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The socio-cultural history of Veliankode Grama Panchayat dates back to the Sangha period. This land, where Vasco da Gama is believed to have first anchored and where Tipu Sultan conducted his military campaign, has witnessed many historical government institutions. This village, which was known as 'Bilan Koothu' in the Arabian Peninsula, gained fame even in foreign countries through the presence of spiritual teacher Umar Qazi and social reformer Makti Thangal. The Thangals of Surat, who belong to the lineage of the Prophet, and Chennas Mana, who wrote the Tantric book 'Tantrasamukkayam', are also part of the heritage here. This area, which became famous as a center for religious studies, was also active in the streets of struggle such as the freedom struggle, the Khilafat movement, and the Kisan Sabha. The...