# Ramanattukara

Ramanattukara is a municipality census town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. The town was formerly called Kadungan Chira village. Ramanattukara is located 16 km away from Kozhikode city.
Developing as a suburb of Kozhikode city, Ramanattukara is part of the master plan for the Kozhikode urban area.

## History

Ramanattukara, on the southern bank of Chaliyar river, was adjacent to the medieval kingdom of Parappanad. The Parappanad royal family is a cousin dynasty of the Travancore royal family. The rulers of Parappanad were vassals to the Zamorin of Calicut. The headquarters of the Parappanad royal family was the coastal town of Parappanangadi in present-day Malappuram district. In 15th century CE, Parappanad Swaroopam was divided into two - Northern Parappanad (Beypore Swaroopam) and Southern Parappanad (Parappur Swaroopam). Beypore, Cheruvannur, and Panniyankara, on northern bank of Chaliyar, became Northern Parappanad. Kadalundi, Vallikkunnu, and Parappanangadi, on the southern bank of Chaliyar became Southern Parappanad.
The ruler of the Kingdom of Tanur (Vettathunadu Swaroopam) was known to have assisted the Portuguese build a fort on the island of Chaliyam, which was a part of Southern Parappanad, and was destructed during the Battle at Chaliyam fort occurred in 1571. Feroke became a part of the Kingdom of Mysore in late 18th century CE. Following the Third Anglo-Mysore War and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam, Ramanattukara became a part of Malabar District under British Raj. Ramanattukara was included in Eranad Taluk in the Malappuram Revenue Division of Malabar District with its Taluk headquarters at Manjeri. Following the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956, Ramanattukara became a part of Tirurangadi Revenue block of Tirur Taluk. On 16 June 1969, Eranad Taluk, Tirur Taluk, Tirurangadi, and Parappanangadi, were transferred to newly formed Malappuram district. However, three Revenue Villages of Tirur Taluk, namely, Feroke, Ramanattukara, and Kadalundi, remained in Kozhikode district, as they were much closer to Kozhikode city centre. However Kadalundi Nagaram beach (where Kadalundi River flows into Arabian Sea, a part of Vallikkunnu Grama Panchayat), Tenhipalam, the centre of University of Calicut and Karippur, the site of Calicut International Airport, became parts of Malappuram. Feroke, Ramanattukara, and Kadalundi are parts of Kozhikode Taluk and Kozhikode metropolitan area.

## Demographics

As of 2011 census, Ramanattukara had a population of 35,937. Males constituted 48.90% of the population and females 51.09%. Ramanattukara had an average literacy rate of 95.95%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy was 97.71%, and female literacy was 94.21%. In Ramanattukara, 11.46% of the population was under 6 years of age.
As of 2001 India census, Ramanattukara had a population of 30,436. Males constituted 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.

## Election Results

Independents won 2 seats and have 1.31% vote share in 2020 election

### Political Performance in Election 2015

| S.No. | Party Name | Number of Councilors |
| 01 | LDF | 16 |
| 02 | UDF | 13 |
| 03 | BJP | 0 |
| 04 | Independents | 2 |

### 2010 Ramanattukara Gramapanchayat Elections

| S.No. | Political Front/Party | Number of Members |
| 1 | United Democratic Front (UDF) | 11 |
| 2 | Left Democratic Front (LDF) | 8 |
| 3 | National Democratic Alliance (NDA) | 0 |
| 4 | Others | 0 |
| Total | Total | 19 |

## Location

Ramanattukara is situated 16 km south of Kozhikode city. Its location on the intersection of National Highway 66 had already given its economy a boost. To top it up, now the NH bypass for Kozhikode city starts from here.

## Education

* Sevamandir spbhss Ramanattukara
* Ramanattukara Higher secondary school vaidyarangadi
* Government U P school Ramanattukara
* Farook arts and science college

## Transportation

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

## Suburbs of Ramanattukara

* Azhinhilam
* Perumugham and Pullikkadavu
* Chelembra, Puthukode, Irumooliparamba and Karad
* Kottupadam, Kakkov, Channayilpalliyali and Akode
* Virippadam, Oorkkadavu and Korappadam
* Mundumuzhi and Valillappuzha
* Kuriyadam and Aikarappady
* Arulippuram, Vaidyarangadi and Pulikkal
* Adivaram, Kuttoolangadi and Koshavarangadi
* EranhikkalRoad, KrishiBhavan, Muttumkunnu and Kokkivalavu
* Kunnampallynagar, Madamthodi and Shanthinagar
* ManthriRoad, HomeoRoad, Poovannurpally and Ette-nalu
* Manthrammal road
* Farook College