Idimuzhikkal

Chelembra or Idimuzhikkal is a town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. Chelembra is the Panchayath (One of the elementary governmental ruling systems in India) and Idimuzhikal is the capital of this Panchayath.LocationIdimuzhikkal town is technically in Malappuram district but it is considered an extension of the Ramanattukara town of Kozhikode district. It is bordered by Feroke, Pallikkal, Thenjipalam, Vallikunnu, Kondotty and Kadalundi towns. The National Highway 17 transverses this township at Idimuzhikal and Kakkanchery which are three kilometers apart.Proposed Vallikunnu MunicipalityThe proposed Vallikunnu Municipality comprises: Vallikunnu panchayatTenhipalam panchayatChelembra panchayat Total Area: 77.18 km2Total Population (1991 Census): 108,792HistoryThe history of Chelembra is not found in any written documents, but it is believed to be ruled by local landlords known as Elancheeri Manazhi Moosad who reside at Elancheeri Illam, Perumannassery and their "Samantha" Nambeesans of Thiruvangattu. Thiruvangattu Shiva Temple is an important historic location in this Panchayat. The Embranthiris of Neelamana Illam also were servile to Elancheeri Moosad and assisted them in the administration of the village.