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Pookkottur War Memorial Gate

Pookkottur, Ernad, Malappuram, Keralam

Pookkottur War Memorial Gate is a heritage landmark at Pookkottur in Ernad taluk, Malappuram district, Keralam. The memorial gateway honours those who died in the historic Battle of Pookkottur, an important episode associated with the 1921 Malabar uprising. Located near Malappuram town, it is a meaningful stop for visitors interested in the district’s anti-colonial and social history.

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Pookkottur War Memorial GateMalappuram, Keralam
DistrictMalappuram
ExperienceHeritage
TalukErnad
PIN Code676517

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Pookkottur War Memorial Gate is a heritage memorial in Ernad taluk, Malappuram, dedicated to those killed in the historic Battle of Pookkottur.

Pookkottur War Memorial Gate is a historical memorial in Pookkottur, Malappuram district, Keralam. The Malappuram District Administration lists the gate among the district’s culture and heritage attractions and states that it is dedicated to those killed in the Pookkottur battle. The battle is remembered in connection with the turbulent events of 1921 in Malabar, giving the site significance beyond its appearance as a roadside gateway.

Pookkottur lies in Ernad taluk and is a short journey from Malappuram town, making the memorial an accessible heritage stop for travellers studying the region’s modern history. A visit is primarily interpretive rather than recreational: the value of the place lies in understanding the historical memory attached to Pookkottur and the wider Malabar uprising. Visitors can combine it with other heritage and cultural sites in Malappuram town and the surrounding Ernad area.

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  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

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Fire Station
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Ambulance
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