73-426: Kasaragod ( Malayalam: [kaːsɐrɐɡoːɖɨ̆] ) is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India . Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala and is also known as Sapta Bhasha Sangama Bhumi ('The Land of seven Languages'). Situated in the rich biodiversity of Western Ghats , it
146-652: A gas-based powerplant at Cheemeni was taken by the second Chandy government . A government medical college was allowed for Kasaragod district, as a part of the government's new policy to establish at ensure availability of at least one Government Medical College in all the 14 districts of the state in 2013. Netravati River The Netravati River or Netravathi Nadi has its origins at Bangrabalige valley, Yelaneeru Ghat in Kudremukh in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka , India. This river flows through
219-520: Is Chandragiri River (105 km long). The Kasaragod town is located on the estuary of Chandragiri river. It empties into the Arabian Sea at Thalangara . The Chandragiri Fort is built on its bank. The river originates at Pattimala in Kodagu (Coorg). The smallest river of Kerala is also in the district. Kasaragod district comes under the jurisdiction of Kannur University . Kasaragod is home to
292-501: Is Adv. V. M. Muneer of IUML and the deputy chairperson is Shamseeda Feroz. The major political parties are Indian Union Muslim League , CPI(M) , INC , CPI , and BJP . North Kasaragod is dominated by IUML which is followed by BJP , and the south is dominated by CPI(M) . N. A. Nellikkunnu is the present Member of Legislative Assembly, from Kasaragod Assembly Constituency . It is a part of Kasaragod (Lok Sabha constituency) . Indian National Congress (INC) member Rajmohan Unnithan
365-721: Is around 1460 km and it accounts for around 11.2 km of MDR for every 10,000 people in the district. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has stations to operate its service in the district. The railway goes through coastal area. Kasaragod railway station lies in Palakkad railway division of southern zone on Mangalore - Shoranur line. Kasaragod district is home to 3 out of 13 minor ports in Kerala - Manjeshwar , Kasaragod, and Nileshwaram . The nearest international airports are situated at Mangalore (65 km away) and Kannur (110 km away). According to
438-500: Is built on its bank. The river originates at Pattimala in Kodagu (Coorg). The smallest river of Kerala is also in the district. Kasargod district consists of two revenue subdivisions- Kasargod and Kanhangad. For sake of rural administration, 38 Gram Panchayats are combined in 6 Blocks, which together form the Kasargod District Panchayat. For the sake of urban administration, 3 municipal towns are there. For
511-548: Is built on the southern bank of the estuary of Chandragiri River , just opposite to Kasaragod town. The Bekal Fort at Bekal , Pallikkara , which is situated midway between Kasaragod and Kanhangad , and which is largest fort in Kerala, was built in 1650 by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi . Francis Buchanan, the family doctor of Arthur Wellesley , visited Kasaragod in 1800. In his travelogue, he recorded information on places like Athiraparambu, Kavvayi, Nileshwaram , Bekal , Chandragiri and Manjeshwar . Hosdurg and Vellarikundu
584-425: Is divided into 35 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The female sex ratio was 1058 against state average of 1084. Population in the age group 0-6 was 7,234 (13.4%) where 3,716 are males and 3,518 are females. The literacy rate of Kasaragod town was 94.76% higher than state average of 94%. Male literacy stands at 96.5% and female literacy was 93.1%. The current Municipal Chairman of Kasaragod municipality
657-575: Is home to three of the 13 minor ports in Kerala - Manjeshwar , Kasaragod, and Nileshwaram . The nearest international airports are situated at Mangalore (65 km away) and Kannur (110 km away). Religions in Kasaragod Town (2011) As of 2011 Census , Kasaragod municipality had a population of 54,172 which constitutes 26,319 males and 27,853 females. Kasaragod municipality spreads over an area of 16.69 km (6.44 sq mi) with 10,202 families residing in it. The municipality
730-534: Is known for the Chandragiri and Bekal Fort , Chandragiri River , historic Kolathiri Rajas , natural environment of Ranipuram and Kottancheri Hills , historical and religious sites like the Madiyan Kulom temple , Madhur Temple , Ananthapuram Lake Temple and Malik Deenar Mosque . The historic hill of Ezhimala is located on the southern portion of Kavvayi Backwaters of Nileshwaram . Kasaragod
803-564: Is located 90 km north of Kannur city corporation and 50 km south of the Mangalore . Kasaragod district has the maximum number of rivers in Kerala - 12. The town is located on the estuary where the Chandragiri River , which is also the longest river in the district, empties into the Arabian Sea . Kasaragod is home to several forts, including Arikady fort , Bekal Fort , Chandragiri Fort , and Hosdurg Fort . Bekal Fort
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#1732801764722876-424: Is one of the 14 districts in the southern Indian state of Kerala . Its northern border Thalappady is located just 9 km south to Ullal , which is the southernmost portion of the major port city Mangalore , on the southwestern Malabar coast of India. Kasaragod is the northernmost district of Kerala and is also known as Saptha Bhasha Sangama Bhoomi (The place where Seven languages meets) The district
949-644: Is one of the oldest Masjid s in the Indian subcontinent . According to Qissat Shakarwati Farmad , the Masjids at Kodungallur , Kollam , Madayi , Barkur , Mangalore , Kasaragod, Kannur , Dharmadam , Panthalayini , and Chaliyam , were built during the era of Malik Dinar , and they are among the oldest Masjid s in the Indian subcontinent . It is believed that Malik Dinar died at Thalangara in Kasaragod town. Many Arab travelers visiting Kerala between
1022-519: Is part of Kolathunadu (south of Chandragiri river) and Kasargod and Manjeshwaram is in the Tulu Nadu region (north of Chandragiri river). On 19 January 1801, Francis speaks of visiting a Siva temple at Pulla (Pallikere), beyond which, the country rises into open rising lands, all the way to Chandragiri river and Chandragiri fort, which he describes as the northern border of the Malayala. He says that
1095-405: Is situated in the midway between Kasaragod and Kanhangad , and is also largest fort in Kerala, was built in 1650 by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi . Francis Buchanan, the family doctor of Arthur Wellesley , visited Kasaragod in 1800. In his travelogue, he recorded information on places like Athiraparambu, Kavvai, Nileshwaram , Bekal , Chandragiri and Manjeshwar . Hosdurg and Vellarikundu
1168-531: Is situated on the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats . It was a part of the Kannur district of Kerala until 24 May 1984. It also remains the last formed district of kerala to date. The district is bounded by Dakshina Kannada district to the north, Western Ghats to the northeast, Kodagu district to the southeast, Kannur district to the south, and the Arabian Sea to the west. Kasaragod district has
1241-588: Is the highest peak in the Kasargod district of Kerala, located in the Ranipuram Wildlife Sanctuary. Kasaragod has a tropical climate . Kasaragod district has the largest number of rivers in Kerala - 12. All of them are west-flowing rivers. The longest of them is Chandragiri River (105 km long). Kasaragod town is located on the estuary of Chandragiri river. It empties into the Arabian Sea at Thalangara . The Chandragiri Fort
1314-469: Is the largest fort in Kerala. Talakaveri , which is home to Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary where the 805 km long Kaveri river originates, is located closer to Ranipuram on the Kerala- Karnataka border. Robert Caldwell describes the extent of Malayalam in the 19th century as extending from Chandragiri ( fort and river) in the north to Neyyar river beyond Thiruvananthapuram in
1387-451: Is the northernmost district of Kerala, which is far away from Thiruvananthapuram , the state headquarters, which is located in the southernmost tip of state. Manjeshwaram town is located about 600 km north of the state headquarters Thiruvananthapuram , about 30 km south of Mangalore , about 350 km west of Bangalore , the headquarters of the neighbouring state Karnataka , and about 950 km south of Mumbai city. In 2012,
1460-415: Is the present MP from Kasaragod (2019 elections). Kasaragod district is the northernmost district of Kerala, which is much away from Thiruvananthapuram , the state headquarters, which is located in the southernmost tip of state. Manjeshwaram town is located about 600 km north of the state headquarters Thiruvananthapuram , about 30 km south of Mangalore , about 350 km west of Bangalore ,
1533-573: The Journal of Plantation Crops and holds symposiums on the subject. The Central University of Kerala is also located in Kasaragod(Periya hills). The National Highway 66 which connects the western coast of India from Mumbai to Kanyakumari passes through coastal area of the district connecting the major coastal towns of Manjeshwar , Uppala , Kumbla , Kasaragod, Udma , Bekal , Kanhangad , Nileshwaram , and Thrikaripur . It enters
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#17328017647221606-543: The British . The British occupied Kanara only after the death of Tippu Sultan. it is said that Kinavoor Molom (Sree Dharma Shashtha Temple) is belonging to Karinthalam (one of 64 Brahmin villages in old Kerala). Before the formation of Kerala, Kasargod was a part of South Canara district of erstwhile Madras Presidency . Initially South Canara was included in the Bombay presidency . Later on 16 April 1862, South Canara
1679-657: The Carnatic conquests of Vijayanagara Empire . The Kumbla dynasty had 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. The Kolathiri Dominion emerged into ten independent principalities, i.e. Kadathanadu ( Vadakara ), Randathara or Poyanad ( Dharmadom ), Kottayam ( Thalassery ), Nileshwaram , Iruvazhinadu ( Panoor ), Kurumbranad etc., under separate royal chieftains due to
1752-714: The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute , originally established in 1916 as the Coconut Research Station. It is part of India's National Agricultural Research System under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. According to the institute, Kerala "lies in the heart of the major coconut growing areas of the country." It is also home to the Indian Society for Plantation Crops, which publishes
1825-721: The Kolathunadu kingdom of North Malabar , before the Carnatic conquests of Vijayanagara Empire . The Kumbla dynasty had 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. The Kolathiri Dominion 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
1898-499: The Second Oommen Chandy ministry appointed a commission under the leadership of the former Chief Secretary P. Prabhakaran to study about the backwardness and issues faced by this northernmost district of Kerala and to draw up a special package for the district. In 2013, two more taluks, namely Manjeshwaram and Vellarikundu were formed in the district. Before it the district had only two Taluks. The decision to implement
1971-732: The Western Ghats in Bangrabalike forest Valley in Yellaner Ghats of Kudremukha range in Karnataka State. The river drains an area of about 1,353 square miles. The Kumaradhara River , which originates in the Subramanya range of Western Ghats, meets the Netravati river at Uppinangadi . Every year nearly around more than 100 tmc of water flowing to Arabian sea. The main occupations of the people who have settled on
2044-454: The 14th century, Mooshaka Kingdom was known as Kolathirinad and the rulers as Kolathiris. The Kolathunad Kingdom at the peak of its power reportedly extended from Netravati River ( Mangalore ) in 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 Arabian Sea . Kasaragod, about 50 km south of Mangalore city,
2117-500: The 16th century CE, Kasaragod town was known by the name Kanhirakode (may be by 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 kingdom of North Malabar , before
2190-603: The 2018 Vital Statistics published by the Government of Kerala , Kasargod district has a population of 1,390,894, roughly equal to the nation of Trinidad and Tobago or the US state of New Hampshire . The 2011 Census of India , gives the district a ranking of 375th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 654 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,690/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
2263-452: The 9th and the 14th centuries visited Kasaragod, being an important trade centre then. Duarte Barbosa , a Portuguese traveler who visited Kumbla , near Kasaragod Town in 1514 recorded that rice being exported for coir to Maldives . According to Barbosa, the people in the southwestern Malabar coast of India from Chandragiri in the north to Kanyakumari in the south spoke a unique language, which they called as "Maliama" ( Malayalam ). Until
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2336-492: The Chandragiri and Kavai (Kavvayi) rivers presents the characteristics of a twilight zone between the Malayalam and Tulu speaking areas. Kasargod is also the first district in India to have official symbols-official tree, flower, bird, species. Until the 16th century CE, Kasaragod town was known by the name Kāññirakkōṭŭ (meaning, 'The land of kāññira Trees'). The Ancient Tamil Works of Sangam Age records that
2409-593: The River Netravati, as unfordable during the South-West Monsoon , can be seen in the Gazetteer of Southern India, , published in 1855. It has an apparent breadth of about 200 yards with a bed encumbered by large rocky masses, chiefly of hornblende rock, containing spangles of mica and small garnets. Sienites also occur, as fragments of a beautiful pegmatite with flesh coloured feldspar are seen in
2482-527: The administration of this area was vested with Ikkeri Nayakas . At the onset of collapse of the Vijayanagara empire, Venkappa Nayaka declared independence to Ikkery. Kumbla, Chandragiri, and Bekal are considered to be the chain of forts constructed or renovated by Shivappa Nayaka . The Chandragiri Fort is built on the southern bank of the estuary of Chandragiri River , just opposite to Kasaragod town. The Bekal Fort at Bekal , Pallikkara , which
2555-469: The area covering the district was part of Puzhinadu, which consists of the coastal belt from Kozhikode to Mangalore . Politically the area was part of the Ezhimala Kingdom with its Capital at Ezhimala in present day Kannur district. The most famous King of Ezhimala was Nannan whose kingdom extended up to Gudalur and northern parts of Coimbatore. Poozhinad, along with Karkanad which included
2628-551: The backwardness and issues faced by this northernmost district of Kerala and to draw up special package for the district. In 2013, two more Taluks, namely Manjeshwaram and Vellarikundu were formed in the district. Kasaragod experiences a tropical monsoon climate under the Köppen climate classification . It receives a generous 3,825 mm (150.6 in) of rain annually. Kasaragod has the maximum number of rivers in Kerala - 12. All of them are west-flowing rivers. The longest of them
2701-560: The bank of this river are agriculture and fishing. This river is the main source of water for agriculture during off monsoon. The river is rich in water life. Majority of the people settling around the river have practiced fishing which provides bread to many families. People also trade fine sand which is used for construction. This sand is taken from the bed of the river. Many mini hydroelectric projects and diversion project have been set up on this river, causing damage to environment of this ecologically sensitive region; and more projects are in
2774-524: The beds of rivulets. The Netravati River is navigable by small country craft for many miles. The train Netravati Express , passing through Mangalore, is named after this river. Often Bantwal has been submerged in bygone years during the monsoon by overflowing river Netravati. Many residents left the town, settled elsewhere, and prospered. The major floods remembered by the elders of the town occurred in 1928 and 1974. Netravati river originates in
2847-455: The country on the north of the Chandragiri fort and river is called by Hindus as Tuluva, the Tulu country. According to Stuart (1895) “The Kasargod taluk originally formed the southern portion of the ancient Tulua kingdom and was separated from the kingdom of Kerala by the Chandragiri river which was formerly called “Perumpula”; the river on which the fort stands is shallow but very wide and formed
2920-545: The death of Tippu Sultan. it is said that Kinavoor Molom (Sree Dharma Shashtha Temple) is belonging to Karinthalam (one of 64 Brahmin villages in old Kerala). Initially South Canara was placed under the Bombay presidency . Later on 16 April 1862, South Canara was transferred to Madras Presidency and Kasaragod taluk was formed by replacing the erstwhile Bekal taluk. Kasaragod was the second-most populated Taluk in South Canara only after to Mangalore taluk , and also
2993-467: The decade 2001–2011 was 8.18%. Kasaragod has a sex ratio of 1080 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 90.09%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 4.08% and 3.74% of the population respectively. The Kerala Tulu Academy , which promotes Tulu language and literature, is functioned at Hosangadi in district. Languages of Kasaragod district (2011) Kasaragod district majorly consists of Malayalam speakers who form 82.69% of
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3066-580: The district at Thalappady and goes out through Payyanur . There are State highways starting/ending at Kasaragod and Kanhangad . Total length of Major District Road (MDR) of Kasaragod is around 1460 km and it accounts for around 11.2 km of MDR for every 10,000 people in the district. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has stations to operate its service in the district. The railway goes through coastal area. Kasaragod railway station lies in Palakkad railway division of southern zone on Mangalore - Shoranur line. Kasaragod district
3139-426: The district's population chose their mother tongue as Malayalam . 14.2% chose Tulu and 6.3% chose Kannada. But it is noted that as per the 2011 census report only 8.8% and 4.2% of the total population in the district speak Tulu and Kannada respectively as their mother tongue. In 2012, the Second Oommen Chandy ministry appointed a commission under the leadership the former Chief Secretary P. Prabhakaran to study about
3212-592: The district. Before this, the district had only two taluks. The decision to implement a gas-based power plant at Cheemeni was taken by the second Chandy government . A government medical college was allowed for Kasaragod district, as a part of the government's new policy to establish at ensure availability of at least one government medical college in all 14 districts of the state in 2013. Kasaragod district Kasaragod ( Malayalam: [kaːsɐrɡoːɖɨ̆] ( Tulu : Kāsrōḍ , Kannada : Kāsaragūḍu , Marathi : Kāsāragōḍa ; English : Kassergode )
3285-491: The eastern regions of Ezhimala dynasty ( Wayanad - Gudalur region with some portions of Kodagu ), had its capital at Ezhimala . The Mooshaka Kings were considered descendants of Nannan. By the 14th century, Mooshaka Kingdom was known as Kolathirinad and the Rulers as Kolathiris. The Kolathunad Kingdom at the peak of its power reportedly extended from Netravati River ( Mangalore ) in the north to Korapuzha ( Kozhikode ) in
3358-545: The famous pilgrimage place Dharmasthala and is considered one of the holy rivers of India. It merges with the Kumaradhara River at Uppinangadi before flowing to the Arabian Sea , south of Mangalore city. This river is the main source of water to Bantwal and Mangalore . Earlier in the 20th century it was known as the Bantwal River ; the important town of Bantwal is seen on its banks. A reference to
3431-453: The headquarters of the neighbouring state Karnataka , and about 950 km south of Mumbai city. In 2012, the Second Oommen Chandy ministry appointed a commission under the leadership of the former Chief Secretary P. Prabhakaran to study about the backwardness and issues faced by this northernmost district of Kerala and to draw up a special package for the district. In 2013, two more Taluks, namely Manjeshwaram and Vellarikundu were formed in
3504-628: The leadership the former Chief Secretary P. Prabhakaran to study about the backwardness and issues faced by this northernmost district of Kerala and to draw up special package for the district. In 2013, two more Taluks, namely Manjeshwaram and Vellarikundu were formed in the district. The district is the northernmost district of the State of Kerala. Kasargod is located at 12°30′N 75°00′E / 12.5°N 75.0°E / 12.5; 75.0 . It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 feet). Ranipuram or Madathumala (1016m) peak
3577-412: The maximum number of rivers in Kerala - 12. Kasaragod town is located on the estuary where the Chandragiri River , which is also the longest river in the district, empties into Arabian Sea . Kasaragod is home to several forts which include Arikady fort , Bekal Fort , Chandragiri Fort , and Hosdurg Fort . Bekal Fort is also the largest fort in Kerala. The historic hill of Ezhimala is located on
3650-426: The oldest Masjid s in the Indian subcontinent . It is believed that Malik Dinar died at Thalangara in Kasaragod town. Many Arab travelers visiting Kerala between the 9th and the 14th centuries visited Kasaragod, being an important trade centre then. Duarte Barbosa, a Portuguese traveler who visited Kumbla , near Kasargod in 1514 recorded that rice being exported for coir to Maldives . According to Barbosa,
3723-536: The outcome of internal dissensions. Many portions of the present-day Hosdurg taluk (Kanhangad) and Vellarikundu were parts of the Nileshwaram dynasty, who were relatives to both Kolathunadu as well as Zamorin of Calicut , in the early medieval period. The areas north to the Chandragiri river (present-day Taluks of Manjeshwaram and Kasaragod) were ruled by the Kumbala dynasty. According to local legends,
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#17328017647223796-416: The outcome of internal dissensions. Many portions of the present-day Hosdurg taluk (Kanhangad) and Vellarikundu were parts of the Nileshwaram dynasty, who were relatives to both Kolathunadu as well as Zamorin of Calicut , in the early medieval period. The areas north to the Chandragiri river (present-day Taluks of Manjeshwaram and Kasaragod) were ruled by the Kumbala dynasty. The Chandragiri Fort
3869-589: The people in the southwestern Malabar coast of India from Chandragiri in the north to Kanyakumari in the south spoke a unique language, which they called as "Maliama" ( Malayalam ). Until the 16th century CE, Kasargod town was known by the name Kanhirakode (may be by 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
3942-501: The planning stages and some are implemented. A recent controversy has arisen, from a proposal to change the path of the river so that the dry land areas above the Western Ghats can be irrigated. Changing the path of the river might lead to unforeseen environmental disasters according to some experts. For example, it might affect the marine life due to reduced outflow of freshwater and the subsequent decline of nutrients flowing into
4015-470: The population. Tulu and Kannada speakers concentrated in the Northern parts of the district like Manjeshwar , Uppala , Enmakaje , Badiyadka , Kumbla and Seethangoli form a significant linguistic minority with 8.77% and 4.23% each. Other languages spoken here include Marathi (1.76%) and Konkani (1.29%) Kasargod district comes under the jurisdiction of Kannur University . Kasaragod district
4088-473: The region between Talapadi and Kavvayi rivers which constituted the erstwhile Kasaragod taluk, consisted of 32 Tulu and 32 Malayalam villages. Kannada kingdoms focused on Kasaragod in the 16th century CE. The Vijayanagara empire attacked and annexed Kasaragod from the Kolathiri Raja with Nileshwaram as one of the capital in the 16th century. During the decline of the Vijayanagara empire,
4161-613: The remaining two Taluks are included in the Kanhangad subdivision. The National Highway 66 which connects the western coast of India from Mumbai to Kanyakumari passes through coastal area of the district connecting the major coastal towns of Manjeshwar , Uppala , Kumbla , Kasaragod , Udma , Bekal , Kanhangad , Nileshwaram , and Thrikaripur . It enters the district at Thalappady and goes out through Payyanur . There are State highways starting/ending at Kasaragod and Kanhangad . Total length of Major District Road (MDR)
4234-402: The reorganization of states and the formation of Kerala on 1 November 1956. Later Kasaragod was divided into two taluks for the ease of administration - Kasaragod and Hosdurg. Kasaragod was declared a district in 1984. The inclusion of Kasaragod with Kerala has been a contentious issue as there is a sizeable population that speaks Tulu and Kannada. At the time of 1951 Census of India, only 72.0% of
4307-550: The representation of Kasargod in Kerala Legislative Assembly , there are 5 assembly constituencies. These are included in the Kasaragod (Lok Sabha constituency) . The district is further divided into 128 villages which together form 4 subdistricts. The major towns of the district include: Manjeshwaram and Kasargod subdistricts (Taluks) are included in the Kasaragod revenue subdivision whereas
4380-556: The second-largest Taluk. Before the formation of Kerala, Kasaragod was a part of South Canara district of erstwhile Madras Presidency . However, in the 19th century CE, Kasaragod Taluk witnessed many struggles to separate the region from South Canara and to merge it with the Malabar District as it was the only Malayalam-majority region in South Canara. Kasaragod became a part of Kannur district of Kerala following
4453-445: The second-largest Taluk. Kasargod became a part of Kannur district of Kerala following the reorganization of states and the formation of Kerala on 1 November 1956. Later Kasargod was divided into two Taluks for the ease of administration - Kasargod and Hosdurg. Kasargod was declared a district in 1984. The inclusion of Kasaragod with Kerala has been a contentious issue as there is a sizeable population that speaks Tulu and Kannada. At
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#17328017647224526-424: The south and from Malabar Coast in the west to Western Ghats in the east besides the inhabited islands of Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea . There are different views on the derivation of the name Kasaragod though none accepted. Kasaragod was known as Kāññirakkōṭŭ (The land of kāññiram trees ) in Malayalam . kāññiram is Malayalam for Kasaraka trees ( Kannada name) found in abundance here. Kasaragod
4599-646: The south with Arabian Sea on the west and Kodagu hills on the eastern boundary, also including the isolated islands of Lakshadweep in Arabian Sea. Ramacharitam , probably the oldest literary work written in Old Malayalam , which dates back to the 12th century CE, is thought to have been written in Kasargod district as its manuscripts were discovered from Nileshwaram and the poem mentions about Ananthapura Lake Temple in Kumbla in detail. Kasaragod
4672-526: The south. Tulunad, where Tulu is traditionally spoken, is said to be bound on the south by the Chandragiri river and fort, thus including Kasaragod city within the Tulunad region. Historian N. Shyam Bhat states that at present, the Tulu nadu can linguistically be said to extend to the south up to the river Chandragiri or Payaswini, and culturally up to the Kavvayi river in the south, as the region between
4745-515: The southern boundary of the ancient Tulva kingdom. The nayars and the other females of the Kasargod taluk of south Canara, are prohibited from crossing the river.” In 1763, Hyder Ali raided Bedanoor (Bidnur), the capital of the Ikkery Naiks. His son Tippu Sultan raided much of Malabar region in Kerala. As per the Treaty of Seringapatam of 1792, Tippu surrendered Malabar, except Kanara to
4818-442: The southern portion of Kavvayi Backwaters of Nileshwaram . Talakaveri , which is home to Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary where the 805 km long Kaveri River originates, is located closer to Ranipuram in Kerala- Karnataka border. Robert Caldwell describes the extent of Malayalam in the late 19th century as extending from Chandragiri fort and Chandragiri river in the north to Neyyar river beyond Thiruvananthapuram in
4891-404: The time of 1951 Census of India, only 72.0% of the district's population chose their mother tongue as Malayalam . 14.2% chose Tulu and 6.3% chose Kannada. But it is noted that as per the 2011 census report only 8.8% and 4.2% of the total population in the district speak Tulu and Kannada respectively as their mother tongue. In 2012, the Second Oommen Chandy ministry appointed a commission under
4964-506: Was an important centre of trade in earlier times. Ramacharitam , probably the oldest literary work written in Old Malayalam , which dates back to the 12th century CE, is thought to have written in Kasaragod district as its manuscripts were discovered from Nileshwaram and the poem mentions about Ananthapura Lake Temple in Kumbla in detail. Kasaragod was known to the Arabs by the name Harkwillia . The Malik Dinar Mosque in Kasaragod town
5037-400: Was known to the Arabs by the name Harkwillia . Malik Dinar Mosque at Kasaragod town is one of the oldest mosques in the Indian subcontinent . According to Qissat Shakarwati Farmad , the Masjids at Kodungallur , Kollam , Madayi , Barkur , Mangalore , Kasaragod, Kannur , Dharmadam , Panthalayini , and Chaliyam , were built during the era of Malik Dinar , and they are among
5110-436: Was part of Kolathunadu (south of Chandragiri river) and Kasaragod and Manjeshwaram was in the Tulu Nadu region (north of Chandragiri river). In 1763, Hyder Ali raided Bedanoor (Bidnur), the capital of the Ikkery Naiks. His son Tippu Sultan raided much of Malabar region in Kerala. As per the Treaty of Seringapatam of 1792, Tippu surrendered Malabar, except Kanara to the British . The British occupied Kanara only after
5183-455: Was part of the Ezhimala Kingdom with its capital at Ezhimala in present-day Kannur district . The most famous king of Ezhimala was Nannan whose kingdom extended up to Gudalur and northern parts of Coimbatore. Poozhinad, along with Karkanad which included the eastern regions of Ezhimala dynasty ( Wayanad - Gudalur region with some portions of Kodagu ), had its capital at Ezhimala . The Mooshaka kings were considered descendants of Nannan. By
5256-440: Was transferred to Madras Presidency and Kasaragod taluk was formed by replacing the erstwhile Bekal taluk. However, in the 19th century CE, Kasargod Taluk witnessed many struggles to separate the region from South Canara and to merge it with the Malabar District as it was the only Malayalam-majority region in South Canara. Kasaragod was the second-most populated Taluk in South Canara only after to Mangalore taluk , and also
5329-512: Was under the Kumbla dynasty until the 16th century, which was vassal to the kingdom of Kolathunadu based at Kannur . Kannada kingdoms focused on the port and surroundings in the 16th century CE. The ancient Tamil works of the Sangam Age record that the area covering the district was part of Puzhinadu which consists of the coastal belt from Kozhikode to Mangalore . Politically the area
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