Muchukunnu is a small village on the

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of south-western

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Celebrities

Kelappaji (Kerala Gandhi) was born here.

Clay works

A traditional art is the creation of clay pots, which clay workers practice in their houses. A tile factory and training institute for clay workers is also established in Muchukunnu.

Tourism

Akalappuzha and 'Thuruthi'(island) are noted tourist attractions of this village. Kottayail Siva Kshethram (Temple) also attracts many tourists. Koyilothum pady sree paradevada (Temple) also attracts tourists.

Important temples

Kottayil Shiva temple and vazhayil bagavathi temple

Koyilandy Hookahs

World-famous

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s (Arabic hookka) are also made here, with coconut shell and Chinese clay.

Transportation

Muchukunnu village connects to other parts of India through

town. The nearest airports are at

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. The nearest railway station is at Koyiandy. The national highway no.66 passes through

and the northern stretch connects to

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, Goa and

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. The southern stretch connects to

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. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through

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connects to

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References

Koyilandy area Villages in Kozhikode district {{Kozhikode-geo-stub