Mudikkode | |
Settlement Type: | town |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Malappuram |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 676521 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 0483 |
Registration Plate: | KL-10 |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Nearest city |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Pandikkad |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
Blank2 Info Sec1: | Malappuram |
Blank1 Name Sec2: | Climate |
Blank1 Info Sec2: | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
Blank2 Name Sec2: | Avg. summer temperature |
Blank2 Info Sec2: | 35°C |
Blank3 Name Sec2: | Avg. winter temperature |
Blank3 Info Sec2: | 20°C |
Mudikkode is a small village located in the Malappuram district in the state of Kerala. It is situated in Anakkayam Panchayath. Mudikkode is 17 km from the district headquarters of Malappuram. Nearby cities are Manjeri (10 km) and Pandikkad (6 km). The Kadalundi river is a presence in the village. Agriculture is a major source of income. Mudikkode is unique in Kerala for its diverse mix of religions; 95 percent of Mudikkode residents are Muslims and the remaining 5 percent are Hindus.[1]
Mudikkode 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]
Mudikode village connects to other parts of India through Manjeri town. National highway No.66 passes through Parappanangadi 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 Tirur.