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Marutha — village/small town — Coordinates 11°25′41″N 76°19′37″E / 11.42808°N 76.326807°ECoordinates: 11°25′41″N 76°19′37″E / 11.42808°N 76.326807°E Country India State Kerala District(s) Malappuram Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Codes-
• Telephone • +04931
Marutha (മരുത) is a small town in Nilambur taluk of Malappuram district. There is no place name named Marutha, but commonly calling an area includes different place names. Marutha is a part of Vazhikkadavu Panchayath and is known for its gold deposits along the banks of river Maruthappuzha. Maruthappuzha originates as two streams from Devala and Pandalur and joins near Marutha(Randupuzhamukku). Manchakkoodu is the town centre up to which bus service is available. Some buses end their service up to Chakkappadam (buses keep the name Maruthakkadavu to attract the passengers to Marutha, before opening the bridge). Main educational institute in the village is GUPS Govt. UP School at School Kunnu. Postal pincode is 679333
Nearby towns are Palemad, Edakkara, Nilambur and Vazhikkadavu. the population of Marutha is dominated by Muslims(80%), Hindus (mostly Thiyya) and Christians. many of maruthites are highly educated and are in service to the nation as govt. servants.
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