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[[File:River in Puthucode.jpg|thumb|River in Puducode village]]

'''Puducode''' (also spelled '''Puthucode''' and '''Puthukode''') is a village and [[gram panchayat]] in [[Palakkad district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory |publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224681&rlbtype=V |accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> It is situated in Alathur taluk, around 12&nbsp;km from [[Alathur]] and 4&nbsp;km from [[Vadakkancherry]], on the western bank of [[Mangalam River]], a sub-tributary of [[Bharathapuzha]].
'''Puthucode''' (also spelled '''Puducode''' and '''Puthukkode''') is a village and [[gram panchayat]] in [[Palakkad district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory |publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224681&rlbtype=V |accessdate=1 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101160938/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224681&rlbtype=V |archive-date=1 January 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is situated in Alathur taluk, around 12&nbsp;km from [[Alathur]] and 4&nbsp;km from [[Vadakkancherry]], on the western bank of [[Mangalam River]], a sub-tributary of [[Bharathapuzha]].


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Puducode had a population of 20,673 with 10,047 males and 10,626 females.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|first=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref>
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Puducode had a population of 20,673 with 10,047 males and 10,626 females.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref>


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
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At the end of North Village, there is a [[Shiva]] temple and a water tank. Legend goes that the temple was so rich earlier that all the vessels and articles used in temple were made of gold. There has also been a tradition of the chanting of ''Shyamala Dandakam'' every evening at this temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}
At the end of North Village, there is a [[Shiva]] temple and a water tank. Legend goes that the temple was so rich earlier that all the vessels and articles used in temple were made of gold. There has also been a tradition of the chanting of ''Shyamala Dandakam'' every evening at this temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}


Next to the Shiva temple, a [[mandapam]] called Shiva Mahal has been built. Shiva Mahal includes an elementary school, a high school, a [[Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan]] branch centre, and an [[Ayurvedic]] Hospital. Despite a historically large [[Brahmin]] population, Puducode is also home to a newly built mosque at [[Karapethai]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}
Next to the Shiva temple, a [[mandapam]] called Shiva Mahal has been built. Shiva Mahal includes an elementary school, a high school, a [[Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan]] branch centre, and an [[Ayurvedic]] Hospital. Despite a historically large [[Brahmin]] population, Puthucode is also home to a newly built mosque at [[Karapotta]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}


Historically the largest Muslim community Rawuthar (Marakyar) population is also in Puthucode. Maralad theru, Cheenikka theru, Panangad theru ,Palli theru, Thekku theru, Meley theru,Puthu theru are the better known among them.{{cn|date=May 2018}} They use Malayalam and Tamil as their common language.
Historically the largest Muslim community [[Rowther]]s population is also in Puthucode. Maralad Theru, Cheenikka theru, Panangad theru, Palli theru, Thekku theru, Meley theru, Puthu theru are the better known among them.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} They use Malayalam and Tamil as their common language.


The main festival celebrated in Puthucode is the '''Navarathri Festival''' which spans over 10 days and 9 Nights. During Navarathri Celebration all the houses in the village will be decorated with Bomma Kolu and each village is given special day to perform their celebrations inside the Bhagavathi Temple. In the specific day, the organizers from the village will arrange Elephant, Panchavadyam, Melam etc and take the Bhagavathi's Idol on the elephant to their village. All the 10 days, Lunch is given to the people who comes to the temple free of cost. On an average nearly 2000 people will have lunch per day
The celebrations during the traditional [[Nercha]] season are popular, and Puducode is also known for its [[Navaratri]] celebrations.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/06/16/stories/2004061602200200.htm |title=First golden flag mast |publisher=The Hindu |date=16 June 2004 |accessdate=5 January 2014}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==


Sarvajan High School is based in the village. It was built around 70 years ago in front of the West Nada of Sri Annapoorneswari temple and is itself fronted by another temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}Initially it was started only for girls education as the years passed by, the school expanded and started preparing pupils from the Nursery class up to X Standard.<ref>http://sarvajna.org/history.htm</ref>
Sarvajan High School is based in the village. It was built around 70 years ago in front of the West Nada (Door/Entrance) of the Sri Annapoorneswari temple and is itself fronted by another temple.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} Initially it was started only for girls education as the years passed by, the school expanded and started preparing pupils from the Nursery class up to X Standard.<ref>http://sarvajna.org/history.htm {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
Among Puducode's well-known residents have been Puthucode Krishnamurthy, the [[Carnatic music]]ian, and [[P. R. Sundaram Iyer]], whose grandson is [[P. C. Sreeram]], a [[cinematographer]] in Indian cinema. Sundaram Iyer founded the Sanskrit College in the village.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/19/stories/2005081900840300.htm |title=Centre of learning |publisher=The Hindu |date=19 August 2005 |accessdate=5 January 2014}}</ref>
Among Puducode's well-known residents have been Puthucode Krishnamurthy, the [[Carnatic music]]ian, and [[P. R. Sundaram Iyer]], whose grandson is [[P. C. Sreeram]], a [[cinematographer]] in Indian cinema. Sundaram Iyer founded the Sanskrit College in the village.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/19/stories/2005081900840300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061029032727/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/19/stories/2005081900840300.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=29 October 2006 |title=Centre of learning |newspaper=The Hindu |date=19 August 2005 |accessdate=5 January 2014}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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Puthucode
Puthucode, Puthukkode, Puducode
village
Puthucode
Pddy field in the village
Pddy field in the village
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Coordinates: 10°39′35″N 76°14′58″E / 10.65972°N 76.24944°E / 10.65972; 76.24944
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPalakkad
Government
 • TypePanchayat
 • BodyPuthucode Grama Panchayath
Population
 (2001)
 • Total20,673
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English, Tamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
678-687
Telephone code04922
Vehicle registrationKL-9 or KL-49
Lok SabhaAlathur
LegislativeTarur
Civic agencyPuthucode Grama Panchayath
Websitewww.puthucode.com
River in Puducode village

Puthucode (also spelled Puducode and Puthukkode) is a village and gram panchayat in Palakkad district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] It is situated in Alathur taluk, around 12 km from Alathur and 4 km from Vadakkancherry, on the western bank of Mangalam River, a sub-tributary of Bharathapuzha.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Puducode had a population of 20,673 with 10,047 males and 10,626 females.[2]

Culture

The Sri Annapoorneswari temple is a Bhagavathy place of worship located at the junction of four streets: South, East, North, and West of Puducode agraharam. Each street is referred to as a village. The temple is believed to be one of the 108 Durga temples established by Parasurama.[citation needed]

At the end of North Village, there is a Shiva temple and a water tank. Legend goes that the temple was so rich earlier that all the vessels and articles used in temple were made of gold. There has also been a tradition of the chanting of Shyamala Dandakam every evening at this temple.[citation needed]

Next to the Shiva temple, a mandapam called Shiva Mahal has been built. Shiva Mahal includes an elementary school, a high school, a Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan branch centre, and an Ayurvedic Hospital. Despite a historically large Brahmin population, Puthucode is also home to a newly built mosque at Karapotta.[citation needed]

Historically the largest Muslim community Rowthers population is also in Puthucode. Maralad Theru, Cheenikka theru, Panangad theru, Palli theru, Thekku theru, Meley theru, Puthu theru are the better known among them.[citation needed] They use Malayalam and Tamil as their common language.

The main festival celebrated in Puthucode is the Navarathri Festival which spans over 10 days and 9 Nights. During Navarathri Celebration all the houses in the village will be decorated with Bomma Kolu and each village is given special day to perform their celebrations inside the Bhagavathi Temple. In the specific day, the organizers from the village will arrange Elephant, Panchavadyam, Melam etc and take the Bhagavathi's Idol on the elephant to their village. All the 10 days, Lunch is given to the people who comes to the temple free of cost. On an average nearly 2000 people will have lunch per day

Education

Sarvajan High School is based in the village. It was built around 70 years ago in front of the West Nada (Door/Entrance) of the Sri Annapoorneswari temple and is itself fronted by another temple.[citation needed] Initially it was started only for girls education as the years passed by, the school expanded and started preparing pupils from the Nursery class up to X Standard.[3]

Notable people

Among Puducode's well-known residents have been Puthucode Krishnamurthy, the Carnatic musician, and P. R. Sundaram Iyer, whose grandson is P. C. Sreeram, a cinematographer in Indian cinema. Sundaram Iyer founded the Sanskrit College in the village.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Reports of National Panchayat Directory". Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  3. ^ http://sarvajna.org/history.htm [dead link]
  4. ^ "Centre of learning". The Hindu. 19 August 2005. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 5 January 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)


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