Mukkam
Mukkam is a major municipality town in Kozhikode, state of Kerala, India. Mukkam is one of the major regional suburb of the Kozhikode district. Mukkam is located about 27 km east of Calicut city on the bank of river Iruvanjippuzha, one of the major tributaries of river Chaliyar. Mukkam is also well knows for its secularistic features. The urban region of Mukkam is spread across Mukkam Municipality and the North Karassery region of Karassery Grama Panchayath. The town begins from North Karassery junction region and runs till Agasthianmuzhi Junction region.
Mukkam
Mukkom | |
|---|---|
Municipality/suburb/town | |
Mukkam Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°19′28″N 75°59′34″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Native Language | Malayalam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Mukkam Municipality |
| • Member of Parliament | Rahul Gandhi (Wayanad Constituency) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.28 km2 (12.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 40,670 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673602 |
| Telephone code | 91-495 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-57 |
| Nearest city | Kozhikode (28 kilometres (17 mi)) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Wayanad |
| Taluk | Kozhikode |
| Website | mukkammunicipality |
Mukkom is a fast developing town in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala. It is elevated to a status of Municipality with an extent of area of 31.28 km2 with in the Thaluk of Kozhikode.
It is the gateway to the emigrant settlements of the eastern region, Thiruvambady, Koodaranhi, Thottumukkom, Kodenchery and the commercial capital of this eastern region. Agriculture and hill products form the major share of the trade.
It is situated about 27 km from the Calicut International Airport and 30 kms from the Calicut Railway station. There are more than 20 Higher Educational Institutions in the area of Engineering and Health and Allied Sciences and two Arts and Science Colleges.
The prestigious national level institute like National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT-C), Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K). NIELT Kozhikode, Centre for Water Resource Development and Management Kozhikode (CWRDM), Institute of Mathematics are within the vicinity of this municipality.
Places of tourism such as Thusharagiri, Kakkadompoyil, Arippara Waterfalls, Vellarimala are within the hearsay area. It has a noted place in the freedom struggle. Freedom fighter Muhammed Abdurahiman breathed his last at Pottasseryof this Municipality. Jnanapeedam winner S.K Pottekkadu, wrote his famous novel ‘Nadan Premam’ Mukkom as its background.
Mukkam municipality is lying within the 11.3184o N and 75.9586oE about 1& of the total area is highland, 57& slightly slope, 23% moderately slope, 4% river shore and 15% plain land.
Demographic details
POPULATION AND DENSITY PATTERN
Mukkam municipality has a population of 40,670 (2011 census) with the growth rate of 9.41 % during 2001-2011. The density of population is 1300.17/Km2. The male population is 19,654 and female population is 21,016.
| Table | Population | Growth |
| Year | population | % |
| 1991 | 30338 | |
| 2001 | 37172 | 22.52 |
| 2011 | 40670 | 9.41 |
Housing Profile
Housing Issues
Housing in Mukkam has become an issue as the population and number of families have increased. In the past, housing was not a major issue as joint family system with prevalent culture. However, the elder members of the family are compelled to opt for separate houses as the limited infrastructure is a hindrance to all family members. This is the most important reason behind the increased housing problem in Mukkam. Again, the population growth as well as the non-availability of suitable land is another issue. Both of these factors combined have a major impact on the housing picture of the municipality.