Marakkadavu is a small village near Pulpally in

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, India. It is located 1/2 km from the proposed Bhirakkuppa bridge. The tourist attractions are Kabini river, beautiful paddy fields and plantations. The nearest railway station and airport are at

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, around 145 km away. Fishing is the main economic activity.

Transportation

Marakkadavu can be accessed from Mananthavady or Kalpetta. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi. The nearest railway station is at Mysore and the nearest airports are

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-120 km,

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-290 km, and

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, 58 km.

References

Villages in Wayanad district Mananthavady Area {{Wayanad-geo-stub