Korom
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Korom (the traditional local pronunciation is "Ko-ro-m") is a village
in Payyanur
, Kerala
. This village have an important place in the history of Communist movement in Kerala
. The village is renowned for the famous Hindu temple, Chenankavu
Bhagavathi Temple where the Goddess Bhagavathi is enshrined and attracts a number of Bhagavathi devotees. Village also have Muchilottu Kavu, a Hindu
shrine
where some of the most famous Theyyam
performances are being held annually. Another famous theyyam performance of Korom is at Sree Koormba Kavu which is celebrated annually.
Farmers of Korom, Payyanur Farka marched to the rice-godown of the landlord Alakkat Mavila Kunhambu Nambiar and took control of it and distributed the rice stored there among them to protest against the hoarding and black-marketing (happened in 1948). MSP (Malabar Special Police) force arrested the volunteers including KP Kunhikkannan, the leader of the "Karshaka Sangham" upon the request of the landlord. To protest against these arrests people marched to the spot where the volunteers were kept under police custody. Police started firing to the procession, which resulted in the death of a harijan youth called Pokkan. Pokkan was the first martyr in Payyanur Farka in the 1948-movement. This historic incident happened on 12 April 1948. Till this day, April 12 is observed as Korom martyr's day.
municipality and Taliparamba
taluk. Both councils are responsible for different aspects of local government.
In the 2001 census, the village had a population of 4486.
, Echilamvayal
, Kanjangad, Ezhimala, Kavvayi
.
Korom is located at 12.109976°N 75.21229°E It has an average elevation of 19 metres (52 feet). Climate is tropical, with an average annual temperature
of 29oC. Village of Korom is typical among North Kerala localities, facilitating the breeding of felis domesticus.
-Korom Government High; two Upper primary school -Korom Devisahayam UP School; Muthathy Saraswathi Vilasam UP one Lower primary school - Korom Mukkothadam LP and one polytechnic (Korom government Women's "Poly"). There is also an engineering college managed by a private trust.
Bhagavathi Temple (Temple of goddess Bhagavathi at Korom) is a small but exquisite temple in the center of this village. Korom Ayyappan Kavu is a shrine for lord Ayyappa, situated at North-East of the village.
The village also has two Catholic churches; St. Lucy Convent (Religious Teachers Filippini
, of the Italian St. Lucy Filippini) and Christ the King
Church (a mission of St. Joseph’s Church, Punchakkad).
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Payyanur
Payyanur
Payyanur is a Municipal Town situated at the northern end of Kannur district in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. This Municipality consists of three administrative villages viz. Vellur, Korom and Payyannur. Other villages are; Annur and Kokkanissery....
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. This village have an important place in the history of Communist movement in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. The village is renowned for the famous Hindu temple, Chenankavu
Chenankavu
The Chenankavu temple is a famous Bhagavathi temple in Kerala, located in Korom village, Payyanur, in north Kerala. This temple is renowned for its two annual festivals, Vishu Maholsavam and Saptaham Vayana, both held concurrently in the first half of April each year.-See also:* Temples of...
Bhagavathi Temple where the Goddess Bhagavathi is enshrined and attracts a number of Bhagavathi devotees. Village also have Muchilottu Kavu, a Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
where some of the most famous Theyyam
Theyyam
Theyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area Theyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu...
performances are being held annually. Another famous theyyam performance of Korom is at Sree Koormba Kavu which is celebrated annually.
History
korom is one of the village near payyannur. Mavila family was the biggest landlords of that area.Farmers of Korom, Payyanur Farka marched to the rice-godown of the landlord Alakkat Mavila Kunhambu Nambiar and took control of it and distributed the rice stored there among them to protest against the hoarding and black-marketing (happened in 1948). MSP (Malabar Special Police) force arrested the volunteers including KP Kunhikkannan, the leader of the "Karshaka Sangham" upon the request of the landlord. To protest against these arrests people marched to the spot where the volunteers were kept under police custody. Police started firing to the procession, which resulted in the death of a harijan youth called Pokkan. Pokkan was the first martyr in Payyanur Farka in the 1948-movement. This historic incident happened on 12 April 1948. Till this day, April 12 is observed as Korom martyr's day.
Governance
Korom is a civil village with an elected village council. It falls within the areas of PayyanurPayyanur
Payyanur is a Municipal Town situated at the northern end of Kannur district in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. This Municipality consists of three administrative villages viz. Vellur, Korom and Payyannur. Other villages are; Annur and Kokkanissery....
municipality and Taliparamba
Taliparamba
Taliparamba is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala and spread over an area of 43.05 km2. It stretches from the coastal area of Ramanthali to Nuchiyard and Vayathur villages, touching the Karnataka border.Taliparamba is a big town of 67,000 people...
taluk. Both councils are responsible for different aspects of local government.
In the 2001 census, the village had a population of 4486.
Geography
Nearby towns and places: PayyanurPayyanur
Payyanur is a Municipal Town situated at the northern end of Kannur district in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. This Municipality consists of three administrative villages viz. Vellur, Korom and Payyannur. Other villages are; Annur and Kokkanissery....
, Echilamvayal
Echilamvayal
-About:Echilamvayal is a village in the Kannur district of Kerala, India, located in the western side of Kallan Kunnu on the Payyanur-Pulingome state highway. Echilamvayal is primarily an agriculture area...
, Kanjangad, Ezhimala, Kavvayi
Kavvayi
Kavvayi is a small island, near Payyannur in the Kannur district of Kerala state in India. The island is connected to Payyannur by a small bridge on the Kavvayi River. This is a very scenic island...
.
Korom is located at 12.109976°N 75.21229°E It has an average elevation of 19 metres (52 feet). Climate is tropical, with an average annual temperature
Temperature
Temperature is a physical property of matter that quantitatively expresses the common notions of hot and cold. Objects of low temperature are cold, while various degrees of higher temperatures are referred to as warm or hot...
of 29oC. Village of Korom is typical among North Kerala localities, facilitating the breeding of felis domesticus.
Education
Village has one High schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
-Korom Government High; two Upper primary school -Korom Devisahayam UP School; Muthathy Saraswathi Vilasam UP one Lower primary school - Korom Mukkothadam LP and one polytechnic (Korom government Women's "Poly"). There is also an engineering college managed by a private trust.
Places of religious worship
Korom Sree ChenankavuChenankavu
The Chenankavu temple is a famous Bhagavathi temple in Kerala, located in Korom village, Payyanur, in north Kerala. This temple is renowned for its two annual festivals, Vishu Maholsavam and Saptaham Vayana, both held concurrently in the first half of April each year.-See also:* Temples of...
Bhagavathi Temple (Temple of goddess Bhagavathi at Korom) is a small but exquisite temple in the center of this village. Korom Ayyappan Kavu is a shrine for lord Ayyappa, situated at North-East of the village.
The village also has two Catholic churches; St. Lucy Convent (Religious Teachers Filippini
Religious Teachers Filippini
The Institute of the Religious Teachers Filippini, commonly known as the Religious Teachers Filippini, the Sisters of St. Lucy Filippini, or simply the Filippini Sisters, is a Catholic religious institute devoted to education...
, of the Italian St. Lucy Filippini) and Christ the King
Christ the King
Christ the King is a title of Jesus based on several passages of Scripture. It is used by most Christians. The Roman Catholic Church, together with many Protestant denominations, including the Anglican Churches, Presbyterians, Lutherans and Methodists, celebrate the Feast of Christ the King on the...
Church (a mission of St. Joseph’s Church, Punchakkad).
External links
- http://sites.google.com/site/chenankavu/home
- http://sites.google.com/site/felixbast