Chemmad

Chemmad
ചെമ്മാട്
Town
Main block of Darul Huda Islamic University, Chemmad
Main block of Darul Huda Islamic University, Chemmad
Chemmad is located in Kerala
Chemmad
Chemmad
Location in Kerala, India
Chemmad is located in India
Chemmad
Chemmad
Chemmad (India)
Coordinates: 11°02′31″N 75°54′40″E / 11.042°N 75.911°E / 11.042; 75.911
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Area
 • Total
11.56 km2 (4.46 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
43,632
 • Density3,774/km2 (9,776/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code
676306
Vehicle registrationKL-65

Chemmad is a rapidly growing commercial hub and the administrative headquarters of the Tirurangadi Taluk in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India. Located approximately 7 km east of the Parappanangadi railway station, it features amenities like the HiLITE Countryside Mall, local tourist spots, and the Darul Huda Islamic University.

Geography

Chemmad is located approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) east of Parappanangadi railway station and falls under the jurisdiction of the Tirurangadi Police Station.

Education establishments

  • KMMMO Arabic College, located on Parappanangadi–Chemmad Road, is an affiliated college of the University of Calicut offering BA programmes with modern infrastructure.

Social and administrative centers

The main hub of Tirurangadi Taluk and Municipality is located in Chemmad:

  • Taluk Headquarters
    • Tirurangadi Taluk Office
    • Mini Civil Station and Sub-Registrar Office are located in Chemmad Town.

Health Sector

Tirurangadi Taluk Headquarters Hospital (Government Hospital) is located near Chemmad Town.

Private & Specialty Hospitals

Lailas Hospital Al Rayhan Eye Hospital & College , Imrans Eye Hospital Tirurangadi Nursing Homes

Public Transport

There is a large private bus stand in the heart of Chemmad Town, which provides easy connectivity to Malappuram, Kozhikode, Parappanangadi and Tirur areas.

Religious and pilgrimage centers

There are several places of worship of historical and spiritual importance in and around Chemmad, which has a friendly atmosphere:

Mampuram Makham (Pilgrimage Center): Mampuram Makham, a famous pilgrimage center in Malabar, is located just 2 kilometers from Chemmad town on the banks of the Kadalundipuzha river. Thousands of pilgrims from all castes and religions visit this place every day, thanks to the spiritual leader Mampuram Thangal (Sayyid Alavi Thangal).

Chemmad Valiya Juma Masjid: The main place of worship located in the center of the town.

Thrikkulam Shiva Temple: This is a very ancient Hindu temple located just about one kilometer from Chemmad town.

Panthalodi Tharavad Temple: Another important place of worship near Chemmad town.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "KMMMO Arabic College listing – Justdial". Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "KMMMO Arabic College – institute details". Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "KMMMO Arabic College – Affiliation & establishment year". Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "About DHIU – Mission and Vision". Darul Huda Islamic University. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Darul Huda Islamic University to start educational institutes in four states". TwoCircles.net. 25 December 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2025.