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Thottilpalam
Thottilpalam is one of the major town in north east of Kozhikode district, Kerala.State Highway 54 to Wayanad district, Wayanadu district passes through this town. It is 29 km from Vatakara and 5 km from kuttiady. Thottilpalam is the main town in Kavilumpara panchayath. Town is situated at the bottom of kuttiady churam. Arjuna Award winner Tom Joseph is from Thottilpalam. Etymology The term ''Thottil'' has the meaning cradle and the term ''Palam'' means bridge in Malayalam. According to local tradition there was a cradle shaped bridge built across the Kuttiady River, by the East India Company, British East India Company, to move their goods easily from the Estate in Kunduthode to the Thalassery, Tellichery. Economy Thottilpalam is one of the major agricultural areas in Kozhikode district. The main cash crops are: Cloves(Grambu) Nutmeg, coconut, areca nut, ginger, turmeric, and pepper. So this area is called as Malayoram. As Thottilpalam is the foothills of Malayora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunduthode
Kunduthode is a small village in northeastern Kozhikode district, Kerala, in southwest India. It is under Nadapuram assembly constituency and Kavilumpara panchayath. The nearest town is Thottilpalam (6 km). Panchayat administration Kunduthode is under Kavilumpara grama panchayath. *President= P G George CPI(M) History In the pre independence era, Kunduthode was under British Governorship. There were large rubber producing estates in Kunduthode in 1916. Rubber cultivation begins with the establishment of rubber estate in Kunduthod area by Piers Lasley Company 1916's. During this period they had built a bungalow in the middle of estate. Workers at the rubber estates began to settle nearby and around, Migration started here in the 1930s and the population began to increase. Most of the people in this region are farmers and agricultural laborers with good soil and water availability for agriculture. All the agricultural crops like coconut, courgette and rubber are presen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadapuram
Nadapuram is a census town and a special grade panchayath located in Kozhikode District of Kerala, coming under Nadapuram Constituency#India, assembly constituency. It is in the North Malabar region of Kerala, India. History In the past, Nadapuram was the place which lies in between Kuttipuram Kovilakam and Kadathanad palace. The derivation of the name ''Nadapuram'' is widely known through the two names ''Nagapuram'' and ''Nadapuram'' (land of music). Nadapuram is the place that is well-known as part of the ballad of Kadathanad and is known all over Kerala. This land witnessed the padayottam of Thacholi Othenan and Unniyarcha in earlier times. Art forms like Dafmuttu, Aravanamuttu, Poorakkali and Kolkkali were nourished in this place. In his book ''Malayala Rajyam Charithrathodu Chernna Bhoomisathram'', Hermen Gundert states that Nadapuram is two miles northeast to Kuttipuram; also, there is a mosque (mazjid) and a market mainly concentrated on the pepper business. Kuttipuram wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuttiady River
Kuttiady is a Major town situated in Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. It is located from Vadakara, from Kozhikode. Kuttiady is situated in the slopes of the Western Ghats. The four-sided junction of Kuttiady helps travelers to reach different destinations. To the east of Kuttiady is Wayanad district, and the state highway to the north of the Kuttiady junction allows travelers to enter Kannur International Airport and Thalassery.The state highway to the south of the junction helps travelers to reach Calicut. The one and only hydro-electric station in Malabar is situated in Kuttiady River, which flows through the heart of Kuttiady. History During the ancient Chera Dynasty, the region was an important military strategic pass to the mountainous terrains of Wayanad. Kuttiady was ruled by the Kingdom of Kottayam until 1773. During the Pazhassi rebellion (Cotiote War), Kuttiady, which served as one of the major passes to Wayanad, was of great strategic importance. In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orkkatteri
Orkkattery is a small town in Kozhikode district in the North Malabar region of state of Kerala, India. This is the center town for Eramala grama panchayath. Economy There is a strong agrarian sector, and the crops are mainly coconuts and arecanuts. Paddy cultivation has a major setback now, as is the case with most of Kerala, with paddy fields being claimed for houses and for more profitable crops. Migration to the Middle East (Gulf) and to the major cities in India is prevalent. There is a Saliya-theruvu where weaving is an important occupation. History A mother and son of a family named Edathil tharavadu used to live in this area. One day when this mother, devotee of Lord Shiva was farming Kuvva, Tumba hit a stone and blood flowed from the stone. In the ensuing deva prasnam, it was understood that this stone was a Shiva lingam and thus the Tharavadu received the authority of this area to build the temple.This area got the name Orkkatteri which means unexpectedly received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thikkodi
Thikkodi is a small village near Koyilandy in Kozhikode district of Kerala state, south India. Thikkodi is famous for a coconut nursery, which is 100 years old. The nearest city is Kozhikode, which is 35 km from this village. One can see remains of an old lighthouse at Velliyamkallu in Thikkodi village. The village is also renowned for its mussels (kallumakaaya). Thikkodi is the birthplace of well known Malayalam author, P. Kunhananandan Nair, better known by his pen name Thikodiyan. He was a multi-faceted personality. Description of the area and people of Thikkodi and surrounding geographical areas can be seen in the works of the Award Winning story teller U. A. Khader. His work ''Thrikotooor Peruma'' has portrayed the history and geography of the area very well. File:Thikkodi Railway Station 14-8-12.jpg File:Thikkodi. A.jpg, Thikkodi Masjidh Demographics India census, Thikkody had a population of 25015 with 11796 males and 13219 females. Religious places There ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payyoli
Payyoli is a municipality town on the Malabar Coast of Kozhikode district in the South Indian state of Kerala. Payyoli is famous for being the hometown of athlete PT Usha, who is nicknamed as the Payyoli Express. It is a town in Quilandy Taluk, Kozhikode District. Transportation * Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport and Kannur International Airport * Nearest railway station: Payyoli * Nearest bus stand: Payyoli * Nearest police station: Payyoli * Nearest Govt. School: GVHSS Payyoli *Nearest Fire Station:Vadakara Payyoli is situated beside the National Highway 66 (NH66), between Koyilandy and Vatakara. Attractions * Kunhali Marakkar museum, at Iringal, about away from Payyoli * Hochimin City Thurasserikkadav * Thikkodi drive in beach * Thuraserikkadavu (island/thuruth) * Velliyam kallu (a rock in sea) * Iringal craft village (iringal) * Shikkara boat service purakkad (Akalapuzha river) * Kadalur light house (nandhi) * Kovvapuram chira (fishing spot) * Perumal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iringal
Iringal is a village in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India. History The famous son of Iringal, Kunhali Marakkar, Kunjali Marakkar, went on to become the trusted admiral and commanded the Zamorin of Calicut, Zamorin's fleet and thwarted the efforts of Portuguese vessels trying their best to make a landing on the Kerala coast. The birthplace of this valiant admiral of the Zamorin of Calicut, Zamorin is situated on the southern bank of the Mooradi River. Today, Malayali, Keralites remember his valor and selfless service rendered for his motherland with a lot of reverence. The Department of Archaeology took over his birthplace to preserve it and to provide future generations the opportunity to pay their respects to one of Kerala's valiant sons. Demographics India census, Iringal had a population of 24318 with 11593 males and 12725 females. Sargalaya Craft Village [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villiappally
Villiappally is a census town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. Villiappally is the headquarters of Villiappally Panchayath, which contains two villages, Memunda and Villiappally. There is a Vocational Higher Secondary School in this village.The name "villiyapalli" came from "valiya palli(Big mosque)"in Malayalam language turns to name of the city which was built by late Jawa Ahmmed Haji. Transportation Villiappally village connects to other parts of India through Vatakara city on the west and Kuttiady town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern Highway going through Kuttiady connects to Mananthavady, Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara. Demographics Indian census, Villiappally had a population of 31,763. Males cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perambra
Perambra is a major town in Koyilandy taluk of Kozhikode district in North Malabar region of Kerala state, India. Perambra is the anglicized form of the original name 'Payyormala' from the British rule. It is one of the 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala, and one of the 12 block Panchayati raj in India, Panchayats in Kozhikode district. Perambra lies almost at the centre of the district. The area which was formerly known as Payyormalanadu, eventually became Perambra.It is located 22 km from Vatakara, Vadakara,13 km from Kuttiady, Kuttiadi and 38 km from Kozhikode.Perambra is situated in the slopes of the Western Ghats. Demographics As of the 2011 census of India, Perambra had a population of 32,784. Perambra has an average literacy rate of 95.5%,higher than the national average of 74%. Block panchayat The block has a population of 1,71,433; (86,019 males and 85414 females). The Perambra block has seven Panchayati raj in India, panchayats: Changaroth, Cheruvannur, Kayann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chathangottunada
Chathangottunada is a small village in Calicut district. It is located in Kavilumpara panchayath. Wayanad Road (which connects Kuttiyadi and Mananthavady) goes through the town. A. J. John Memorial High School, one of the oldest education schools, is located here. Nearby towns include Thottilpalam and Kuttiyadi. The village's residents include Hindus, Christians and Muslims. The principal political parties are CPI(M), Indian National Congress, Kerala Congress (M) and IUML. Villages Some of the small villages include: Nagampara, Cheethapattu, Chappenthottam, Koodalil, Poothampara, and Pattyadu. Education Institutions in Chathangottunada A. J. John Memorial High School (A. J. J. M. H. S.) is a high school located here. It is named after A. J. John, Anaparambil. It is managed by the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (or MCBS Sabha). It is an aided school, and hence run by government funding. Government, however, has no role in the management of this school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kozhikode
Kozhikode (), also known as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. Known as the City of Spices, Kozhikode is listed among the City of Literature, UNESCO's Cities of Literature. It is the nineteenth largest urban agglomeration in the country and the second largest one in Kerala. Calicut city is the second largest city proper in the state with a corporation limit population of 609,224 Calicut is classified as a Tier-2 city by the Government of India. It is the largest city on the Malabar Coast and was the capital of the British-era Malabar District, Malabar district. It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins). The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to the medieval South Indian coast for the Chinese people, Chinese, the Persians, the Arabs, and finally the Europeans. According to data compiled by economics research firm Indicus Analytics in 2009 on residences, earnings and investments, Kozhikode was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
