Aroli

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Aroli
Village
Kurunthaaya Vayal of Kalliasseri
Kurunthaaya Vayal of Kalliasseri
Aroli is located in Kerala
Aroli
Aroli
Location in Kerala, India
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Country  India
State Kerala
District Kannur
Government
 • Body Village
Population (2001)
 • Total 5,537
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 670566
Telephone code 0497278****
Vehicle registration KL-13
Sex ratio 1068 ♂/♀
Lok Sabha constituency Kannur
Vidhan Sabha constituency Azhikode
Civic agency Village

Aroli is a village of Pappinisseri Panchayat in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.

This village is located completely on hilltop towards Northeast of Kalliasseri. Aroli village borders the villages of Pappinisseri, Kalliasseri and Anthoor, the Valapattanam River and NH-17 in Kannur District of North Malabar region in Kerala.[1]

Geography

Aroli is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[2] It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).

Demographics

According to the 2001 India census,[3] Aroli had a population of 5,537.

Etymology

In ancient days, the area of Aroli was full of Arali flowers. The name Aroli is believed to have been gained by this place due to the thick growth of this flower.

History

During Kolathiri, Aroli was under reign of Nayanars of Kalliasseri. Along with others, Tippu Sultan, during his invasion to North Malabar destroyed monuments and temples of Aroli too. During the rule of British this place was under Chirakkal Taluk of Malabar District in Madras Presidency. Presently this is a village of Pappinisseri Panchayat in Kannur District of Kerala.

Culture

Aroli is famous for:

  • Sree Vadeswaram Shiva Temple,
  • Mankadavu Juma Masjid,
  • Keecheri Paalottu Kavu,
  • Chalil Juma Masjid
  • Naadacheri Bhagawathi Kavu
  • Chittothidam Temple
  • Kalloori Kavu
  • Arayala Temple
  • Melchira Kottam
  • Kallaikkal Juma Masjid


Sree Vadeswaram Shiva Temple

This temple is situated on Vadeswaram Hill. This temple have a speciality that this is the only temple in Kerala having 'Ashtadhala Sreekovil' and hence it has become very famous Siva Temple of the region. The temple is built on top of this hill which looks like a mountain and hence known as 'Sree Kailasam' of North Malabar. The temple is under Chirakkal Devaswom Board.

Mankkadavu Juma Masjid

Mankkadavu Juma Masjid is a very famous Mosque among North Malabar Muslim society. The Mosque is at Mankkadavu on Aroli-Parassinikkadavu road, around 16 km from Kannur, 12 km and from Taliparamba.

Pappinisseri is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is Kannur). Kozhikode (Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur Airport is under construction near Mattannur.

Keecheri Paalottu Kavu

Keecheri Paalottu Kavuis a very famous Temple of Aroli. Thousands of people from neighbouring villages also participates in the Annual Vishu Vilakkulsam of this Temple. This Temple is situated near Keecheri on NH-17, around 13 km from Kannur, 11 km and from Taliparamba.

Kozhakkat Chuzhali Bhagawathy kshethram

Kozhakkat Chuzhali Bhagawathy kshethram is a very famous Temple of Aroli. It is taken care by the members of kozhakkat tharavad. Mahanavami is the main festival in this temple with poojaas on all the 9 days.

Pappinisseri is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is Kannur). Kozhikode (Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur Airport is under construction near Mattannur.

Major towns and roads

Important Places

  • Aroli
  • Aikkal
  • Arayaala
  • Chaalil
  • Chittothidam
  • Kallaikkal
  • Keecherikunnu
  • Kattyam
  • Kalloori
  • Kallaarambil
  • Kurunthaaya
  • Mankadavu
  • Moungoth
  • Paalottuvayal
  • Velapuram
  • Vaachakkal
  • Vadeswaram

Major roads

Transport

By air

  • The nearest airports are Calicut (about 132 km south) and Mangalore (about 143 km north). "Kannur International Airport" is under construction at Mattannur (മട്ടന്നൂര്‍) at an approximate distance of 30 km.

By train

  • Nearest major Railway Station is Kannur and other nearest Railways Station is Pappinisseri.
  • All passenger trains stop at Pappinisseri.
  • All the trains runs through this line including New Delhi-Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, stop at Kannur.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

By bus

  • From Kannur : Board any bus going to Parassinikkadavu via. Mankkadavu to alight at any part of Aroli.
  • From Parassinikkadavu : Board any bus going to Kannur via. Mankkadavu to alight at any part of Aroli.
  • From Taliparamba : Board any bus going to Kannur and alight at any of following Bus Stops to go particular part of Aroli:
    • Kalliasseri, Keecheri or Velapuram.

References

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