# Melamuri

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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}

{{Infobox settlement
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'''Melamuri''' is a commercial centre in [Palakkad city](/source/Palakkad), [Kerala](/source/Kerala), [India](/source/India).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pincode of MELAMURI PALAKKAD CITY KERALA 678014 Pincode.net.in |url=https://pincode.net.in/melamuri-palakkad-city-kerala-678014 |access-date=2022-08-24 |website=pincode.net.in}}</ref> It is an important vegetable market and acts as a gateway to the Big Bazaar for traders and buyers from other areas of the district.

== History ==

Melamuri has been an important junction for a few centuries. It lies on an important location on the road leading from [Ponnani](/source/Ponnani) to [Coimbatore](/source/Coimbatore). This place's original name was Melemuri Amsom, as mentioned in old property documents. {{Citation needed|date=August 2009}}

== Important landmarks ==

Important landmarks in the area include the Shree Periya Maariamman temple, vegetable market, Karuna Hospital, Melamuri Telephone exchange and Mercy College.  Melamuri is a major stop for buses plying on the [Palakkad](/source/Palakkad) to [Shornur](/source/Shornur) road.

== Recent developments==

The Ponnani State Highway has been widened. The opening of a by-pass road at [Mepparamba](/source/Mepparamba) to Mercy college, Palakkad a few years ago has eased traffic congestion. Minibus services have been established from Melamuri to [Olavakkode](/source/Olavakkode). Palakkad Municipality has allocated Rs. 10 lakh for constructing a bus bay in Melamuri.<ref>It has allotted Rs.10 lakh for the construction of bus bay at Melamuri and Olavakkode junctions. http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/27/stories/2008032751770300.htm</ref>

== References ==
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Category:Palakkad
Category:Suburbs of Palakkad
Category:Cities and towns in Palakkad district

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