Korom

Korom () (the traditional local pronunciation is "Ko-ro-m") is a village in Payyanur, Kerala. This village is a famous site of the Communist movement in Kerala, fight against the hoarding and black-marketing (happened in 1948). Village is also renowned for the shrine 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.

History

Farmers of Korom, Payyanur Farka marched to the rice-godown of the landlord, Aalakkat Mavilayi Kunhambu Nambiar and took control of it and distributed the rice stored there among them. The notorious section of the Police, 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 12th April 1948. Till this day, April 12th is observed as Korom martyr's day, nationwide.

Governance

Korom is a civil village with an elected village council. It falls within the areas of Payyanur 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.

Geography

Nearby towns and cities: Payyanur, Kanjangad, Ezhimala, Kavvayi.

Korom is located at 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.

Education

Village has one High school -Korom Nellyattau Government High; one Upper primary school -Korom Devisahayam UP School; one Lower primary school - Korom muthadam LP usukoolu 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 Chenankaavu 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 (Sisters of Religious Teachers of Filippini (the Italian Saint), MPF) and Christ the King Church (Sub-station of St. Joseph’s Church, Punchakkad).

See also

  • List of places in Kannur
  • List of villages in India

References

http://felix.bast.googlepages.com

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