Padanna

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footnotes = Padanna is a village in the northern part of the state of Kerala, India, south of the Kasaragod district. Padanna Panchayath is composed of North and South Padanna villages. It became part of Kerala with that state's formation on November 1, 1956.

Personalities

The village was the birth place of many great leaders and personalities, such as VKP Khalid Haji.

History

People migrated from northern part of Malabar particularly Kottikulam, Pallikara, Manikoth & Adinjal in South Canara and Tellicherry, Edakkad, Muttom & Payangadi in Northern Kerala. Most of the head of the families came to Padne to merchandise their produces like sweet potatoes, tobacco, yellow banana, cultivated on their land and also dried fish collected from various parts of the district. The means of transport they used was “CHEENA” a kind of local water transport to move their stuff through Nileshwar Chanda (Weekly Market). The name of famous tobacconist Kundren Assainar is worth stating here as one of the pioneers of the trade. He was father of Adinjakaran Mohammed who established Valiya Peedika at Padne Old Bazar as early as nineteenth century.

Padne is a thickly populated village at the southern tip of Kasaragod District. It is a sandy belt stretching from Orie Mukku(Kannandi Pothi) in the north to Porot(Purgotu) in the south. It is adorned by Ear Puza in the east and Padne Puzha in the west with lush green paddy fields and coconut farms on either side. Padne is a trouble free village having a theme look even at the behest of scorching summer. Perennial supply of natural water at all seasons is a specialty of Padne village. Main source of income is from cultivation and fishing. However, the village is also strongly supported by non-resident community of Padne living in Mumbai and abroad. Even though Muslims are in majority the minorities are well respected and move hand in hand. It is so befitting of the generation old saying after Pallies (Masjid) Palliyara (Temple), a perfect example of unity in diversity.

The traders gradually joined the earlier settlers from Udinoor Village who were mainly Brahmins & Ezhavars. Azheekal developed as a trade & water transport hub of Padne linking Udma in the North & Kottikadav a famous ferry in Payyanur. The lengthy row of CHEENA (KettuVallam) moored around MANJA looked like a harbor, an eye catching scene on those days. The name EDACHAKAI is derived from EDA-CHAL-KAL-AZHI mouth of Earpuzha the so called KIZHAKKE CHAWL a narrow strait opening from the Azhikal dam site and extending to Madikunnu in Cheruvathur in olden days. This Kizhakke Chawl divides Udinoor & Pilikode villages from proper Padne Mahallu. The subject puzha is also known as BALAN PUZHA AND PANAKKAPUZHA. Also the Bridge EDACHAKAI PALAM which links Udinoor with Padne minimizes traveling distance to a great extent.

it will be helpless without the contribution toaward the development in padne from trust, societies and clubs like culture center, gym, bus stand, libraary, social work like street lights, accessories for digging grave, financial help in education and charity work for needy people etc.

From the beginning still now Trikarpur Panchayath ruling by U.D.F. and L.D.F, Indian Union Muslim League is the Major Political Party of this panchyath. Somany Political Parties are working in this panchayath there are Indian National Congress, CPI, CPI(M),. the land of ritual artforms like theyamm, and famous for its communal harmony.

Religion

Padanna is famous for the communal harmony. The religions are Muslim, Hindu, and Christians. The Main holy spaces are Padanna Juma Masjid (this is very ancient masjid in kasaragod dist), Sree Mundya Temple, Town Miouddeen Masjid, and many masjid and tempele

Education

The main educational institutions of Padanna include:

Nursery schools

* Anganavadikal (Kindergarten) runs by Padne Panchayath.
* Khidmathul Islam Nursery school runs by Rahmaniya Educational and Cultural Trust (RECT) under Dars Committee.
* ICT Nursery school runs by Islamic Centre Trust is an autonomous group
* MYMA Nursery school runs by Muslim Young men’s Association is also an autonomous group

Primary schools

* Padne GOVT UPPER PRIMARY School in the heart of Padne a prime educational institution in preliminary classes for Padne and surroundings for a long time.
* Khidmathul Islam PRIMARY SCHOOL (unaided) managed by Rahmaniya Educational Trust (RECT) under Daras Committee
* ICT primary school (unaided) managed by Islamic Centre Trust is an autonomous group

Secondary and higher secondary schools

* V.K.P. Khalid Haji memorial Madrasathul Rhamaniya High School plus Vocational Higher Secondary School managed by Daras Committee

Higher education

Professional college

* SHARAF COLLEGE is an arts and science college (unaided) in the area managed by a private group under a self styled banner KOP
* ISLAMIC HIGHER STUDIES
* A palli Daras (studies in Masjid) at Grand Mosque
* Busthanul Saliheen Afsul ulama Arabic College under Daras Committee

Principle Islamic educational institutions

* Rahmaniya Madarasa in the heart of Padne with four branches at Thekkepram, Kavunthala, Kaippad and Porot Azeekkal
* Hameediya Madarasa managed by Kalikadavu Mahallu Jamaath Committee
* Islamic studies under ICT.
* Islamic Studies with Hifdul Quraan at Masjid Abrar
* Islamic Studies at Salafi Centre

External links

* http://www.padanna.com

PADANNA BACK WATTER

Much of the popular backwater attractions of Kerala are located in the southern and central parts of the State. Contrary to this belief, Footnotes, this month takes you to a serene backwater network in the northern most district of Kerala – Kasaragod. Here adjoining the backwaters of Valliyaparampu lies a beautiful backwater village of Thekkekadu, which has an inspiring story to share with its visitors. It is all about Padanna’s crusader in self-employment, Mr. Gul Mohammed and his backwater retreat – Oyster Opera at Padanna.

Set amidst avenues of coconut tress and crisscrossed by canals and fanned by backwaters the retreat has everything natural at its core of existence and functioning. It is located at Padanna, near Cheruvathur in the District of Kasaragod.

One man’s passion to enhance the livelihood of his fellow villagers has now culminated in the form of a retreat, and the first theme village of Kerala. That is Oyster Opera at Padanna with oyster farming as its theme. It is now a source of income to thousands and a destination for those who would love to be part of the very best of available natural settings.

Facilities out here at Oyster Opera reflect the cultural and traditional traits of the local people. Here, the villagers play host during your stay at the retreat. The whole ambience does not have the sophistication of modern day resorts and the visitors are bound to appreciate this aspect the moment they land at Padanna and till they bid goodbye. But saying goodbye to Padanna is never easy. Because such is the kind of satisfaction and pleasure that you get here, it makes you yearn for more.

The resort has, as mentioned earlier, natural interventions in almost all of the facilities offered to its guests. Be it the restaurants, where you get to relish many of the local mouthwatering delicacies, including green mussels and clams or your place of dwelling, toilets and bathrooms. Currently at Oyster Opera, guests have option to go for three Cottages on land, one Float House, one Elevated House with well equipped kitchen, occupancy for two, veranda, toilet and bathroom.

Once at Padanna, one can literally explore every inch of the village on your own. The brackish water of Padanna and its surrounding villages are endowed with great natural beauty. Nearby the retreat one could visit a number of tiny palm-fringed islands and also coconut lagoons and mangroves. Or else, one may engage in tête-à-tête with the villagers as they go by their routine activities of oyster and seaweed farming or else may take a close look at their fresh catch of clams and edible oyster. The nearby vast beach and the estuary here are worth visiting and one could also spot wild beavers in a couple of nearby islands. The backwaters at Padanna are nourished by five rivers, which later join the Arabian Sea.

At Padanna, visitors to Oyster Opera can also go for delightful backwater cruises in houseboats, country boats, feel the sun and the sand on the Valiyaparamba Beach and estuary or opt for rejuvenation therapy by traditional practitioners of Ayurveda, a boat-ride through River Thejaswini passing by the woods and fields, learn fishing techniques by using strings, nets and bare hand, or go for a moonlit backwater cruise in a country boat. Some of the nearby attractions of Padanna include the historic Bekal Fort; the Parassinikkadavu Temple noted for its unique rituals; Karim Forest, a manmade forest owned by a nature enthusiast and during the season, one can also witness Theyyam, one of the popular and resplendent ritual art forms of the region. More details can be had from www.oysteroperaatpadanna.com or via email: [e-mail] or call 0091-467 2278101.

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Orie Mukk
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