Tirurangadi

Tirurangadi was an important centre of the Khilaphat movement, the National movement and the Malabar rebellion. It was the Tirurangadi incident on 20th August 1921 that ignited the outbreak of the Mappila rebellion. Mampuram Kizhakkeppalli was the seat of Khilaphat leader, Ali Musliar and a center of religious education.

The Mampuram mosque on the other side of the Kadalundi River is a pilgrim centre. At Mampuram Nercha, people from all religious come and offer incese sticks for the fulfillment of their aspirations. Tirurangadi 24 km. west of Malappuram is now the block headquarters. A new Taluk is proposed to be formed with its headquarters at Tirurangadi. There is a PSMO College and a big YatheemKhana (Muslim Orphanage) here.

Eight Kms. West of Tirurangadi is Parappanangadi, which is an important fishing center. A Fisheries Development project is functioning here. A fish seed central also functions at Ullanam, near Parappanangadi.