Moothedam
Moothedam is a small town and panchayath in Nilambur taluk of the Malappuram district in the Indian State of Kerala, India. It is situated on the foothills of the Western Ghats near Mukurthi National Park in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. The panchayath is surrounded by two rivers, the Punnappuzha to the north and west and the Karimpuzha to the south.
Moothedam | |
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village | |
  Moothedam Location in Kerala, India  Moothedam Moothedam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11.334008°N 76.309769°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679 331 |
| Telephone code | 00914931 |
It is known as the Green city of heaven. The people across Moothedam panjayath, had proved their social works among all the process.
Suburbs and villages
- Moothedam, Karappuram, Nellikkuth and Thalippadam
- Palankara, Edakkara, Karulai and Chungathara
Moothedam panchayath is surrounded by the Punnappuzha river, and forest. The Grama panchayath office is situated at Karappuram. There are 15 wards in this panchayath.
Radhamani teacher is the Panchayath President.
Transportation
Moothedam village connects to other parts of India through Nilambur town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through Ramanattukara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State. The nearest airport is at Karipur. The nearest major railway station is at Nilambur Road railway station.12 kilometers from Moothedam Town
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