Edakkara
Edakkara is a town located in Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an emerging commercial hub, and one of the busiest towns in Nilambur Taluk. Location Edakkara is located near Nilambur, Malappuram District, in the State of Kerala. The town is an emerging hub in East Eranad region within the Nilambur Taluk and Malappuram district. The town faces mountainous areas to its east, and is geographically bordered by two rivers. Nomenclature The name of the town is said to have derived from the Malayalam word Edathavalam (ഇടത്താവളം). It means a brief stay in the course of a long journey. During the period of British colonization of India, the town was sought as a 'place to rest' amidst their sojourn from Kozhikode to Ooty and vice versa. According to some locals, the place is believed to have got its name from its geographical location between two rivers: Chaliyar and Punnapuzha. History The history of Edakkra is intertwined with the history of Nilambur Kovilakam. Their land was divided into 18 Cherikkals (similar to today's ward system). Edakkara Panchayat was in the East cherikkal. That time people were forest dwellers; they were Malamuthar, Cholanaykkar, Malanaykkar, Aranadar, Paniyar, Kuruvar. Their