Welcome to the city of looms and lores .....................
Kannur is also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala (Kannante oor)
This is the largest city of North Malabar region.Visheshanangal vendatha nad tharikaludeyum theyyangaludeyum nad kolangalude nad 'Gulfukarude' nad....... Kannur Municipality is one of the oldest municipalities in Kerala.
The Kolathri Kingdom deserves special mention with regard to the cultural heritage of the state. In the 14th and 15th centuries under the Kolathiri Rajas, Thaliparamba became a famous centre of learning, enlightenment and culture. With the transfer of the capital of Kolathiri from Thaliparamba to Chirakkal, Chirakkal also rose into prominence as a great centre of the arts. The gift of the district in the field of art and culture is its folk arts.
Theyyam is an art form practiced only in Kerala and that too in Kannur.
Kannur is of great strategic military importance. It houses one of the 62 military cantonments in the country, the Kannur Cantonment, and is the current headquarters of the Defence Security Corps. Ezhimala Naval Academy (INS) . It is the Asia's largest and World's third largest Naval Academy.
According to the data compiled by the research firm Indicus Analytics, Kannur is one of the ten best cities in India to live.The parameters set by this firm are in the field of health, education, environment, safety, public facilities and entertainment.
Kannur district has had its industrial importance mainly inHandloom,Plywood and Beedi industries from very early days. Being blessed with variety of factors such as good soil, salubrious climate, rich forests, enormous fishing potentials minerals as well as infrastructural facilities like road, rail, inland water transport etc, the district offers ample scope for the development of industries.
Arakkal Palace
Kannur holds a unique position as having been the seat of the only Muslim ruled dynasty in Kerela-The Arakkal Royal Family.
Fort St. Angelos - Kannur Kotta
Fort St. Angelos is in the west of Kannur town built in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almedia. Though parts of it hare collapsed this fort is in a fairly good state of preservation.
Thalassery Fort
In 1700, the British built the Thalassery Fort on a small hill called Thiruvellapad Kunnu and in 1708 it was strengthend. It is an important tourist centre.
Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu
The snake park at Parassinikkadavu is situated 17 kms away from Kannur town. It is one of the known Snake Parks in the country. There is a large collection of Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes.
Rajarajeswara Kshetram
The Rajarajeswara temple is a beautiful Shiva temple (Rajarajeswara is one of the names of Shiva) and is located at Taliparamba, Kannur distrist, Kerala, India.The temple is regarded as one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala. It has a prominent place amongst the numerous Shiva temples in south India. If any problem is encountered in temples of South India, the final solution is sought in this Temple through a prasna, a traditional method of astrological decision making. The prasna is conducted on a peedha (a raised platform) situated outside the temple.The quadrangular sanctum has a two tiered pyramidal roof. In front of the sanctum is the namaskara mandapam. The temple has no kodi maram (flagstaff) as opposed to other temples in Kerala.
Ezhimala
Ezhimala, the capital of the ancient Mooshika Kings, is considered to be an ancient historical site. It is believed that lord Budha had visited Ezhimala. It is bordered by sea on three sides.
Mappila Bay
It is a natural fishing harbour, lying near Fort St. Angelos. The bay was famous during Kolathiri's regime as a commercial harbour that linked Kolathunad with Lakshadweep and foreign countries in imports. Today, it has turned into a modernized tishing harbour, developed under the Indo. Norwegian pact.
Uncrowded, this beach is a tourist's paradise, with golden sand and surf
The Payyambalam beach is one of the beautiful beaches in this state and is an ideal place to spend evenings, irrespective of seasons.
Rivers
Kannur district is endowed with fine river system. Except for a few minor ones most of the rivers are perennial and provide a good scope for irrigation and controlling floods through minor irrigation works. with a length of 110 KM, the Valapattanam river, which originates from western ghats is the longest river in the district. The main tributaries of the river are Valiapuzha and Aralampuzha. Kuppam river originates from reserve forests and has an area of 539 sq.km. The length of the river is 82 km. The other rivers in the district are Mahe (54km), Anjarakandy (48km), Thalassery (28km), Ramapuram (19km), Perumba (51 km).
The beedi industry itself provides employment to about 50,000 people. Dinesh beedi co-operative society employees more than 25,000 peoples. The Kerala Dinesh Beedi Workers Central Co-operative society and its 22 primaries were sponsored by the state government to rehabilitate 42,000 workers in 450 small factories, who were thrown out of employment when employers from outside Kerala abruptly closed down their factories during 1968. The society is now producing and selling beedies worth about 30 lakhs everyday. Prohibition of smoking in public places by the High Court of Kerala created a setback in this industry. So they are diversifying its area to other sectors.
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
The only Drive-in Beaches in Asia and the most popular beach in the Malabar region in Kerala.
Pazhasi Dam
An ideal retreat for rourists ,the damsite is famous for its scenic beauty. The D.T.P.C provides pleasure boating faciliaties at the reservoir. Accommodation is available at the Project Inspection Bungalow and its dormitories.
Pythalmala
This enchanting hill station ,situated 4,500 ft. above sea level near the Kerala - Karnataka border ,is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6 km trek to the top of the hills.
Madayikavu
A temple dedicated to Kali amma, situated in Madayi near Payangadi
Anjarakandy
Asia's largest cinnamon estate, is situated 18 km from Kannur. It was established by the East India Company in 1797 as a cinnamon plantation. A historical war between PazhassiRaja and the British Army was fought from here in the year 1803. Kannur Medical College is also located here.
An International Airport at Kannur with international standards of safety and comfort is the aim of the government. Government of Kerala vide its order GO (MS)No.2/98/Tran dated 17.01.1998 accorded sanction for setting up Kannur International Airport and appointed KINFRA as the nodal agency for its implementation.
Transportation
Private buses in Kannur District are World Famous for their beauty , style ,design ,speed & safety
Thalassery - Famous for 3 C's -Cricket , Circus, Cake
Thaliparamba
Kuthuparamba
Payyanur
Iritty
Mattannur
Blocks: Kannur, Edakkad, Irikkur, Iritty, Kuthuparamba, Payyannur, Peravoor, Thalaiparamba, Thalassery
Municipality: Taliparamba, Kannur, Thalassery, Kuthuparamba, Payyannur, Mattannur
Assembly: Payyannur, Kalliasseri, Thaliparamba, Irikkur, Azhikode, Kannur, Dharmadam, Thalassery, Kuthuparamba, Mattannur, Peravur
courtesy :internet
This is the largest city of North Malabar region.Visheshanangal vendatha nad tharikaludeyum theyyangaludeyum nad kolangalude nad 'Gulfukarude' nad....... Kannur Municipality is one of the oldest municipalities in Kerala.
The Kolathri Kingdom deserves special mention with regard to the cultural heritage of the state. In the 14th and 15th centuries under the Kolathiri Rajas, Thaliparamba became a famous centre of learning, enlightenment and culture. With the transfer of the capital of Kolathiri from Thaliparamba to Chirakkal, Chirakkal also rose into prominence as a great centre of the arts. The gift of the district in the field of art and culture is its folk arts.
Theyyam is an art form practiced only in Kerala and that too in Kannur.
Kannur is of great strategic military importance. It houses one of the 62 military cantonments in the country, the Kannur Cantonment, and is the current headquarters of the Defence Security Corps. Ezhimala Naval Academy (INS) . It is the Asia's largest and World's third largest Naval Academy.
According to the data compiled by the research firm Indicus Analytics, Kannur is one of the ten best cities in India to live.The parameters set by this firm are in the field of health, education, environment, safety, public facilities and entertainment.
Kannur district has had its industrial importance mainly inHandloom,Plywood and Beedi industries from very early days. Being blessed with variety of factors such as good soil, salubrious climate, rich forests, enormous fishing potentials minerals as well as infrastructural facilities like road, rail, inland water transport etc, the district offers ample scope for the development of industries.
Arakkal Palace
Kannur holds a unique position as having been the seat of the only Muslim ruled dynasty in Kerela-The Arakkal Royal Family.
Fort St. Angelos - Kannur Kotta
Fort St. Angelos is in the west of Kannur town built in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almedia. Though parts of it hare collapsed this fort is in a fairly good state of preservation.
Thalassery Fort
In 1700, the British built the Thalassery Fort on a small hill called Thiruvellapad Kunnu and in 1708 it was strengthend. It is an important tourist centre.
Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu
The snake park at Parassinikkadavu is situated 17 kms away from Kannur town. It is one of the known Snake Parks in the country. There is a large collection of Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes.
Parassinikadavu
Sri Muthappan Temple stands on the banks of the Valapattanam River. This pilgrim centre is famous for the Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening. Pleasure boating on the river is an exhilarating experience.The Rajarajeswara temple is a beautiful Shiva temple (Rajarajeswara is one of the names of Shiva) and is located at Taliparamba, Kannur distrist, Kerala, India.The temple is regarded as one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala. It has a prominent place amongst the numerous Shiva temples in south India. If any problem is encountered in temples of South India, the final solution is sought in this Temple through a prasna, a traditional method of astrological decision making. The prasna is conducted on a peedha (a raised platform) situated outside the temple.The quadrangular sanctum has a two tiered pyramidal roof. In front of the sanctum is the namaskara mandapam. The temple has no kodi maram (flagstaff) as opposed to other temples in Kerala.
Ezhimala
Ezhimala, the capital of the ancient Mooshika Kings, is considered to be an ancient historical site. It is believed that lord Budha had visited Ezhimala. It is bordered by sea on three sides.
Mappila Bay
It is a natural fishing harbour, lying near Fort St. Angelos. The bay was famous during Kolathiri's regime as a commercial harbour that linked Kolathunad with Lakshadweep and foreign countries in imports. Today, it has turned into a modernized tishing harbour, developed under the Indo. Norwegian pact.
Valapattanam
This small town on Ihe Valapattanam River is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade. Azhikkal porI and Azhikkal Beach are located nearby. Unforgettable, relaxing, house boat cruises are available here. It is also famous for its mangroves.
Meenkunnu Beach
Uncrowded, this beach is a tourist's paradise, with golden sand and surf
Payyambalam Beach
The Payyambalam beach is one of the beautiful beaches in this state and is an ideal place to spend evenings, irrespective of seasons.
Rivers
Kannur district is endowed with fine river system. Except for a few minor ones most of the rivers are perennial and provide a good scope for irrigation and controlling floods through minor irrigation works. with a length of 110 KM, the Valapattanam river, which originates from western ghats is the longest river in the district. The main tributaries of the river are Valiapuzha and Aralampuzha. Kuppam river originates from reserve forests and has an area of 539 sq.km. The length of the river is 82 km. The other rivers in the district are Mahe (54km), Anjarakandy (48km), Thalassery (28km), Ramapuram (19km), Perumba (51 km).
Industries
Today Cannanore is known for its handloom beedi and coir industries. Some of Kerala’s finest weavers come from this district, though these days their skills are not in as much demand as before. The coir industry, which uses traditional technology provides employment to 11,000 workers.The beedi industry itself provides employment to about 50,000 people. Dinesh beedi co-operative society employees more than 25,000 peoples. The Kerala Dinesh Beedi Workers Central Co-operative society and its 22 primaries were sponsored by the state government to rehabilitate 42,000 workers in 450 small factories, who were thrown out of employment when employers from outside Kerala abruptly closed down their factories during 1968. The society is now producing and selling beedies worth about 30 lakhs everyday. Prohibition of smoking in public places by the High Court of Kerala created a setback in this industry. So they are diversifying its area to other sectors.
Tourism
Jawaharlal Nehru once said that Kannur is the garden of India. The tourism potential for Kannur district is high. The enchanting sandy beaches lined with evergreen coconut palm groves at Payyambalam, Muzhappilangad, Dharmadam, Kizhunna and Ezhimala in the west; the developing hill stations like 'Pythal Mala' and 'Palukachi Mala' and the thick forests in the western Ghats in the east; rivers like Valapattanam, Perumba, Anjarakkandi and Mahe criss-crossing the paddy fields and palm groves; the sublime climatic conditions and above all the hospitable and literate population contribute much to the aspirations of the tourists, both Indian and International. The barracks, the magazine, and cannons in St. Angelo Fort at Kannur attracts a lot of tourists. Fort at Thalassery (22 KM from Kannur) is also a tourist attraction. The Holy Rosary church at Thalassery is the oldest Catholic Church in the district. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is having an area of 55 sq.km and is at a distance of 33 km from Kannur. Sri Muthppan temple at Parassinikkadavu is open to all and is just 18 km from Kannur. Here Theyyam is performed all-round the year.Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
The only Drive-in Beaches in Asia and the most popular beach in the Malabar region in Kerala.
Pazhasi Dam
An ideal retreat for rourists ,the damsite is famous for its scenic beauty. The D.T.P.C provides pleasure boating faciliaties at the reservoir. Accommodation is available at the Project Inspection Bungalow and its dormitories.
This enchanting hill station ,situated 4,500 ft. above sea level near the Kerala - Karnataka border ,is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6 km trek to the top of the hills.
Madayikavu
A temple dedicated to Kali amma, situated in Madayi near Payangadi
Anjarakandy
Thottada Beach
A beautiful beach in Kannur district. It is situated just about 2.5 km from the NH 17 connecting Kannur town and Thalassery.
Dharmadam Island
A small 2 hectare private island in the Kannur District of Kerala, southern India. It lies 100 metres from the mainland at Dharmadam. This island , covered with coconut palms and dense bush is a beautiful sight from the Muzhapilangad Beach.
Airport
An International Airport at Kannur with international standards of safety and comfort is the aim of the government. Government of Kerala vide its order GO (MS)No.2/98/Tran dated 17.01.1998 accorded sanction for setting up Kannur International Airport and appointed KINFRA as the nodal agency for its implementation.
Transportation
Major Places in Kannur
Thalassery - Famous for 3 C's -Cricket , Circus, Cake
Thaliparamba
Kuthuparamba
Payyanur
Iritty
Mattannur
Profile
Area: 2,996 sq km, Population: 1,212,898, Literacy: 92.59%Local Bodies
Taluks: Kannur, Thaliparamba, ThalasseryBlocks: Kannur, Edakkad, Irikkur, Iritty, Kuthuparamba, Payyannur, Peravoor, Thalaiparamba, Thalassery
Municipality: Taliparamba, Kannur, Thalassery, Kuthuparamba, Payyannur, Mattannur
Constituencies
Parliament: Kasargod, Kannur, VadakaraAssembly: Payyannur, Kalliasseri, Thaliparamba, Irikkur, Azhikode, Kannur, Dharmadam, Thalassery, Kuthuparamba, Mattannur, Peravur
Rivers
Eranholi river, Dharmadampuzha, Anjarakandi river , Valapattanam rivercourtesy :internet
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