679325 |
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