Authors: Adithiya P
Abstract: This study examines the historical evolution of Palliyam LP School, Thillenkeri, Kannur, and its contribution to educational and social transformation in rural Kerala. Using historical methodology, archival records, interviews, and local development documents, the article analyzes how a primary school became an instrument of literacy, social mobility, democratization, and cultural change. The study argues that elementary education played a significant role in weakening caste barriers, promoting civic consciousness, and facilitating socio-economic development in North Malabar.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20625491
