Manjeri
Manjeri (IPA: [mɐɲd͡ʑeːɾi]) is a major town and municipality in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is the fourth-most populous municipality in state. It is situated 23 kilometres (14 mi) southeast to Karipur International Airport and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast to Malappuram, the district headquarters, and forms a part of Malappuram metropolitan area. It is one of the major commercial towns under the Malappuram urban agglomeration and serves as the headquarters of Eranad Taluk. Manjeri Municipality is a Local Self Government Institution with a jurisdiction of three villages namely Manjeri, Payyanad, and Narukara.
Manjeri | |
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A view of Manjeri town | |
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| Coordinates: 11.12°N 76.12°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Manjeri Municipality |
| • Chairperson | V. M. Subaida (IUML) |
| • Vice chairman | V P Firoz(INC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.06 km2 (20.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 97,102 |
| • Density | 1,829/km2 (4,740/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Human Development | |
| • Sex ratio (2011) | 1059 ♀/1000♂ |
| • Literacy (2011) | 95.76% |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 676121, 676122, 676123 |
| Telephone code | 0483 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-10 |
| Metropolitan area | Malappuram metropolitan area |
| Website | www |
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