Kannur Tourism, Kerala India
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Kannur Fast Facts
- State: Kerala
- District: Kannur
- Famous for/as: Beach
- Population: 63,795
- Religions: Hindu,Muslim
- Language: Malayalam,Hindi,English
- Best Season: Jul - Mar
- Weather: Summer 23-37°C, Winter 13-30°C
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- Local Transport: Bus, Taxi, Rikshaw
- Pincode: 6700xx
- STDCode: 0497
Kannur, India Overview
Kannur District is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The town of Kannur is the district headquarters, and gives the district its name. The old name Cannanore is the anglicised form of the Malayalam name Kannur. Kannur district is bounded by Kasaragod District to the north, Kozhikode district to the south and Wayanad District to the south-east. To the east the district is bounded by the Western Ghats, which forms the border with Karnataka State, in its district of Kodagu. The Arabian Sea lies to the west. The district was established in 1957.
Kannur is the most urbanised district in Kerala, with more than 50% of its residents living in urban areas. Kannur has an urban population of 1,212,898, which is the second largest in Kerala after Ernakulam district.
Kannur District is known as the land of looms and lores, because of the loom industries functioning in the district and festivals held in temples. The district is a major centre of Theyyam, a ritual dance of northern Kerala. Small shrines known as kavus associated with the Theyyam dot the district. The district is set to have a new international airport. Kannur International Airport will be the fourth International Airport in Kerala.
Kannur, also known as Cannanore is one of the districts of Kerala. The term Cannanore was coined during British rule and it is still used extensively today. The city of Kannur is the largest in the northern parts of Malabar and has a rich colonial heritage which can be seen till today. Basically, a beach town Kannur has a charm like no other and it has been voted among the ten best places in the country and is ideal for enjoying Kerala honeymoon tours.
Kannur, also known as Cannanore is one of the districts of Kerala. The term Cannanore was coined during British rule and it is still used extensively today. The city of Kannur is the largest in the northern parts of Malabar and has a rich colonial heritage which can be seen till today. Basically, a beach town Kannur has a charm like no other and it has been voted among the ten best places in the country and is ideal for enjoying Kerala honeymoon tours.
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