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KARIVELLUR...

Karivellur is famous as the cradle of Communist Parties in Kerala. This is the north end Panchayat of Kannur district and the border of Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Karivellur gave birth to so many eminent personalities in the field of Arts, Literature, Politics, Administration etc. Manakkadan Kurikkal is known as originator of Theyyam. Karivellur Siva Temple is one of the oldest temple in Kerala. It is the abode of Muchilottu Bagavathy Theyyam. During the freedom struggle this small village also gave immense contributions. This was the first Panchayat which got 100% literacy in 'Akshara Keralam' programmme by Kerala Literacy Mission in 1991. .

Karivellur and Communist Movement

Karivellur has an important place in the history of Communist Party in Kerala. There were organized people's movements in Karivellur quite before the formation of Communist Party. The "Abhinava Bharat Yuvak Sangh" formed under the leadership of AV Kunhambu marked the beginning of the mass movement in Karivellur. The main functions of Yuvak Sangh was building roads, cleaning the streets, study classes for the working class, mass-dining, adding members to the Congress Party, fight against cast system and untouchability, propagation of Hindi language and organizing the peasants. To protect the interests of the farmers they formed Farmers Groups and later these groups functioned as "Karshaka Sangham" which became an organ of the Communist Party later. In September 1934 a joint "Karshaka Sangham" was formed with AV Kunhambu as president and MP Appu Master as secretary. Leaders of Karivellur like AV Kunhambu, V.V.Kunhambu, TS Triumumbu actively participated in the Peasants movement along with AKG and P. Krishna Pillai.

The farmers march lead by TS Tirumumbu (He was a member of the rich landlord family, tazhekattu mana) from Olavara to Mangalore to submit a memorandum about the problems and suffering of the farmers to the District Collector was an exciting event in the history of the Peasants movement of North Malabar

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Karivellur Struggle (1946)

Karivellur village was a part of the Payyanur Farka of Chirakkal Taluk. The lion-share of the rice from Karivellur was taken to the godowns of the Chirakkal Tampuran(ruler). The Karshaka Sangham decided to put an end to this custom. The rice was stored on the banks of the Kavvayi River, which is flowing through the south of Karivellur. The rulers sought the help from Police and goondas to carry the rice from there. On 20^th December 1946 the peasants tried to stop the transportation of rice under the leadership of AV Kunhambu and K. Krishnan Master. When Police started lathi-charge people retaliated by stoning at the Police which resulted in the police firing against the mass. Manakattu Thattil Kannan and Keeneri Kunhambu lost their lives and many became seriously injured. Over fifty people were arrested and were imprisoned accusing of various charges. AV Kunhambu was given an imprisonment of 10 years, which was later reduced to 6 years by the high court. The Karivellur incident in fact paved the foundation of Communist Movement in this part of Kerala.

Education

A.V Smaraka Govt. Higher Secondary School is the prestigious institution situated at Onakunnu, the heart of Karivellur Panchayat. Pattiyamma A.U.P School, Manyaguru U.P School, Central U.P School, Peralam U.P School are the other important institutions in this region. Karivellur Academy is a well known tuition centre in this region. Karivellur Govt. High School is renamed as A.V Smaraka Govt. Highschool in 1989. It offers education from 8th to 10th standard and higher secondary level education in science subjects

Agriculture

Centuries back itself Karivellur was famous for its agricultural products like rice and coconuts. In olden times merchants from cities like Manglore and Calicut used to come here to collect agricultural items from the farmers directly and Kuniyan and Palathara were the main ports where their boats anchor. Rice, coconut, cashew nut and areca nut are the main agricultural products of this region. Karivellur KrishiBhavan is situated at Onakunnu and gives advice and support to the farmers.

Transport
National Highway 17 is passing through this Panchayat from Kalikadavu to Palathara bridge. There is transport bus facility to rural areas like Puthur, Peralam and Kozhummal.
Facilities
There is a Govt. Hospital, a govt. homeo clinic and a veterinary clinic here. Many co-operative banks and branches of various commercial banks here. One cinema theatre also here. Newly built AV Smaraka Auditorium is capable of conducting mass functions.
Society
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Worship
Karivellur Siva Temple is one of the oldest temple in Kerala. The rare art form 'Kooth' is performed here. Karivllur is the abode of Muchilot Bagavathy. There are many other temples like Puthur Siva Temple, Kuniyan Parambathara Bagavathy Temple, Kozhummal MahaVishnu Temple, Vareekara BagavathyKavu, Vaniyillam Someswari Temple, Kozhummal Makeel Mundiyakavu, Peralam Bagavathy Temple. There are two masjids here one at Pallikovval and other at Kookanam. There is no Christian church at present.
Arts and Culture
Karivellur is very famous for the folklores like theyyam, poorakkali etc. Every year Poorakkali is performed at Kuniyan Parambathara Bagavathy temple, Kozhummal Makeel Mundiyakavu and other temples. There are many cultural organizations famous in the state level. Janasakthi, Deseeya Kalasamiti, Daya etc. have their own drama troops. There are many street-drama groups here. There is one auditorium and community centre built in the name of late A.V Kunhambu. Avon Library is the leading Reading Room and Library in this region.
Personalities
The history of Karivellur closely associated with the well known Communist, late A.V kunhambu. The other names to be remembered are late K.Krishnan Master, lyricist Karivellur Murali, novelist Haridas Karivellur, Delhi Doordharshan Deputy Director K. Kunhikrishnan etc.