Pulikkottil Hyder Smarakam

Pulikkottil Hyder Smarakam is a literary memorial at Wandoor in Malappuram district, Kerala, connected with the Mappila poet Pulikkottil Hyder. Malappuram District Administration identifies the site as his birthplace and places it at Wandoor. Kerala Revenue Department confirms Wandoor village in Nilambur taluk and PIN 679328.

The memorial is significant because Malappuram’s cultural identity cannot be understood only through monuments and religious sites; its Mappila song and literary traditions are equally important. Pulikkottil Hyder is remembered within that tradition, and the memorial gives visitors a location through which to explore his contribution. The visit is most rewarding for those interested in Malayalam and Mappila literature, oral traditions and the social history of Malabar.

Wandoor also provides convenient access toward Nilambur and the forested eastern side of the district, allowing the memorial to be included in a broader cultural and nature itinerary.