75-600: Eruvessi is a village in Irikkur Block Panchayat, Taliparamba Taluk, Kannur district in Kerala, India, around 50 kilometers from Kannur. It was ruled by Mannanar dynasty of Muthedath Aramana and Elayadath Aramana. As of 2011 Census , Eruvessi village had population of 19,216 which comprises 9,519 males and 9,697 females. Eruvessy village spreads over an area of 49.08 km (18.95 sq mi) with 5,395 families residing in it. The sex ratio of Eruvessy
150-419: A sex ratio of 1027 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 95.89%. 68.07% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 8.18% and 0.50% of the population respectively. Languages of Ernakulam district (2011) According to the 2011 census , 96.70% of the population spoke Malayalam, 0.97% Konkani and 0.94% Tamil as their first language. This district
225-626: A copper slab within the Madayi Mosque in Kannur records its foundation year as 1124 CE. In his book on travels ( Il Milione ), Marco Polo recounts his visit to the area in the mid 1290s. Other visitors included Faxian , the Buddhist pilgrim and Ibn Batuta , writer and historian of Tangiers . Until the 16th century CE, the Kasargod town was known by the name Kanhirakode (may be by
300-663: A major chunk of the Kothamangalam UA. Hindus (46%) accounts for the largest community, followed by Christians (38%) ( Latin Catholic , Syro-Malabar , Jacobites , Pentecostals and Malankara Orthodox ) and Muslims (15.7%). A small population of Jains , Jews , and Sikhs reside in Kochi. Ernakulam once had a vibrant Jewish population, with several synagogues , known as the Malabar Jews who used to dominate
375-443: A mixed lineage of Malayali Nairs and Tuluva Brahmins . They also claimed their origin from Cheraman Perumals of Kerala. Francis Buchanan-Hamilton states that the customs of Kumbla dynasty were similar to those of the contemporary Malayali kings, though Kumbla was considered as the southernmost region of Tulu Nadu . Just like other contemporary kings of Kerala in the medieval period, The powerful Kolathu Raja also came under
450-474: A mixture of cashew, raisins and sugar), pazham nirachathu (ripe banana filled with coconut grating, molasses or sugar), muttamala made of eggs , chatti pathiri , a dessert made of flour, like a baked, layered chapati with rich filling, arikkadukka , and more. Kuttiattoor mango is popular and traditional cultivar of Kuttiattoor and neighbouring panchayats of Kannur district. Kuttiattoor mango received Geographical Indication (GI) tag from
525-887: A moderate climate and mostly falls within the Malabar Coast moist forests ecoregion, while the highlands are part of the South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests ecoregion. The Anamudi is the tallest peak in South India, on the border of Ernakulam and Idukki districts. Some parts of the Idamalayar Reserve Forest and Mankulam Forest Division have Sholas but these parts are inaccessible by road. The Idamalayar Reserve Forest, and Edamalakkudy . Many types of sand, soil, and rocks are abundant here. Cochin International Airport
600-416: A port somewhere north of Muziris is identified with Kannur . The kingdom of Ezhimala had jurisdiction over two Nadu s - The coastal Poozhinadu and the hilly eastern Karkanadu . According to the works of Sangam literature , Poozhinadu consisted much of the coastal belt between Mangalore and Kozhikode . Karkanadu consisted of Wayanad - Gudalur hilly region with parts of Kodagu (Coorg). It
675-658: A significant Konkani Hindu population who migrated from Goa during the Goa Inquisition . There is a small Jain community in Ernakulam district, concentrated mainly in Kochi city. The Sikh community in Ernakulam is also concentrated mainly in Kochi. There are more than 25 Sikh families in Kochi and there is one gurdwara . The Aluva Sivarathri festival at the Aluva Mahadeva Temple (situated on
750-543: Is Malayalam . English is widely used, mostly in business circles. Ernakulam became India's first district to have 100 percent banking or full "meaningful financial inclusion" in 2012. Ernakulam has a high Human Development Index of 0.801 (UNHDP report 2005), which is one of the highest in India. Ernakulam has played a part in the political history of south India since ancient times. The Jews , Syrians , Arabs , Chinese, Dutch, British, and Portuguese seafarers followed
825-459: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kannur district Kannur ( pronounced [kɐɳ.ɳuːr] ) is one of the 14 districts along the west coast in the state of Kerala , India. The city of Kannur is the district headquarters and gives the district its name. The old name, Cannanore, is the anglicized form of the Malayalam name "Kannur". Kannur district
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#1732791481580900-535: Is bounded by Kasaragod District to the north, Kozhikode district to the south, Mahé district to the southwest and Wayanad District to the southeast. To the east, the district is bounded by the Western Ghats , which forms the border with the state of Karnataka ( Kodagu district ). The Arabian Sea lies to the west. Paithalmala is the highest point in Kannur District (1,372m). Enclosed within
975-482: Is divided geographically into highland, midland, and coastal area. The altitude of the highlands is about 300 m (980 ft). The Periyar River , Kerala's longest, flows through all the taluks except Muvattupuzha . The Muvattupuzha River and a branch of the Chalakkudy River also flow through the district. The average yearly rainfall in the district is 3,432 mm (135.1 in). The district has
1050-467: Is formed by a section of the Western Ghats . Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam taluks, which were initially parts of the Kottayam district and constitute the highlands. Muvattupuzhayar and Periyar are the main rivers, of which the latter flows through Muvattupuzha , Aluva , Kunnathunad and Parur taluks. During the rainy season these rivers are full and heavy floods affect the low-lying areas on
1125-717: Is in this district. There are three prominent universities in Ernakulam: Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kalady , Cochin University of Science and Technology in Kalamassery , and Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies in Kochi . The district has the most educational institutions in the state; as of 2019, there are 476 fully high-tech schools in Ernakulam. In 2017, Ernakulam district administration launched
1200-449: Is listed as the "most advanced" district in Kerala. It had a resident population of 3,105,798 as of 2001, excluding the commuters from neighbouring districts. According to the 2011 Census of India, Ernakulam District also houses the largest city (UA) in the state (17th largest in the country) – Kochi Urban Agglomeration . Kochi UA spans across 843km2 with a population of 2,119,724 (2.12 million), thereby housing approximately two thirds of
1275-498: Is located in the northern part of the district at Nedumbassery , Kochi. The district houses two Urban Agglomerations, Kochi and Kothamangalam . Kochi is the largest city in the state, and 17th most populous in the country according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs rankings based on the 2011 Census, with an area of over 843km2 and 2.12 million population. The district is divided into three parts: lowland, midland, and
1350-471: Is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala , and takes its name from the eponymous city division in Kochi . It is situated in the central part of the state, spans an area of about 2,924 square kilometres (1,129 sq mi), and is home to over 9% of Kerala's population. Its headquarters are located at Kakkanad . The district includes Kochi, also known as mosques . The district includes
1425-526: Is planned to be built at Chanthappura in Kalliasseri of Kannur district in 2019. The Kannur cuisine depicts it culture and heritage. It is famous for Thalassery biriyani . The city of is also famous for Haluva called as Sweet Meat by Europeans due to the texture of the sweet. Another speciality is banana chips , which are made crisp and wafer-thin. Other popular dishes include seafood preparations (prawns, mussels, mackerel) . Vegetarian fare includes
1500-437: Is primarily agrarian in nature. Rice is the principal crop cultivated in the wetlands. The district is the largest producer of nutmeg and pineapple in the state: more than 55% of pineapples produced in the state is cultivated in the district. Rubber is the most cultivated plantation crop in the district and the district is the second-largest producer of rubber in the state behind Kottayam. Other important crops cultivated in
1575-490: Is said that Nannan, the most renowned ruler of Ezhimala dynasty, took refuge at Wayanad hills in the 5th century CE when he was lost to Cheras , just before his execution in a battle, according to the Sangam works . Ezhimala kingdom was succeeded by Mushika dynasty in the early medieval period, most possibly due to the migration of Tuluva Brahmins from Tulu Nadu . The Mushika-vamsha Mahakavya , written by Athula in
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#17327914815801650-706: Is surrounded by the Thrissur District to the north, the Idukki District to the east, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts to the south and the Laccadive Sea to the west. The Anamalais occupy a large part of the district, consisting of the forest areas around Pooyamkutty and the Idamalayar Dam . The range also extends into Thrissur, Palakkad, and Idukki districts, as well as Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu. The district
1725-416: Is the regional seat of Syriac Orthodox Church in India, and is where Saint Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor is located. The eight-day lent (Ettunombu) festival at St Mary's Jacobite Syrian Valiyapally, Thamarachal attracts many people from all over the state. St. George Orthodox Syrian Church at Kadamattam near Muvattupuzha is very old and was founded by Mar Abo Syrian Metropolitan in
1800-423: Is the hallmark of the cuisine— black pepper , cardamom and clove are used profusely. The Kerala version of biryani , popularly known as kuzhi mandi in Malayalam is another popular item, which has an influence from Yemen . Various varieties of biriyanis like Thalassery biriyani , and Kannur biriyani , are prepared here. The snacks include unnakkaya (deep-fried, boiled ripe banana paste covering
1875-682: Is the longest Drive-In Beach in Asia and is featured among the top 6 best beaches for driving in the world in BBC article for Autos. Kannur district is home to some forts which include St. Angelo Fort , and Tellicherry Fort . Thalassery town in the district is known for the Thalassery pepper . Kannur is the sixth-most urbanised district in Kerala , with more than 50% of its residents living in urban areas. Kannur has an urban population of 1,640,986, which
1950-697: Is the majority religion of Kannur district with 59.83% of the population. Muslims and Christians form a significant minority with 29.43% and 10.41% of the population respectively. Most of the Christians in Kannur district are descendants of Christians who migrated to Malabar in the 20th century. Kerala Folklore Academy , an autonomous centre for cultural affairs constituted by the Government of Kerala situated in Chirakkal, Kannur to promote and project
2025-828: Is the second largest in Kerala after Ernakulam district . It was part of the Malabar District under the Madras province during the British Raj . Following the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956, the erstwhile Malabar District was divided into three: Kannur District, Kozhikode district , and Palakkad district . On 1 November 1980, the North Wayanad Taluk of Kannur district was separated to form Wayanad district . Again in 1984, Kasaragod and Hosdurg Taluks were separated to form Kasargod district . The earliest evidence of human habitation in
2100-412: The 2018 Statistics Report , Kannur district has a population of 2,615,266, The district has a population density of 882 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,280/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 4.84%. The 2011 Census of India gives the district a ranking of 170th in India (out of a total of 640 ). Kannur has a sex ratio of 1133 females for every 1000 males,
2175-536: The Age of Discovery , thus opening a direct sea route from Europe to India. The St. Angelo Fort at Kannur was built in 1505 by Dom Francisco de Almeida , the first Portuguese Viceroy of India. The Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese in 1663. They modernized the fort and built the bastions Hollandia, Zeelandia, and Frieslandia that are the major features of the present structure. The original Portuguese fort
2250-485: The Anamalais is reached. Ernakulam district is the richest district in Kerala and is the biggest commercial centre in the state of Kerala . It contributes the most to the state exchequer in terms of GSVA and tax revenues. It has the highest literacy rate as well as the highest per capita income in the state, along with having the greatest number of commercialised banks, startups and large-scale industries & MSMEs in
2325-616: The Laccadive Islands in addition to the city of Kannur. Arakkal Kingdom and Chirakkal kingdom were two vassal kingdoms based in the city of Kannur. The island of Dharmadom near Kannur , along with Thalassery , was ceded to the East India Company as early as 1734, which were claimed by all of the Kolattu Rajas , Kottayam Rajas , Mannanar and Arakkal Bibi in the late medieval period, where
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2400-458: The Zamorin of Calicut , in the early medieval period. Kannur was an important trading center in the 12th century with active business connections with Persia and Arabia . The port at Kozhikode held the superior economic and political position in medieval Kerala coast, while Kannur , Kollam , and Kochi , were commercially important secondary ports, where the traders from various parts of
2475-430: The sadya . Kannur cuisine is a blend of traditional Kerala , Persian , Yemenese and Arab food culture. This confluence of culinary cultures is best seen in the preparation of most dishes. Kallummakkaya ( mussels ) curry , irachi puttu ( irachi meaning meat), parottas (soft flatbread), Pathiri (a type of rice pancake) and ghee rice are some of the other specialties. The characteristic use of spices
2550-544: The traditional art forms of Kerala . The academy awards prizes and to notable artistes and experts in the field of folklore. The fellowships comprise ₹ 15000 each and citation. The folklore awards and book award carries ₹ 7500 and citation. The Gurupooja and Yuvaprathibha award winners will get ₹ 5000 each and citation. Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship inKannur-Kasaragod region of Kerala. Theyyam consisted of several thousand-year-old traditions, rituals, and customs. The performers of Theyyam belong to
2625-629: The 11th century, throws light on the recorded past of the Mushika Royal Family up until that point. The Indian anthropologist Ayinapalli Aiyappan states that a powerful and warlike clan of the Bunt community of Tulu Nadu was called Kola Bari and the Kolathiri Raja of Kolathunadu was a descendant of this clan. The Kolathunadu ( Kannur ) Kingdom at the peak of its power, reportedly extended from Netravati River ( Mangalore ) in
2700-792: The 5th century A.D. He brought a cross from Persia, which is preserved in the church. The festival at the Latin church of Vallarpadam on 24 September attracts people belonging to all religions. The icon of Virgin Mary in this church is credited with many miracles. St. George's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally was founded in 593 A.D. Important pilgrimage sites in Ernakulam are Koonan Kurish St George Orthodox Pilgrim church, Mattancherry ; Vadakken Paravoor St Thomas Catholic Church, Malayattoor Pally; and Mor Thoman Jacobite Church , Kothamangalam ; and Thrikkunnathu St Mary's Seminary Church, Aluva . The relics of Gregorios Abdul Jaleel are preserved at
2775-610: The British initiated a factory and English settlement following the cession . In 1761, the British captured Mahé , and the settlement was handed over to the ruler of Kadathanadu . The British restored Mahé to the French as a part of the 1763 Treaty of Paris. In 1779, the Anglo-French war broke out, resulting in the French loss of Mahé . In 1783, the British agreed to restore to the French their settlements in India, and Mahé
2850-549: The GI registry at Chennai. The distinctiveness of Kuttiattoor mango is aided by the combination of specific environmental conditions of the area of its cultivation and varietal characters. Even though it is popularly known as Kuttiattoor mango, it is also known as ‘Nambiar mānga’, ‘Kannapuram mānga’, ‘Kunjimangalam mānga’ and ‘Vadakkumbhagam mānga’ in small pockets of Kannur district. Ernakulam district Ernakulam ( IPA: [erɐɳɐːguɭɐm] ; ISO : Eṟaṇākuḷaṁ )
2925-608: The Kannur District Panchayat. For the sake of urban administration, Kannur Municipal Corporation and 9 municipal towns are there. For the representation of Kannur in Kerala Legislative Assembly , there are 11 assembly constituencies. These are included in three parliamentary constituencies, i.e., Kasaragod , Kannur , and Vatakara . The district is further divided into 132 villages which together form 5 subdistricts. According to
3000-692: The Madras Act 10 of 1865 (Amendment of the Improvements in Towns act 1850) of the British Indian Empire , along with the municipalities of Kozhikode , Palakkad , and Fort Kochi , making them the first modern municipalities in the modern state of Kerala. Kannur district consists of two revenue subdivisions - Taliparamba and Thalassery. For sake of rural administration, 71 Gram Panchayats are combined in 11 Blocks, which together form
3075-476: The Roshni project, which aims to provide Malayalam education to migrant children. It supported 1,265 migrant workers' children from lower primary to high school. There are two revenue divisions: Fort Kochi and Muvattupuzha. The municipal corporation is in Kochi. The district has the most taluks in the state. The district is divided by two revenue divisions with seven taluks. Interestingly, Ernakulam district has
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3150-655: The St. Thomas Jacobite church North Paravur . Thousands of pilgrims from Kerala culminate on 27 April for the Dhukrono of the Saint. The Feast of Eldho Mor Baselios is celebrated in the tomb church Mor Thoman Church at Kothamangalam every year on 2 and 3 October. The Feast of Paulose Mar Athanasius on 26 January at Thrikkunnathu St Mary's Seminary Church, Aluva , where he is entombed, also attracts thousands. Gheevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala , also known as Parumala Thirumeni ,
3225-505: The banks of river Periyar) in Aluva attracts people from around the country. St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Piravom is believed to be founded in 405 A.D. and was the headquarters of Archdeacon and St Thomas until the 18th century. Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kalady , which is considered to be a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus around the world. Kallil Kshethram is a famous Jain temple near Perumbavoor . Puthencruz
3300-486: The banks, but in the summer season, they generally go dry and narrow. The Periyar is stretched over a length of 229 km (142 mi). The flora of this district is tropical. The heavy rainfall combined with moderate temperatures and fertile soil support abundant vegetation. Many of the common plants are found in the coastal area, which forms the lowland region. The midland region is occupied by coconut palms, paddy, tapioca, pepper, pineapple and pulses. The lower slopes of
3375-406: The district are tapioca , black pepper , areca nut , coconut , turmeric , banana , and plantain . Ernakulam is the first district in India to have 100 percent literacy by 1990. In fact Kochi has the highest literacy rate for any city in the country with over 20 lakhs population. Pothanikkad is the first village in India that achieved 100 percent literacy according to state literacy programme
3450-593: The district are rock-cut caves and megalithic burial sites of the Neolithic age. The Taliparamba - Kannur - Thalassery area abounds in rock-cut caves, dolmens , burial stone circles and menhirs , all of megalith . Kannur was the seat of powerful kingdom based at Ezhimala in the Sangam period (1st–5th century CE). The ancient port of Naura , which is mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as
3525-468: The district. Kochi Metro runs in Kochi. Ernakulam district has two airports: Naval airport in W.island (Old Cochin airport) and Cochin International Airport (CIAL). CIAL is the fourth largest airport in the country after Mumbai , Delhi , and Chennai , and serves International passengers. Ernakulam lies in the flat delta region of the Periyar and Moovattupuzha rivers. Water transport is prominent in
3600-415: The entire city of Kochi is a strong public demand. According to the 2018 Statistics Report , Ernakulam has a population of 3,427,659. The 2011 census of India reports that the district is ranked 104th most populous in India out of 640. The district has a population density of 1,072 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,780/sq mi). Its population growth rate in 2001–2011 was 5.69%. Ernakulam has
3675-530: The first municipality in Indian subcontinent , which got dissolved when the Dutch authority got weaker in 18th century. In 1896, the Maharaja of Cochin initiated local administration by forming a town council in Ernakulam. Initially, The district's headquarters were located in the portion of the city known as Ernakulam , which gave the district its name; the headquarters was relocated afterwards to Kakkanad . In
3750-537: The first saint of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church from India was born and brought up in Mulanthuruthy . The three major national highways passing through Ernakulam are the Cochin-Mumbai Highway ( NH 66 ), Salem-Kanyakumari ( NH 47 part of NSEW corridor ), and Cochin-Dhanushkodi highway ( NH 49 ). Ernakulam has 17 railway stations. The Ernakulam Junction , Ernakulam Town and Aluva are
3825-444: The highest among any district in India, and a literacy rate of 95.10%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 3.30% and 1.64% of the population respectively. Malayalam is the predominant language, spoken by 98.88% of the population. Small minorities speak Tamil , Hindi and Kannada , mainly in urban areas. The District has a population of 2,412,365 (2001 census). This was the most urbanised district in Kerala in 2001, but
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#17327914815803900-400: The highland region have teak and rubber. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is located at the centre of Kochi . It covers 2.74 ha (6.8 acres), supports many species of mangroves and is a nesting ground for a variety of migratory birds . The Managalavanam is called the "green lung of Kochi", considering its role in controlling the city's air pollution. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary lies on
3975-464: The highland that consist of seaboard, plains, and hills and forests respectively. 20 percent of the total area are lowlands. The forests in the eastern part of the district are mostly remote, forming a part of the Anamalais . The highest peak is the Anamudi . The midland consists mainly of plain land and a group of islands that naturally drain water via backwaters and canals. The hilly or eastern portion
4050-480: The influence of Zamorin later. The Kolathunadu in the late medieval period emerged into independent 10 principalities i.e., Kadathanadu ( Vadakara ), Randathara or Poyanad ( Dharmadom ), Kottayam ( Thalassery ), Nileshwaram , Iruvazhinadu ( Panoor , Kurumbranad etc., under separate royal chieftains due to the outcome of internal dissensions. The Nileshwaram dynasty on the northernmost part of Kolathiri dominion, were relatives to both Kolathunadu as well as
4125-412: The largest metropolitan region of the state: Greater Cochin . Ernakulam district yields the highest revenue and the largest number of industries in the state. Ernakulam is the second most populous district in Kerala, after Malappuram (out of 14 districts ). The district also hosts the highest number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala state. The most commonly spoken language in Ernakulam
4200-654: The lower caste community in ancient caste structure formed by Namboothiri Brahmins in Kerala, and have an important position in Theyyam. It is performed mainly by males, except the Devakoothu theyyam. The Devakoothu is the only Theyyam ritual performed by women. It is performed only on the Thekkumbad Kulom temple. There are 456 types of Theyyam, including Vettakkorumakan , Vishnumoorthy Theyyam , Muchilot Bhagavathi and Sree Muthappan . A Theyyam museum
4275-474: The major stations. The other stations are Angamaly , Thripunithura , Edapally , Mulamthuruthy , Cochin Harbour Terminus , Karakutty, Chowara , Kalamassery , Nettoor , Kumbalam , Mattancherry H. , Chottanikkara road, Kanjiramattom and Piravom road. The rail routes travel via Thrissur , Kottayam, Cochin H.T., Alappuzha , and Vallarpadam. The Angamaly-Erumely Sabarimala route passes through
4350-526: The meaning, 'The land of Kanhira Trees') in Malayalam . The Kumbla dynasty, who swayed over the land of southern Tulu Nadu wedged between Chandragiri River and Netravati River (including present-day Taluks of Manjeshwar and Kasaragod ) from Maipady Palace at Kumbla , had also been vassals to the Kolathunadu , before the Carnatic conquests of Vijayanagara Empire . The Kumbla dynasty had
4425-442: The most municipalities in the state. A criticism that has been centered around this fact is that despite municipalities like Aluva, Kalamassery, Thrikkakara, Maradu, Tripunithura and Eloor becoming assimilated into Kochi city, they still exist as individual municipalities instead of being under Kochi Corporation . Surprisingly the corporation has not amended its limits for over half a century, since 1967 to be precise. The corporation
4500-533: The north to Korapuzha ( Kozhikode ) in the south with Arabian Sea on the west and Kodagu hills on the eastern boundary, also including the isolated islands of Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea . An Old Malayalam inscription ( Ramanthali inscriptions ), dated to 1075 CE, mentioning king Kunda Alupa, the ruler of Alupa dynasty of Mangalore , can be found at Ezhimala (the former headquarters of Mushika dynasty ) near Kannur . The Arabic inscription on
4575-461: The northern bank of the Periyar River and covers about 25 km (10 sq mi). It was founded by ornithologist Salim Ali . The sanctuary is 80 km (50 miles) from Kochi. Birds found here include falcons, jungle fowl, water hens, and hornbills . The flora of this area consists mainly of plantations of teak , rosewood , and mahogany. Further on the road, Pooyamkutty forest of
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#17327914815804650-416: The population of Ernakulam District. Government of Kerala have also marked Kochi UA as the only "first order UA" in the state, which has its influence spread across the entire state unlike the other smaller cities. The district also houses another smaller urban agglomeration – Kothamangalam , which has an area of 81.42 km housing over 1,14,639 people. The towns of Kothamangalam and Muvattupuzha form
4725-467: The sea route to the Kingdom of Cochin and left their impressions on the town. The port at Kozhikode held superior economic and political position in medieval Kerala coast, while Kannur , Kollam , and Kochi , were commercially important secondary ports, where the traders from various parts of the world would gather. In 1664, the municipality of Fort Kochi was established by Dutch Malabar , making it
4800-526: The southern part of the district is the Mahé district of the Union Territory of Puducherry . The district was established in 1957. Kannur Municipal Corporation is the sixth-largest urban local body in the state and Kannur Cantonment is the only Cantonment Board in Kerala. Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala is the Asia's largest, and the world's third-largest, naval academy. Muzhappilangad beach
4875-441: The southern side. The road to the east connects to Mysore and Bangalore . The nearest railway station is Kannur on Mangalore- Palakkad line. There is an airport at Kannur . Eruvessi is a hilly village on the eastern side of Kannur district. The terrain is undulating in nature and the extreme eastern side has forests bordering Karnataka state. This article related to a location in Kannur district , Kerala , India
4950-412: The state. Its M.G. Road is home to some of Kerala 's most prestigious enterprises. Kochi is also the headquarters of some large companies like Lulu Group International , Federal Bank , Geojit , V-Guard , and Muthoot . The sea along the entire coast of the district and its backwaters are the habitat of various kinds of fish that supply both marine and inland fisheries. The eastern part of Ernakulam
5025-457: The trade and commercial activities in the district. After the state of Israel was formed in 1945, the entire community made aliyah to Israel in the 1950s. Today they number 8000 in Israel but very few Jews remain in the district. After a direct flight service was established between Kochi and Tel Aviv they have retained ties with the state with annual visits and gatherings. Ernakulam also has
5100-511: The world would gather. Kannur served as the British military headquarters on India's west coast until 1887. In conjunction with her sister city, Tellicherry , it was the third-largest city on the western coast of British India in the 18th century after Bombay and Karachi . The Arakkal kingdom had right over the city of Kannur and Laccadive Islands in the late medieval period. The Portuguese arrived at Kappad Kozhikode in 1498 during
5175-484: The year 1998, Kuttampuzha village was added to the district from Idukki district following which the district got a political boundary with neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu . There is no interstate road that connects the district with the neighbouring state through this border. The Ernakulam district covers an area of 3,068 km (1,185 sq mi) on the Western Coastal Plains of India. It
5250-466: Was 1,019 lower than state average of 1,084. Population of children in the age group 0-6 was 1,987 (10.3%) where 1,006 are males and 981 are females. Eruvessy had an overall literacy of 95.6% higher than state average of 94%. The male literacy stands at 97% and female literacy was 94.2%. The national highway passes through Taliparamba town. Mangalore and Mumbai can be accessed on the northern side and Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram can be accessed on
5325-412: Was handed over to the French in 1785. During the British Raj , Kannur was part of the Madras province in the Malabar District . Initially the British had to suffer local resistance against their rule under the leadership of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja , who had popular support in Thalassery - Wayanad region. The municipalities of Kannur and Thalassery were formed on 1 November 1866 according to
5400-569: Was pulled down later. A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind it can be seen in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam . The Dutch sold the fort to the king Ali Raja of Arakkal in 1772. The British conquered it in 1790 and used it as one of their major military stations on the Malabar Coast . During the 17th century, Kannur was the capital city of the only Muslim polity in the Far-South of India – Arakkal – who also ruled
5475-401: Was pushed to 4th place after Ernakulam , Thrissur and Kozhikode in 2011. About 50.35% of the population reside in the urban agglomerations. The total urban population of Kannur district is 1,640,986. This is the second largest urban population in Kerala after Ernakulam and is more than the population of a metro city. The high urban population is due to the 45 towns in the district which
5550-885: Was the highest in Kerala as per 2001 census. 2011 census has Thrissur with 135 towns with Kannur having 67. Kannur district has one Municipal Corporation Kannur , and other major municipalities including Thalassery , Payyanur , Taliparamba , Kuthuparamba and Mattannur . In addition to this there are 60 including Ancharakandy , Azhikode North , Azhikode South , Chala , Chelora , Cherukunnu , Cheruthazham , Chirakkal , Chockli , Dharmadom , Elayavoor , Eranholi , Iriveri , Kadachira , Kadirur , Kalliasseri , Kanhirode , Kannadiparamba , Kannapuram , Kottayam-Malabar , Mayyil , Mavilayi , Munderi , Muzhappilangad , Narath , New Mahe , Paduvilayi , Pallikkunnu , Panniyannur , Panoor , Pappinisseri , Pathiriyad , Pattiom , Iritty , Peralasseri , Peringathur , Pinarayi , Puzhathi , Thottada , Valapattanam , Varam . Hinduism
5625-402: Was the largest in area and population when it was formed, and all these regions were panchayaths back then. Instead of adding them to the corporation when these regions started developing due to the urban expansion of Kochi city, they were made into separate municipalities thus largely handicapping the corporation. Now the call to expand these outdated limits for a better unified administration for
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