Othukkungal
Grama Panchayat

The history of Othukungal Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district is a story of communal harmony and courageous struggles. This area is made up of parts of Mattathur and Puthur, which were part of Eranad during the British rule. The history of Paranambi, the ruler of Malappuram, who gave land to the old Mattathur Jumaat Mosque and the Kunnam temple, underlines the religious harmony here. During the freedom struggle, the British used laws like the "Mapilla Outrages Act" to suppress the people of this region who led a relentless struggle against foreign rule. The adventure of a young man named Alavi in Illikot during the 1921 struggle and the visits of Muhammad Abdur Rahman Sahib are bright pages in history. Mainly an agricultural area, the main crops here are paddy, coconut, and betel. Folk arts like Kolkkali,...