Abdu Rahman Nagar

Abdul Rahiman Nagar
Kolappuram
A.R. Nagar
Census town
Pottanil paddy fields
Pottanil paddy fields
Map
Coordinates: 11°04′28″N 75°56′13″E / 11.074450°N 75.9368600°E / 11.074450; 75.9368600
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
35,534
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
676305
Vehicle registrationKL 65
Websitewww.arnagar.com

Abdu Rahiman Nagar is a census town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. It is also the name of a Grama Panchayat.[1]

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census, Abdu Rahiman Nagar had a population of 35534 with 17262 males and 18272 females.[1]

Etymology

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The name Abdu Rahiman Nagar came from the name of freedom fighter Mohammed Abdul Rahiman.

Transportation

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A.R.Nagar village connects to other parts of India through Parappanangadi town. National highway No.66 passes through A.R.Nagar and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Parappanangadi.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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