Mezhathur

Mezhathur is an Indian village in the state of Kerala situated at the border of Thrissur, Malappuram and Palakkad districts. It is a historical and cultural village in Kerala . Known for Traditional Ayurveda Physicians like Chatharu Nair and Vaidyamadom Valiya Narayanan Namboodiri. Also the native place of renowned writer and social reformer, V. T. Bhattathiripad.

Etymology

Mezhathur got the name from Mezhathol Agnihothri. Agnihothri was the first child of the famous Parayi Petta Panthirukulam (12 children born from the Pariah woman), as the son of Vararuchi.

Location

Mezhathur is located 8 km (5 mi) from Pattambi in between Koottanad and Thrithala. Between Koottanad and Thrithala, there is another beautiful village named Kodanad. Mezhathur,known as vedic village is a hilly region with herbs, fruits, valleys, lake and brooks.

Political

It comes under the Thrithala block with Mr. V.T.Balram as the Legislative Assembly representative, while the Parliament's representative is Mr. E T Muhammed Basheer (Ponnani).