The Malayalam Era is calculated
from the founding of Kollam in the 9th century.
The town’s later
history is interwoven with the Portuguese, Dutch
etc. Kollam was a revenue division of Travancore.
In 1949, when the Travancore -Kochi State formed
it becomes Kollam district.
Cherthala, Ambalapuzha, Karthkappally, Chengannore
and Thiruvalla taluks parted on August 17,1957 when
the Alapuzha district formed. In 1 st November 1982,
when the Pathanamthitta district formed, Pathanamthitta
Taluk and few villages of Kunnathur taluk also parted
from Kollam district.
Kollam Taluk[Taluk headquarters: Kollam]
Athichanellore, Cheerakkara, Eravipuram, Kalluvathukkal,
Kilikolloor, Kizhakkkekallad, Kollam East, Kollam
West, Kottamkara, Kottappuram, Mangad, Manrothuruth,
Mayyanad, Meenadu, Mulavana, Mundakkal, Nedumpana,
Pallimon, Panayam, Parippally, Perinadu, Poothakulam,
Pravur, Sakthikulangara,Thazhuthala, Thrikkadavoor,
Thrikkaruva, Thrikovilvattom, Vadekkevila,
Kottarakkara Taluk[Taluk Headquarter: Kottarakkara]
Chadayamangalam, Chakkuvarakkal, Chithara, Elamadu,
Ezhukone, Ittiva, Kadakkal, Kalayapuram, Kareepra,
Kottarakkara, Kottukkal, Kulakada, Kummil, Mangodu,
Melila, Mylam, Neduvathoor, Nilamel, Odanavattom,
Pavithraswaram, Pooyapally, Puthoor, Ummannore, Valakom,
Velinallore, Vettikavala, Vliam,
Pathanapuram Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Punalur]
Alayamon, Anchal, Arackal, Arayankavu, Ayranallore,
Channapeetah, Edamon, Edamulakkal, Eroor, Karavaloor,
Kulathupuzha, Maloor, Pathanapuram, Pattazhi, Pidavoor,
Piravanthoor, Punalur, Punnala, Thalavoor, Thenmala,
Thinkalkarikkom, Vadakode, Vilakkudi,
Karunagappally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Karunagappally]
Adhinadu, Alappad, Ayanivelikulangara, Chavara, Clappana,
Kallebhagam, Karunagappally, Kulasckharapuram, Needakara,
Ochira, Paavumba, Pammana, Thazhava, Thekkumbhagam,
Thevalakkara, Thodiyoor, Vadakkumthala,
Kunnathur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Kunnathur]
Kunnathur, Mynagappally,Padinjara Kallada, Poruvazhi,
Sasthamcotta, Shuranadu north, Shuranadu south.
Education
Government College Chavara
Private Colleges:
S.N. College, Kollam
S.N.Women’s College, Kollam
T.K.M. Arts &S cience College, Kollam
Mannam Smarakam N.S.S.College, Kottiyam
S.N. College,Chathannore
Fathima Matha College, Kollam
D.B. College,Sasthamcotta
B.N.S.S.College, Nilamel
St Gregoriose College, Kottarakkara
St . John’s College, Anchel
St. Stephans’ College, Pathanapuram
S.N.College, Punalur
Marthoma College of Science & Technology,Ayoor
Sri Vidhyadhiraja Science & Arts College, Karunagappally
Professional Colleges
T.K.M. Engineering College, Kollam
Polytechnic:
S.N. Polytechnic
Training Colleges [3]
Carmalarani Training College, Kollam
Mount Tabore Training College, Pathanapuram
B.Ed Centre, Kollam
Total Schools: 903
Industry:
Registered Factories: 1,787 (Total Employees: 1,41,510)
Registered S S I Units: 18,514 (Total Employees:
1,47,554)
Geographical Nature:
Sahya Mountains at the eastern frontier and Arabian
Sea at the west.
Sea shore: 37 Km
Rivers: Kallada, Ithikkara
Forest land: 81,438 hectre
Backwater: Azhtamudi, Paravur, Edava, Nadayara
Mineral water lake: Sathamcotta
Tourist Centres
Thenmala, Palaruvi, Jadayu Rock-Chadayamangalm, Ayyappa
temples-Achenkovil, Aryancavu, and Kulathur,Light
house- Thangassery, Thirumullavaram Beach, Model
Beach Park- Kochuplammoodu and Adventure Park Asram
Important Places
Chavara : Industrial Centre of Mineral sand. Titanium
Complex is at Sankaramangalam.
Kottarakkara : The birthplace of ' Rmanattam Kathakali'.
In 1734 Marthanda Varma captured Kootarakkara
Kottukkal : Cave Temple
Kundara : Famous for China clay. Renowned Kundara
Ceramic Industrial Centre.
Neendakara: The famous fishing centre. Indo Norweign
Fisheries Community Project started at Neendakara
in 1953. Fishing harbour and Port at Neendakara
Ochira: Parama Brahma Temple. 'Ochirakali and 12
Vilakkukalum ' is a famous festival
Sasthamcotta : The natural mineral water lake. Prominent
temple Sasthakshertam'.
Cruising the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake on House
boats has turned out to be a major tourist attraction
in the country and even the U.S. Ambassdor, Robert
Blackwill, had gone on record stating recently that
he was "simply enthralled by the beauty of Astamudi
Lake. This major tourist attraction is now going
to be entrusted to the Private sector on lease. Travelling
by boat along the backwaters is one of the highlights
of a visit to Kerala. Kollam, the southern gateway
to the backwaters of Kerala.
Pathanamthitta
District Head Quarters : Pathanamthitta
Area : 2,642 Sq. Km
Population : 12,31,577
Literacy : 95.09 %
Kozhencherry Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Pathanamthitta]
Aranmula, Aruvappulam, Chennerkara, Elanthoor, Iravon,
Kidagannore,Konni Thazham, Konni, Kozhencherry,
Kulanada, Malayalapuzha, Mehuveli, Mullapuzhasserry,
Mylapra, Naraganam, Omallore, Pathanamthitta, Pramadom,
Thannithode, Vallicode, Vallicode-Kottayam
Thiruvalla Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Thiruvalla]
Eraviperoor, Kadapra, Kadapra, Kavumbhagam, Koipram,
Kuttapuzha, Kuttoor, Niranam, Perigara, Thiruvalla,
Thottapuzhassery
Mallappally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Ranni]
Anicadu, Ezhumattor, Kallooppara, Kavyoor, Kottangal,
Kunnathanam, Mallappally, Perumpatty, Puramattom
Ranni Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Ranni]
Athikayam, Ayroor, Cherukole, Chethackal, Chittar,
Kollamula, Ranni- Angadi, Ranni, Ranni-Pazhavangadi,
Ranni-Perunad, Vadasserikkara
Adoor Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Adoor]
Adoor, Angadikal, Enadimangalam, Enath, Erathu, Ezhamkulam,
Kadambanad, Kalangoor, Kodumon, Koodal, Kurabala,
Pallickal, Pandalam [Thekkakara], Pandalam, Periganadu,
Education
Private Colleges
B.A.M. College, Thuruthikkad
Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta
D.B. College, Parumala,
Kaithaparambu College, Enathu
Konni College
Marthoma College, Thiruvalla
N.S.S.College, Pandalam
St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry
St. Thomas College, Ranni
St.Cyrils College, Adoor
Professional College
Swasraya Engineering College, Adoor
Total Schools: 733
Industry
Total Registered factories :470 (Total employees:
10,350)
Total Registered SSI Units: 9,041 (Total employees:
32,351)
Geographical Nature:
Half of the area of the total district is forest
land. The 'Sabarimala' is at the height of 3,790
ft and 'Poochimala' is at the height of 5,847 ft.
Rivers: Pamba, Manimala, Achencovil
Forest land: 1,55,214 hectre
Tourist Centres
Aranmula : Famous for Metal Mirror, Temple and Cultural
Tourism Cherukopuzha: Hindu convention.
Kakki, Pamba, Anthode :Water reservoir .
Kokkathode :Tourist destination within the forest.
Konni : Elephant Cage .
Manjanikkara and Parumala : Christian Pilgrimage
centres.
Maramon : Christian Convention[ Completed 100 years]
Nilakkal : Pilgrimage Centre .
Sabarimala : Famous Pilgrimage Centre.
Alappuzha
District Head Quarters : Alappuzha
Area : 1,414 Sq Km
Population : 21,05,349
Literacy : 93.66%
Alappuzha district was formed on August 17, 1957.
Cherthala Taluk[Taluk headquarter: Cherthala]
Aroor, Arrookutty, Ezhupunna, Kadakkarapally, Kanjikuzhi,
Kizhakke Vayalar, Kodamthuruth, Kokothamangalam,
Kuthiyathode, Pallipuram, Panavally, Pattanacadu,
Perubalam, Thaikkattussery, Thekke Thuravoor, Thekke
Cherthala, Thekke Thannirmukkam, Vadakke Thannirmukkom,
Vadekke Cherthala, Vadekke Mararikulam .
Kuttanadu Taluk[Taluk Headquarter: Thekkekara]
Chambakulam, Edathuva, Kainakari Thekku, Kainakari
Vadakku, Kavalam, Kunnuma, Muttar, Nedumudi, Neelamperoor,
Pulikunnu, Ramangiri, Thakazhi, Thalavady, Veliyanadu
.
Karthikapally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Haripad]
Arattupuzha, Cheppad, Cheruthala, Chingole, Haripad,
Kandalloore, Karthikappally, Karuvatta, Kayamkulam,
Keerikad, Krishnapuram, Kumarapuram, Muthukulam,
Pallipadu, Pathiyoor, Puthupally, Thrikuunapuzha,
Veeyapuram .
Chengannore Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Chengannore]
Ala, Chengannore, Cherinadu, Ennakkad, Kurittassery,
Mannar, Mulakuzha, Pandanadu, Puliyoor, Thiruvan
Vandoor, Venmony
Ambalapuzha Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Alappuzha]
Ambalapuzha, Kalavoor, Komalapuram, Mannacherry,
Mullackal, Padinjara Alappuzha, Paravoor, Pathirappally,
Pazhaveedu, Punnapra, Purakkad, Rumadi, Thekken Arayad
Education
Private Colleges
Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara,
Christian college, Chengannore
M.S.M. College, Mavelikkara
N.S.S. College,Pallipuram, Cherthala
S.D. College, Alappuzha
S.N. College, Cherthala
Sri Ayyappan College, Thiruvandoor
St. Aloysious College, Edathuva
St. Joseph College for women ,Alappuzha
St. Michel's College, Cherthala
T.K.M.M. College, Nangarkulangara
Professional Colleges
Engineering College , Chengannore
Medical College, Alappuzha
Polytechnic
Carmel Polytechnic,Alappuzha
Vanitha Polytechnic, Kayamkulam
Govt.Polytechnic,Cherthala.
Training Colleges
Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara
Keral University B.Ed Centre: Aryad Govt.H.S,
Kayamkulam [Chathiyara H.S], Kayamkulam Boy's Govt.
H.S.
Total Schools : 743
Industry
Total Registered Factories :1,140 (Total employees:10,080)
Total Registered SSI units :18,376 (Total employees:
93,642)
Geographical Nature
The total area of the district comprises midland
and seashore between the Arabian Sea and the Venmbanattu
Kayal. 82 Km Seashore which is the 13.9% of the State's
total seashore.
Rivers: Pamba, Manimala Achenkovil which merge with
Pamba. There is no forest land in the district.
Tourist Centres
Alappuzha is the connection link of Kottayam- Kochi-
Kollam Backwaters. Hence it is an 'Attractive Tourist
Centre'
Ambalapuzha: 16 Km from Alappuzha was the capital
of Chempakasserry Kingdom.
Champakulam: 'Moolam Vallamkali' on the bank River
Pamba
Edathuva: The famous South Indian Pilgrimage centre
'St. George Church'
'Punnamadakayal' : Famous for Nehru Trophy Vallam
Kali [Boat Race].
Punnapra Vayalar: 'Raktasakshi Mandapam'
Sree Krishna Temple: the oldest temple, theatre art,
vallamkali, Pallipana, Ambalapuzha 'Pal Payasm' which
all are famous.
Kottayam
District Head Quarters : Kottayam
Area : 2,203 Sq.Km
Population : 19,52,901
Literacy : 95.90%
Kottayam district was formed
in July 1949. Before when Travancore- Kochi joined
there were three Revenue
divisions: Thiruvanathapuram -Kollam - Kottayam.
These were under the administration of "Diwan
Peshkar". When the State formed it become 'district'
and under the administration of District Collector'.
Kottayam Taluk [Taluk head quarter: Kottayam]
Akalakunnam, Anicadu, Arpookara, Athirumpuzha, Ayamanam,
Ayarkunnam, Chengalam East,Chenglam, Ettumannore,
Kaipuzha, Koorapuzha, Kottayam, Kumarakom, Manarcadu,
Meenadom, Muttambalam, Nattakom, Onamthuruth, Pampady,
Panachikad, Peroor, Perubhaikodu, Puthupally, Thiruvarppu,
Veloor, Vijayapuram
Vaikom Taluk [Taluk headquater: Vaikom]
Chempu, Jeezhoor, Kaduthuruth, Kallara, Kothanallore,
Kulaseckharamangalam, Manjoor, Mulakkulam, Muttachira,
Neduvila, Thalayazham, Vadakkemuri, Vadayar, Vaikom,
Vechoor, Velloor
Meenachil Taluk [Taluk headquarter: Pala]
Bharanaganam, Elakkadvu, Erattupetah, Kadanadu, Kanakkari,
Kidagoor, Kondoor, Kuravilangadu, Kurichithanam,
Lalam, Meenachil, Melukavu, Monipally, Moonilavu,
Poonjar Nadubhagam, Poonjar Thekkekara, Poonjar Vadakkekara,
Poovarani, Puliyannore, Ramapuram, Thalappalam, Theekoy,
Uzhavoor, Vallichira, Veliyannore,Vellilappally
Changanassery Taluk [Taluk headquarter: Changanassery]
Changanassery, Chethipuzha, Kangazha, Karukachal,
Kizhakka Vazhappally, Kurichy, Madappally, Nedumkunnam,
Padinjara Vazhappally, Paippad, Thottakadavu, Throkodithanam,
Vakathanam, Vazhoor, Vellavoor
Kanjirappally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Kanjirappally]
Cheruvally, Chirakadavu, Edukunnam, Elamkulam, Elikkulam,
Kanjirappally, Koottickal, Koovappally, Manimala,
Mundakayam, Thekke Erumeli, Vadekke Erumeli
Education
Mahatma Gandhi [MG] University headquarter is at
Priyadarsini Hills, Athirumpuzha.
Government College at Nattakom
Private Colleges:
Alphons College, Pala
Assumption College, Changanasserry
B.C.M. College, Kottayam
B.K College for Women, Amalgiri
Baseliose College, Kottayam
C.MS.College ,Kottayam
D.B. College, Thalayolaparambu
Devamatha College,Kuravilangadu
Hery Becker College, Melukavu
K.E.College, Mannanam
K.G.College,Pampady
N.S.S. College,Changanasserry
S R V. N.S.S.College,Vazhoor
S.B.College, Changanasserry
St: Stephan's College,Uzhavoor
St: Xavier's College ,Kothavara
St:Dominic College, Kanjirappally
St:George College, Aruvithura
St:Mary's College, Manarcadu
St:Thomas College, Pala
Professional College
Athurashramam Homeo Medical College,Kurichy
Kottayam Engineering College ,Started in 1991
Kottayam Medical College, Gandhinagar
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Pampady
School of Legal Thought, Kottayam
Polytechnic
Government Polytechnic ,Nattakom
Polytechnic, Pala
Training
B.Ed Centre, M.G.University
Mount Carmel Training College,Kottayam
N.S.S Training College, Changanasserry
St.Thomas Training College, Pala
St:Joseph Training College, Mannanam
Teacher's Training Institutes - 10
Total Schools: 912
Industry
Total Registered Industries :1293 (Total employees:
17,889)
Total registered SSI Units: 20,498 (Total employees:69,297)
Geographical Nature
No Seashore. Edanadu on the banks of Venattu Lake
and High ranges at the border of Idukki district
River: Meenachil
Forest Land: 8,141 hectre
Tourist Centres
Bharanaganam : Near Pala Pilgrimage centre[Sr. Alphonsa]
'Cherupally' [Small church] St Mary's Orthodox Church.
An elegant facade spoilt by tacked -on entrance porches
400 year old vegetable dye paintings on the walls
and ceiling.
'Ettumannoore' : Siva Temple. 12Km north of Kottayam.
Noted for its superb wood carvings and murals.
Kumarakom- The Bird Sanctuary of Vembanad Lake is
16 km west of Kottayam in a former Rubber plantation.
Local fowl as well as migratory spices are here.
Mannanam : Near Ettumannore Christian Pilgrimage
Centre.[Chavara Fr. Kuriakose Elias]
Thirunakkara Siva Temple is at the Centre of the
town.
'Valiapally'[ Big Church. St:Mary's Orthodox Church.
Was built in 1550. Altar is flanked by some stone
crosses, one with Persian inscription.
Idukki
District Head Quarters : Painavu
Area : 5,019 Sq.Km
Population : 11,28,605
Idukki district was formed in 28 January 1972.
Peerumedu Taluk [Taluk head quarter: Peerumedu]
Elappara, Kokayar , Kumali, Manchumala, Mlappara,
Peerumedu, Periyar, Peruvanthanam, Upputhara, Vagamon
.
Udumbanchola Taluk [ Taluk Headquarter : Nedumkandom]
Anakkara, Anavilasm, Ayyappan Kovil, Baisanvalley,
Chakkukulam, Chathurangappara, Chinnakanal, Kalkunthal,
Karunapuram, Kathippara, Kattappana, Konnathady,
Pampadumpara, Parathode, Pooppara, Rajakkat, Rajakumari,
Santhanpara, Thankamony, Udumbachola, Upputhode ,
Vandenmedu, Vathikudi.
Devikulam Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Devikulam]
Anaviratty, Kanthallore, KDH, Keezhathur, Kottakkampur,
Kunchithanni Kuttampuzha, Makulam, Mannamkadom, Marayoor,
Pallivasal, Vattavada, Vellathuval
Thodupuzha Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Thodupuzha]
Alakkode, Arakulam, Elappally, Idukki, Kanjikuzhi,
Karikkode, Karikunnam, Karimannore, Kodikulam, Kudayathur,
Kumaramangalam, Manakkad, Muttom, Neyyasserry, Purappuzha,
Thodupuzha, Udumbannore, Vannappuram, Velliyamattom,
Education
Government College, Kattappana
Private Colleges
M.E.S. College, Nedumkandom
Mariyan College, Kuttikanam
N.S.S. College, Rajakumari
Newman College, Thodupuzha
Pavanatma College, Murikkasserry
St. Joseph College, Moolamattom
Professional College
HRD E College, Peermade
M.G.University B,Ed Centre [2]
Karikunnam and Nedumkandom
Polytechnic
Government Polytechnic, Muttom
Teachers Training Institute - 3
Government : Thodupuzha, Kumali and Munnar.
Total number of Schools :466
Indudstry:
Total Registered Industries : 303 (Total employees:
7887)
Total registered SSI units:5,547 (Total employees:
19,601)
Geographical Nature:
Crowded with Sahya mountains. The district is with
high land and midland. Kerala's top most peak Anamudi,
is in this district. Eravimala, Kathumala, Chenthvara,
Kumarickal, Karikkulam, Devimala, Perumal, Gudur,
Kabula, Devikulam, Anchanadu and Karimala are the
famous hills. The largest area for forest land in
the State is at Idukki district.
Total forest land : 2,60,907 hectare.
Rivers:
Periyar,Meenachil and Muvattupuzha origins from Idukky
district. Pamba flown through Maryayoor and merge
with Kaveri.. Peringer Kuttiyar and Muthirapuzhayar
merge with Periyar.
Tourist Centres
Chinnar Wildlife: 50 Km from Munnar- Uthummal Petah
route; 94 sq Km area the Chinar wild life sanctuary
situated.. Elephants, buffalo, tiger, leopard can
be seen at this sanctuary.
Idukki: 130 Km from Kochi. The first Arch-dam in
India at River Periyar. It inaugurated then Prime
Minister Indira Gandhi on February 13,1976. 70 sq
Km Wild life Sanctuary is also at Idukki. Plenty
of elephants are here.
Kumily: The gateway of Thekkady. Kumily is the junction
town straddling the Kerala Tamilnadu border just
north of park boundary. It 's a busy place full of
spice shops, located about 4 Km from Thekkady. The
boat trip in the lake are the standard way of seeing
the Sanctuary. The standard two hour boat trips available.
Jungle walks can also be interesting.
Mangalam Devi Temple: 13 Km from Kumily, this temple
is just a jumple of ruins and the views are magnificiant.
The festival of this temple falls on the day of 'Chaitra
Pournami'.
Marayur: Place of the Sandal Forest. Very old 'Sannyasi
Caves also can be seen here. Famous for hand woven
'Pattu Sarees'. ' Marayur Sarkara' [Molasses] also
famous.
Moolamattom: Kerala's biggest undergound Electric
generating project.
Munnar: A hill station [a high station] of spectacular
views, where three mountain streams confluence. Munnar
waterway offers boating facility. Anamudi the highest
peak in South India [2695m] is an ideal spot for
trekking. Among the exotic flora found in the forests
and grasslands is the Nelelakurinji, the flower that
bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will
bloom next 2006 AD. Eravikulam National park is another
attraction. Munnar is 130 km east of Kochi and 70
km north of Kumily.
Rajamala: Eravikulam-part of the National Park .14
km from Munnar where Tahir Goats can be seen.
Thekkady: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary [Thekkady] spread
an area of 777 sq Km has a 26 sq Km artificial lake
surrounded by evergreen forest and grass lands, home
to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, monkeys,
langur, spotted deer, elephants, tigers and 160 species
of birds. Thekkady is the Centre inside the park
with hotels and boat jetty and Kumily, 4 Km from
Santuary; is the closest town. Nearest airports Madurai
[134 km] and Kochi [194 km]. Railhead Kottayam [114
km]
Waterfalls
Themarykuthu- Velloor in Udumbachola Panchayath
Thommenkuth- 20Km from Thodupuzha
Valakuthu- 130 Km away from from Kochi on Aluva-
Munnar Road
Thrissur
District Head Quarters : Thrissur
Area : 3,032 Km
Population : 29,75,440
Literacy : 92.56 %
Thrissur district was formed in July 1, 1949
Thrissur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter : Thrissur]
Adat, Anjur, Anthicadu, Aranattukara, Avanur, Ayanthol,
Chazhoor, Chembukavu, Cherpu, Chiyyaram, Chowoor,
Edakalathur, Edakunny, Kainur, Karamukku, Killanur,
Koorkancherry, Kurumbilavu, Kuttur, Madakkara, Manakodi,
Manalur, Nadathara, Ollukara, Ollur, Padiyam, Panacherry,
Parakkad, Paralam, Peechy, Peramangalam, Puthoor,
Puzhakkal, Thannyam, Vadakummuri, Venginesserry,
Vilvattom
Mukundapuram Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Mukundapuram]
Alathur, Alur, Amballur, Edathiringi, Iringalakuda,
Kallettumkara, Kallur Thekkummuri, Kallur, Kaloor,
Karalam, Kattoor, Kizhakke Chalakudy, Kodakara, Kodasserry,
Koratty, Kottanallur, Kuttichira, Manavalasserry,
Mattathur, Melur, Muriyad, Nellai, PadinjaraChalakudy,
Padyur, Parappukara, Pariyaram, Porathisserry, Pulur,
Puthenchira, Thekkumkara, Thirumukkulam, Thoravu,
Vadakkumkara, Vadama, Varadarapilly, Velliyamkulangara,
Velookara
Chavakkad Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Chavakkad]
Elavally, Engandiyoor, Guruvayoor, Manathala, Mullasserry,
Nattika, Orumanayur, Pavaratty, Pukkodu, Punayur,
Punnayurkulam, Thalikulam, Thycaud, Vadanapilly,
Vadekkekadu, Valappatt, Venkitang
Kodungallore Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Kodungallore]
Azhikode, Edathuruthy, Edavilangu, Eriyad, Kaippamangalam,
Lokamaleswaram, Methala, Pappinavattom, Periganam,
Poyya, Pullut, Sree Narayanapuram
Thalappilly Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Vadakkamcherry]
Aloor, Arthatt, Chelakkara, Cheruthuruthy, Chittanda,
Chowa, Desamangalam, Elanadu, Engakkat, Eyyal, Kadangodu,
Kaniyarkode, Karikatt, Kattakambal, Kumaranallur,
Kunnamkulam, Kurumala, Mayannur, Mullorkara, Nelluvai,
Panjal, Pazhayannur, Thekkumkara, Thichoor, Thiruvallamala,
Vadakkamcherry, Vadekkethara, Varavoor, Venganallure.
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Thrissur
K.K.T.M.College, Pullut
PMG College, Chalakudy
Private Colleges
Carmel College, Mala
Christ College, Iringalakuda
Little Flower College, Guruvayoor
M.E.S.Asmabi College Padinjara Vemballur
Mar Thodasious College , Pazhanji
S.H.C College, Chalakudy
S.N.College, Nattika
Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur
Sree Krishna College , Guruvayoor
Sree Vivekanada College, Kunnamkulam
Sree Vyasa N.S.S.College ,Vadakkamcherry
St. Joseph's College, Iringalakuda
St. Mary's College ,Thrissur
St. Thomas College ,Thrissur
St:Aloysious College, Elthuruth
Vimala College, Thrissur
Professional Colleges
College of Banking & Co-operation, Mannuthy
College of Horticulture, Mannuthy
Forest College, Vellanikkara
Government Law College, Thrissur
Karshika Sarvakalasala, Mannuthy
Thrissur Engineering College
Thrissur Medical College
Vaidya Ratnsm Ayurveda College, Ollur
Vetnary College, Mannuthy
Polytechnic [5]
Mathruka Swasraya Polytechnic, Kallettumkara
MTI Thrissur
Sree Rama Polytechnic, Valappad
Thyagarajah Polytechnic, Alagappanagar
Women's Polytechnic, Nedupuzha
Training
Government Training College, Thrissur
Teachers Training Institute - 8
Total Number of Schools : 992
Industry
Total Registered Industries: 2,566 (Total Employees:
43,382)
Total Registered SSI Units: 23001 (Total employees:
96,321)
Geographical Nature
The southeast corner area of the district extends
up to Tamilnadu Border. 54Km Seashore. Most of the
areas in the district are low lands and midland.
Machanadu, Paravattani,Palappilly, Kodasserry, Athirappilly
are the important hills.
Rivers: Kecherri, Karuvannur, Chalakudy
Forest land: 103,610 hectare
Places & Attractions
Athirapally & Vazhachal: Kerala has its own attractions
in amusement parks. There is dream world Water Park,
situated in the break taking beautiful Athirapally
amidst mesmerizing waterfalls and glowing greenery.
From 14 water rides, including 5 newly introduced
rides in South India to 8 dry rides.
Cheruthuruthy: Mahakavi Vallathol established the
illustrious 'Kerala Kalamandalam' at the Village
village of Cheruthuruthy in 1958. Awhole lot of writers,
singers, and Kathakali artistes grew up in the village
close to the river Kalpathy to Ponnani.
Guruvayoor: 33Km fro north of Thrissur, the most
famous Sree Krishna temple situated.
Kodungalloore: Muzirins or Kodungalloore as its is
known at at the confluence of Periyar. It was an
International Port, visited the Arabs, Jews and the
Romans. It became a confluence of cultures as well.
Peechy: Wildlife Sanctuary near Peechy, Vazhani dams
situated. It established in 1958 has got 125 Sq.Km
area and Peechy isonly 15 Km from Thrissur.
Thrissur Pooram: The two century old Cultural highlight
par excellence celebrated in the Malayalam month
'Medam'[ April/May] is a feast for the eye and the
ear. Unfolding from early hours of the morning and
continuing almost to the noon of the next day.
Palakkad
District Head Quarters : Palakkad
Area : 4,480 Km
Population : 26,17,072
Literacy : 84.31 %
Palakkad Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: Palakkad]
Akathethara, Elappully I, Elappully II, Kannadi II,
Kannadi, Keralassery, Kizhkke Puthussery Kodumbu,
Kongodu I, Kongodu II, Malampuzha I, Malampuzha
II, Mankara, Mannur, Marutha Road, Mundoor I, Mundoor
II, Naduvil Puthussery, Padinjara Puthussery, Palakkad
III, Palakkad I, Palakkad II, Parali I, Parali
II, Peruvenbum, Pirayiri, Pulpally, Puthupariyaram
I, Puthupariyaram II, Yakkara
Chittoor Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: chittoor]
Ayiloor, Chittoor, Elavancherry, Ezhuthempathi, Kayaradi,
Koduvayur I, Koduvayur II, Kollencodu, Kollencodu
II, Kozhinjampara, Kozhippaty, Moolathara, Muthalamada
I, Muthalamada II, Nalleppally, Nandiyode, Nellyampathy,
Nenmara, Ozhalappathy, Pallassana, Pattancherry,
Perumatty, Puthunagaram, Thathamangalam, Thekkudesom,
Thiruvazhiyadu, Vadavannur, Vadekarapathy, Valiya
Vallompathy, Vallangi, Vandithavalam,
Alathur Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Alathur]
Alathur, Erimayur I, Erimayur II, Kannambra I, Kannambra
II, Kavasserry I, Kavasserry II, Kizhakkencherry
I, Kizhakkencherry II, Kottayi I, Kottayi II, Kunnathur
I, Kunnathur II, Kuzhalmannam I, Kuzhalmannam II,
Mathur I, Mathur II, Melarkode, Peringattukurissi
I, Peringattukurussi II, Puthukode, Tharoor I, TharoorII,
Thekurissi, Vandazhi I, Vandazhi II, Wadekkamcherry
I, Wadekkamcherry II,
Mannarkkad Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Mannarkkad]
Agali, Alanallur, Kallamala, Karakuriss, Kottathara,
Kottopadam, Kumaromputhur, Mannarkkad, Padavayal,
Palakayam, Payanedum, Porussery, Puthur, Sholayur,
Thachanattukara, Thachapara, Thyachanattukara,
Ottappalam Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Ottappalam]
Ambalapara I, Ambalapara II, Anaganadi, Anakkara,Chalavara,
Chalisserry, Cherpulassery, Kadampazhipuram I, Kadampazhipuram
II, Karipuzha I, Karipuzha II, Koppam, Koppam, Kulukkallur,
Luckeydiperur I, Luckeydiperur II, Muttuthara, Nayalasserry,
Nellaya, Ongallur I, Ongallur II, Ottapalam I, Ottapalam
II, Parudur, Pattaithafa, Pattambi, Shornur I, Shornur
II, Sree Krishanapuram II, Sree Krishnapuram I, Thirumittakode
I, Thirumittakode II, Thiruvegapuram, Thrihhiradi
II, Thrikkiradi I, Thrithala, Vallapuzha, Vaniyamkulam
I, Vaniyamkulam II, Vellinezhi, Vilayur
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Chittoor,
Government Samskrita College, Pattambi
Government Victoria College, Palakkad,
Private Colleges
M.E.S. Kallody College,Mannarcodu
Mercy College,Palakkad
N.S.S.College, Nenmara
N.S.S.College,Ottapalam
S.N. College, Alathur
S.N.College Shornur
V.T.Bhattathirippad College,Mannam
Professional Colleges
N.S.S.Engineering College, Palakkad
Polytechnic [2]
Government Polytechnic, Palakkad
Institute of Printing & Technology, Shornur
Training
N.S.S Training College, Ottapalam
Government Sangeetha College, Palakkat
Teachers Training Institutes [7]
Total Schools:931
Industry:
Total Registered factories: 2004 (Total employees:
24,823)
Total Registered Small Scale Units: 17,293 (Total
employees: 84,955)
Geographical Nature
The 32-40 Km Gap at the 960 Km long western ghat
is causing the weather and the life style of the
district. Through the gap known as 'Palakkad churam'
the north east monsoon reaches Kerala. Kerala with
other parts of India are connected through the gap.
No seashore in the district. Highranges only.
Rivers: Bharatapuzha, Kannadi, Kalpathy, Chittoor
puzha, Bhavani, Sisuvani, Gayathri and Thuthapuzha.
Forest: 136,257 Hectare
Places & Attractions:
79 Km from Thrissur and in Palakkad district is famous
for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls'.
Kunthipuzha: The tributary of Bharatapuzha originated
from Silent Valley where the National park situated.
Malampuzha: 13 Km from Palakkad. The Malampuzha dam
was constructed in 1956 with garden, children's park,
fishmodel aquarium and the rope way. Fantasy park
here is an added attraction.
Meenkara: 32 Km south east from Palakkad 'Meenkara'
dam and lake are the special attraction for nature
lovers. Fish ponds are here.
Nelliyampathy: The place of Orange estates is at
9 Km from Nenmara.
Palakkad: 79 Km from Thrissur. Palakkad district
is famous for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls
Parambikulam: Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of
285 Sq Km The dam of Aliyar Project is here.
Sholayar: The topmost area at Attappady. 25 Km from
AnakattyNatural beauty with cold weather. Coffee
and tea estates.
Silent Valley: 46 Km north east of Mannarkkad silent
valley is the dense green natural forest
Siruvani: 25 Km from west of Coimbatore near the
Mannarkkad at Ittakurissi. The dam and the forest
are the main attractions.
Ernakulam
District Head Quarters : Kakkanadu
Area : 2,407 Sq.Km
Population : 30,98,378
Literacy : 93.42%
Aluva Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: Aluva]
Anappara, Angamaly, Chengamanadu Desom, Chowara,
Kalady, Karukutty, Kizhakke Aluva, Malayattoor, Manjapra,
Mattoor, Mookkannoore, Nedubasserry, Padinjra Aluva,
Parakkadavu, Thekkumbhagam, Thuravoor, Vadakumbhagam.
Kothamangalam Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Kothamangalam]
Eramalloore, Kadavoor, Keerampara, Kothamangalam,
Kottapady, Kuttamangalam, Neryiamangalam, Pindimana,
Pothanicadu, Thrikariyoor, Varapetty.
Kunnathunadu Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Perumbavoor]
Arakapady, Asmannoore, Chelamattom, Irapuram, Kizhakambalam,
Kodanadu, Kombanadu, Koovapady, Kunnathunadu, Marambilly,
Mazhuvannoore, Padinjara Vengoor, Pattimattom, Perumbavoor,
Puthenkurisu, Rayamangalam, Thekke Ikkaranadu, Thiruvaniyoor,
Vadekke Ikkaranady, Vazhakulam, Vengola, Vengoor,
Vadavucode.
Paravur Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Paravur]
Alangadu, Chennamangalam, Eloor, Ezhikkara, Kadungalloor,
Karumalloore, Kottuvally, Kunnukara, Moothakunnam,
Paravur, Puthenvelikkara, Vadekkekara, Varapuzha.
Kochi Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Fort Kochi]
Chellanam, Eda Kochi, Edavanakkad, Ezhumkunnapuzha,
Fort Kochi, Kubalangi, Kuzhuppilly, Mattancherry,
Nayarambalam, Njarackal, Pallipuram, Palluruthy,
Puthuvypeen, Rameswaram, Thoppumpady.
Kanayannore Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Ernakulam]
Amballoore, Cheranallore, Cooliyattikkara, Edakkattuvayal,
Elamkulam, Ernakulam, Kadsamakudi, Kakkanadu, Kanayannore,
Karippur, Keecheri, Kumbalam, Kurikkad, Mannakunnam,
Maradu, Mulanthuruthy, Mulavukadu, Nadama, Thekke
Edappally, Thekkumbhagam, Thiruvankulam, Tripunithura,
Vadekke Edappally, Vadekke Trikkakara, Vazhakkala.
Muvattupuzha Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: Muvattupuzha]
Arakuzha, Elanji, Eranallore, Kalloorkadu, Koothattukulam,
Maneedu, Manjalloore, Marady, Memuri, Mulavoor, Muvattupuzha,
Onakkoor, Palakuzha, Piravom, Ramamangalam, Thiru
Marady, Valakom, Vellorkunnam.
Education
Sri Sankara Acharya Sanskrit University Headquarter
at Kalady.
Government Colleges
Government College, Manimalakuunu
Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Sanskrit College, Tripunithura,
Private Colleges
Al Ameen College, Edathala
Aquanias College, Eda Kochi
B.P.C. College, Piravom
Bharathmata College,Trikkakara
Kochin College, Kochi
M.A.College, Kothamangalam
Marthoma College for Women, Perumbavoor
Morning Star Home Science College, Angamally
Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamasserry
S.N.M College, Maliyamkara
S.S.V .College, Perumbavoor
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Sree Sankara College, Kalady
St. Paul's College, Kalamasserry
St. Peter's College, Kolencherry
St.Albert's College, Ernakulam
St.Xavier's College for Women Aluva
StTresa's College,Ernakulam
Union Christian College,Aluva,
Professional Colleges
Nursing: School of Nursing, Ernakulam
Engineering: M.A. College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Model Engineering College, Ernakulam
Ayurveda: Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura
Homeo : Padiyar Memorial Homeopothic Medical College,
ErnakulamLaw : Government Law College, Ernakulam
Polytechnic:
Government Polytechnic, Kalamasserry
Government Polytechnic,Kothamangalam
Women's Polytechnic, Ernakulam
Training:
Patriach Ignasious Sakha I Training College, Malakurisu
S.N.M Training College, Moothakunnam
St. Joseph Training College, Ernakulam
Music College
R.L.V. College of Music & Institute of Fine Arts,
Tripunithura
Teachers Training Institutes [14]
Total number of Schools: 981
Industry
Total number of registered factories :2124
Total number of Employees : 57,710
Large and medium SSI Units registered : 14,305
Geographical Nature
50 % midland, 30% Highland and 20% low land. Highland
at the Kothamangalam Taluk [border of Idukki district].
Rivers: Periyar, Muvattupuzha Thodupuzha
Backwaters: Vembanatt, Kodungallore, Varapuzha.
Forest land: 8,123 hectre
Tourist Centres
Aluva: Famous for Festival Shivarathri
Bhoothathankettu: Just 8 Kms north east of Kothamangalam
is one of the most visit places of Kerala
Bolgatty: It was built in 1744 as Dutch Palace; then
later became a British Residency. Today it turned
out to be one of the KTDC Hotels. Its set in six
hectares of lush . green lawns with Golf Course.
Cherai Beach: Its the latest entry in a tourist diary-
the Cherai in Ernakulam district. It's the new generation
tourist hot spot. Golden beaches, coconut palms corridors,
backwaters, historical monuments. Just 15 minutes
drive from North Paravur.
Chinese fishing Nets: Cantilevered fishing nets were
introduced by traders from the court of Kubli Khan.
Dutch Palace: Portuguese constructed this Palace
in 1568 and handed over to Maharaja of Kochi- Veera
Kerala Varma. Since the Dutch rebuyilt the Palace
it Known to be Dutch Palace.
Edapally: St. George Church, Pilgrimage Centre
Fort Kochi: The first church 'St. Francis Church'
constructed by the Portughese[1503] situated here.
Vasco da Gama was buried here [1524] and later his
remains were transferred to Libson, Portugal. His
tombstone can be seen inside the church.
Hill Palace Museum: The King Palace,12 Km south -east
of Ernakulam [Tripunithura]: Painting , Epigraphy
, the collections from Travancore & Cochin Royal
families. The surrounding area of the Palace greenish
by herbal plants.
Jewish Synagogue: 8 Km from Ernakulam at Mattancherry
, it constructed in 1568. Curlings of Old Commandments
and Chinese codes can be seen in the synagogue. The
original building was destroyed by shelling during
Portuguese raid in 1662 and was rebuilt two years
later when the Dutch took over Kochi.
Kalady: 45 Km from Kochi, Adi Sankarachaarya[786-820]
scholar &philospher from India who revived the
Hindu religion founder of advatic philosophy established
mutts all over India was born in Kalady.
Kallil Temple: 13 Km from Perumbhavoor The idol made
from single stone . It was an old Jain temple now
it turn out to Hindu worship
Cochin : Consists of the mainland Ernakulam, the
Islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the
Harbour; Fort Cochin and Mattancherry in the southern
peninsula; Vypeen Island, north of Fort Cochin. All
these areas are linked by ferry; bridges also link
to Ernakulam to Willington Island and the Fort Cochin/
Mattancherry peninsula. Almost all historical sites
are in Fort Kochi or Mattancherry.
Kochin Carnival: To attract Tourists [the Carnival
started in 1984- December 2nd Sunday to the New Year
Day] from all around the world.
Kodanadu: Elephant training centre situated here
administered by Forest Department.
Kothamangalam: ' Marthoma Cheriya Pally' Pilgrimage
centre. The mortal remains of the 17 th century Saint
from the middle east, Mar Baselious.
Malayattoor Mount: Christian Pilgrimage Centre
Museum of Kerala History: Situated at Edappally ,10
km north-east of Ernakulam enroute Aluva.
Parishath Thampuran Museum: Awakens 19th century
memories. Oil paintings, old coins, sculptures and
Moghul paintings, Interesting temple models. The
museum is housed in enormous traditional style Kerala
building .
Perumbhavoor: Centre for Plywood Industry.
Thattekkad: Bird sanctuary near Bhoothathakettu.
Malappuram
District Head Quarters : Malappuram
Area : 3,550 Sq.Km
Population : 36,29,640
Literacy : 88%
The Malappuram district formed in June 16,1969.
Nilambur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Nilambur]
Akambadom, Amarbalam, Chowkkad, Chungathara, Edakkara,
Kalikavu, Karulayi, Karuvarakundu, Kerala Estate,
Kurubalakodu, Mamppad, Nilambur, Poru, Puthupadam,
Thiruvali, Thuvoor, Vandoor, Vazhikkadavu, Vellayur
Eranadu Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Manjeri]
Anakayam, Aricode, Cheekode, Chemrasserry, Cherukavu,
Edavana, Elakur, Kavannur, Keezhuparambu, Kondotty,
Kuzhimanna, Malappuram, Manjeri, Melmuri, Morayur,
Muthuvallur, Narikara, Nediyiruppu, Oorgattiri, Padikkadu,
Panakkad, Payyanadu, Perakamanna, Pukottur, Pulikkal,
Pulpatta, Thrikagode, Vazhakkadu, Vettikaittiri,
Vettipara
Perithalmannu Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Perithalmannu]
Aliparambu, Anamangadu, Angadipuram, Arakkaparmbu,
Edapatta, Elamkulam, Karuva, Karyavattom, Keezhattur,
Kodur, Kootilangadi, Kuruvambalam, Mangada, Melattur,
Murkanadu, Nenmini, Pathaiykkara, Perithalmannu,
Pulamanthol, Puzhakkttiri, Thazhekodu, Vadakkangara,
Velambur, Velathur,
Tirur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Tirur]
Anathavur, Athavanadu, Cheriyamundam, Edayur, Iribilayam,
Kalpakanjeri, Kattiparuthy, Kottakkal, Kurubathur,
Kuttipuram, Mangalam, Marakkara, Melmuri, Naduvattom,
Niramarathur, Ozhur, Pariyapuram, Perumanna, Ponmala,
Ponmundam, Purathu, Thalakkadu, Thanllur, Thanur
II, ThanurI, Thirunavaya, Thrikandiyur, Thriprangodu,
Tirur, Valavannur, Vettom,
Ponnani Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Ponnani]
Alankkott, Edappal, Ezhavathiruthy, Kalady, Maracherry,
Nandamukku, Perumbadappu, Ponnani, Thavannur, Vattakulam,
Veliyamcodu
Tirurangadi Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Tirurangadi]
Ariyallur, Chelambra, Kannamangalam, M.R.Nagar, Munniyur,
Nandabra, Neduva, Oorakom, Othukungal, Pallikkal,
Parappanangadi, Parappur, Peruvallur, Thenjipalam,
Thennala, Tirurangadi, Vallikunnu, Vengara
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Malappuram
PTM College, Perinthalmannu
Thunjan Memorial College, Tirur
Private Colleges
E.M.E.A,College, Kondotty
M.E.S. College, Mampadu
M.E.S. College, Valancherry
M.E.S. College, Ponnani
Marthoma College, Chungathara
N.S.S.College, Manjeri
P.S.M.O. College, Tirurangadi
Unity Women's College, Manjeri
Arabic Colleges
Arikkodu, Kooni, Mongam, Pulikkal, Valavannur, Vazhakkad
Professional Colleges
Ayurveda College, Kottakkal
B.Ed Government College
MalappuramKelappaji College of Agri. Engineering & Technology
Swasraya Engineering College, Malappuram,
Polytechnic
Government: Govt: Polytechnic, Perithalmannu,S.S.M
Polyytechnic, Tirur, Vanitha Polytechni, Kottakkal,
IHRDE Centre, Malappuram.
Teachers Training Institutes - 5
Total number of schools : 1378
Industry
Total Registered factories: 987 (Total Employees:
41,767)
Total Registered SSI Units: 9,439 (Total Employees:
37,752)
Geographical Nature
The area between Arabian sea and Nilgiri hills. High
range forests, agricultural midland and coconut plantations
in low land. 70km seashore.
Rivers: Chaliyar, Kadalundi,Bharatapuzha,
Forest Land: 103,417Hectare
Places & Attractions
Karippur: The Airport at Kozhikode. 27Km from Malappuram.
Kottakkal: The renowned Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala
Located here, Ayurveda College. The only Indian
Ayurvedic Mental Hospital.
NavaMukunda Temple at Tirunavaya.
Nilambur: Teak and Bamboo plantations . The world's
oldest teak plantation-Kanoli Plot - is here.
Palur: Tippu's fort walls'
Ponnani: The only port in Malappuram district and
it is a fishing centre. Tenjipalam: Centre of Calicut
University.
'Thirunavaya':Kerala Kings conducted the festival
'Mamamkam' on the banks of Bhatapuzha.
Tirur: Mahakavi Thunchen Ezhuthachan lived here in
the 16th century. As a reminiscence.
Kozhikode
District Head Quarters : Kozhikode
Area : 2,344 Sq.Km
Population : 28,78,498
Literacy : 92%
Kozhikode Taluk [Taluk Headquarter :Kozhikode]
Beppur, Chathamangalam, Chelanur, Chelavur, Cheruvannur,
Chewayur, Elathur, Engapuzha, Feroke, Kadalundi,
Kakkadu, Kakkodi, Kakur, Karuvanthuruthy, Kasba,
Kecheri, Kedavur, Kizhakkoth, Kodencherry, Kodiyarathur,
Koduvally, Koodaranji, Koodathai, Kottuli, Kumaranallur,
Kunnamangalam, Kuravattur, Kurikkattur, Madavur,
Mavur, Nagaram, Nandamada, Narikuni, Neelesewaram,
Nellikode, Olavanna, Panniyamkara, Pantheeramkavu,
Perumanna, Peruvayal, Pulakode, Puthuppady, Puthur,
Puthyangadi, Ramanattukara, Raroth, Thakkulathur,
Thazhkkod, Thiruvambadi, Valayanad, Vavadu, Vengeri
Koilandy Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Koilandy]
Arikulam, Atholi, Avidanallure, Balusserry, Chemmencherry,
Chengaroth, Chengottukavu, Cheruvannur, Eravattur,
Kanthaladu, Kayyanna, Keezhariyur, Kinalur, Koothali,
Kottur, Kozhukallur, Mengnnayam, Meppayur, Mudai,
Naduvannur, Nochad, Paleri, Panangadu, Pannikkottur,
Panthyalini, Payyoli, Perumbra, Peruvanna, Sivapuram,
Theekodi, Thurayur, Ulliyeri, Unnikulam, Velam, Vyur,
Vadakara Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Vadakara]
Ayancherry, Azhiyur, Chekkyad, Choradu, Edacherry,
Eramala, Kavilumbra, Kayakodi, Kottuppally, Kunnummel,
Kuttiyadi, Manyur, Maruthonkara, Nadapuram, Narippatta,
Onchiyam, Palayadu, Puramary, Thiruvallure, Thuneri,
Valayam, Vaninmel, Villyappally
Education
Govt. Colleges
C.K.G Smaraka Government College, Perambra
Government Arts &Science College, Kozhikode
Government College, Koilandy
Government College, Medappally
Government College, Mokeri
Government Colleges
Private Colleges
Feroke College, Feroke
Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode
M.A.M. Orphanage College, Mukkam
Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode
Providence Women's College, Kozhikode
Rowsathur Ulum Arabi College, Feroke
S.N.College, Chelannur
St. Joseph College, Kozhikode
Professional Colleges
Dental College, Chevayur
Engineering College, Chathamangalam
Government Homeopothic Medical College, Kozhikode
Medical College, Chevayur
Training
B.Ed Trainig Centre
Calicut University Govt. Nursing College, Chevayur
Feroke Training College, Feroke
Government Training College, Kozhikode
Law College
Government Law College, Kozhikode
Other
Govt. Physical Education College, Kozhikode
Polytechnic [3]
Govt. Polytechnic, Kozhikode
.Women's Polytechnic, Kozhikode
Vadakara Polytechnic, Vadakara.
Total Number of Schools: 1373
Industry
Total Registered factories: 1,800 (Total employees:
29,970)
Total Registered SSI Units: 14,922 (Total employees:
68,590)
Geographical Nature
71 Km Seashore. North-east area covering forest.
Embilasserry, Nattuvaram, Mottila are the important
hills.
Rivers: Kuttiyadi, Korapuzha, Kallai, Chaliyar,Kadalundi
and Mayyazhi.
Total forest land : 41,386 Hectare
Places & Attractions
Art Gallery, Krishnamenon Museum: Close to Pazhassirajah
Museum. The arts work of Ravivarma and Rajah Rajavarma
are kept here. The private property of Late former
Union Defence Minister V.K.Krishnamenon also exhibited
here.
Kallai: 2 Km from Kozhikode, the World's second timber
trading centre.
Kappad: The old Port where Vasco da Gamma landed
on 17th May 1548 with 170 men in three Vessels [16
Km from Kozhikode]
Pazhassirajah Museum: 5 Km from Kozhikode, the museum
situated on the east hill. It is under the Archeological
department of the State. Peruvannamuzhi: Crocodile
Sanctuary
Wayanad
District Head Quarters : Kalpetta
Area : 2,131 Km
Population : 7,86,627
Literacy : 85.52 %
The district was formed in November 1,1980.
Vythiri Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Vythiri]
Achuranam, Choondayil. Kalpetta, Kaniyampatta, Kavumannam,
Kottapady, Kottathara, Kunnathidavaka, Kuppadithara,
Mupainadu, Pozhuthana, Thariyodu, Thekkemuttil, Thrikaipatta,
Vadekkemuttil, Vellarimala, Vengappally,
Sultan Batheri Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Sultan Batheri]
Ambalavayal, Cheeral, Eralam, Kidangenadu, Kooppady,
Krishnagiri, Nadavayal, Nenmeni, Noolpuzha, Padichira,
Poothady, Pulpally, Purakkadi, Sultan Batheri, Thomattuchal
Manathavadi Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Manathavadi]
Anchukunnu, Cherukattur, Edavaka, Kanjirangadu, Manathavady,
Nallurnadu, Panamaram, Payyambally, Perya, Porunnannur,
Thavinjal, Thirunelli, Thondernadu, Thrissleri, Valadu,
Vellamunda
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Kalpetta
Government College, Manathavadi
Private Colleges
Mary Matha Science Arts College, Manathavadi
Pazhassirajah College,Pulpally
St. Mary's College, Sultan Batheri
W.M.O Arts& Science College, Moottil
Polytechnic : Government Polytechnic, Meenagadi
Teachers Training Institute : 3
Total Number of Schools : 265
Higher Secondary School : 24
Vocational Higher Secondary : 7
Industry
Total Registered factories: 176 (Total employees:
2,725)
Total Registered SSI Units: 2828 (Total employees:
13,648)
Geographical Nature
Wyanad district located at the north Kerala's eatern
frontier near the Sahya mountains.
Total forest land 78,787 Hectare.
Places & Attractions
Edakkal Cave: Middle of Batheri and Ambalavayal
at the top of Ambukuthi hills two historic important
caves are seen. The Cave at the western side of the
Edakkal hill is more attractive. Sculptors of men
and aninmal, agricultural utensils and even the very
old alphabets are also seen. which are all give more
attraction. The mortal remains of the Chieftain Pazhassi
are kept by the Archaological department.
Muhtanga: Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pakshi Pathalam: Is at the valley of Bhragiri hills.
Rare specimens of birds are here .
Pukoot Lake: The Importan torist destination of Wynady.
Near the river Thalipuzha at the Vaithiri Panchayat
has a natura lake surrounded by hills. Visitors can
travel through by self driving boats.
River Kabini: Drive the Thamarassery Pass on the
Kozhikode -Manathavady route and proced to the heart
of Wyanad. The river Kabini is invisible at times
because of the dense green overhang and the tea,
coffee estates that skirt the acending road. This
is the Pazhassi country. Fighting the Kerala Chieftain
in the wilds of Wyanadu. About 6 Km north of Panamaram
the Kabini takes birth. It is the confluence of the
Panamaram river. Originating the western ghats near
Lakkidi, 4,500 ft above sea level and the Manathavadi
river, springing from the 5,000 ft Todarmudi. The
Kabini is perhaps the most feminine of Kerala rivers.
The flow of life on the banks is incredibly peaceful
and dream like. The Kabini flows through Kerala only
a stretch of 8 Km. It covers about 12 Km along the
Kerala border before moving northward.
Thirunelly Temple: The old temple situated 27 Km
from Manathavadi at the valley of Bhramagiri hills
visitors can reach the temple through the forest
road. This temple also known as 'Dakshina Kasi' and
also as 'Papanashini'. Bhramagiri hills is at the
height of 5272 ft from sea level onthe other side
of the hill is the Kudagu district of Karnataka.
Kannur
District Head Quarters : Kannur
Area : 2,996 Sq Km
Population : 24,412,365
Literacy : 92.80 %
Kannur district was formed in January 1,1957.
Thalassery Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Thalassery]
Aralam, Ayyankunn, Chavsseril, Cheruvanchery, Chokli,
Dharmadom, Erangoli, Eruvatty, Kanchiar,Kandankunnu,
Kannavam, Kathirur, Keehoor, Keezhllur, Kelakom,
Kodiyeri, Kolari, Kolavallur, Kolayadu, Koodali,
Koothuparambu, Kottayam, Kottiyur, Manathana, Manentheri,
Mangattidom, Mokeri, Muzhekunnu, Paduvalai, Pannynnur,
Panur, Pathiriyad, Pattannur, Pattyam, Payam, Pazhassi,
Peringathur, Pinarayi, Puthool, Sivapuram, Thalassery,
Thillgeri, Thirumangadu, Tholbra, Thriprangottur,
Vellarvally, Venkkalam, Vilimana
Kannur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Kannur]
Ancharakandy, Chelora, Chempilode, Chemthazham, Cherukunnu,
Chirakka, Edakkad, Elayavur, Eriveri, Ezham, Kadampur,
Kadannapally, Kalliyassery, Kanjirodu, Kannadiparabu,
Kannapuram, Kannur I, Kannur II, Kunjimangalam, Madai,
Makreri, Mattool, Mavilanjee, Munderi, Muzhippilangadu,
Narath, Pallikunnu, Panapuzha, Pappinessery, Puzhathi,
Thekke Azhikode, Vadekke Azhikode, Valapattanam,
Valiyannur
Thaliparambu Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Thaliparambu]
Alacodu, Alappadambu, Anthur, Chelori, Chengalai,
Chuzhali, Eramam, Eruvassery, Irikkur, Kallyadu,
Karivallur, Karyakkol, Kayaralam, Kolacherry, Korome,
Koveri, Kuru, Kutteri, Kuttittur, Kuttur, Malapattom,
Manyur, Mathur, Mayyil, Morazha, Naduvil, Nidayinga,
Padiyur, Pariyaram, Pattuvam, Payyannur, Payyavur,
Peralam, Peringom, Perumthatta, Puligom, Ramanthulli,
Sreekandapuram, Thaliparambu, Thimiri, Thirumeni,
Vayakkara, Vayalathur, Vellad, Vellor, Vellora
Education
Kannur University Established in March 1996.
Government Colleges
Government Brannan College, Thalassery
V.K.Krishna Menon Memorial Govt. Women's College,
Kannur
Private Colleges
Co-operative Arts &Science College,Madar
Payyannur College, Payyannur
Pazhassirajah N.S.S.College, Mattannur
S.E.S. College, Sreekandapuram
S.N.College, Kannur
S.S. College,Thaliparambu
Professional Colleges
Engineering College, Mangattuparambu, Kannur
Medical College, Pariyaram
Polytechnic
Government Polytechnic [Thottada]
Government Vanitha Polytechnic, Payyannur.
Total number of schools: 1272
Industry
Total registered factories: 1,661 (Total Employees:
24,253)
Total Registered SSI Units: 11,247 (Total employees:
84,162)
Geographical Nature
87Km Seashore. Sahya Mountains at the border parallel
to seashore. There are seven important rivers. Total
forestland in the district: 48,734.
Places & Attractions
Ezhimala: 55 Km from Kannur near the Seashore, Ezhimala
hills located. Plan to establish Naval Accademei
here.
Kannur: 90 Km from Kozhikode, the Portughese viceroy
was constructed the St: Angelose Fort here. Kannur
was the Capital of Vadakkan Kolathiri Kingdom.
Thalassery: The old Trading centre. Near the water
front East India Company established the Fort in
1708. The prominent Malayalam literature German Dr.
Herman Gundert founded the first Christian Church
in1839. Thalassery was the birthplace of the art
'Circus'. The first gymnastic training centre started
in Thalassery .
Kasargod
District Head Quarters : Kasargod
Area : 1,992 Sq Km
Population : 12,03,342
Literacy : 85.17 %
The district was formed in May 24,1984
Kasargod Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Kasargod]
Adhur, Adur, Badoor, Bandhukka, Bayar,Bdhiyadukka,
Bedadukka, Bela, Bumbrana, Chengala, Delampady, Edanadu,
Enmakaye, Hosebattu, Kadambar, Kalanadu, Karivedakom,
Kasargod, Kayyar, Kodalamogam, Kodalmogam, Kolathur,
Koyippady, Kudlu, Kumbadaje, Kunchathur, Kuttikol,
Madhur, Mayyara, Mooliyar, Munnadu, Neerchal, Nettunike,
Padray, Pady, Paivaliga, Thalamkara, Thekkil, Uchilamcodu,
Uppala, Vorkadi,
Hosdurg Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Hosdurg]
Ajannur, Ambalathara, Bellur, Benemanadi, Blal, Cheemani,
Cheruvathur, Chithari, Chittarikkal, Hosdurg, Kallar,
Kanajagad, Karithala Narkkilakkadavu, Kayur, Kinannur,
Kodakkadu, Madikaye, Malom, Neeleswaram, Padnna,
Palavayal, Pallikkara, Panathadi, Panayal, Parappa,
Perlikode, Perol, Perya, Pullur, Thayannur, Thekke
Thrikkarippur, Uduma, Vadekke Thrikkarippur
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Elarithatta
Government College, Kasergod
Government College, Manjeswaram
Government Colleges
Private Colleges
B.Ed Centre, Kasergod
Nehru Memorial Arts & Science College, Kanjagad
Professional Colleges
Rajapuram Pious
Swasraya Engineering College,Chattomchal
Polytechnic
Nithyanada Polytechnic ,Kanjaghad
Government Polytechnic,Perya
Teachers Training Institute
Mayyapadi[Govt:],
Kannivayal[Govt:]
Neeleswaram[private]
Total number of Schools: 520
Industry
Registered factories: 311 (Total employees: 4,482)
Registered SSI Units: 5,499 (Total employees: 32,497)
Geographical Nature
77 Km Sea shore. The important rivers are,Manjeswaram,Uppalam,
shirya,Kumbalam-Edanadu. Mogral-Kulathur.Kulanad-chattomchal,
bakkel-kavindukka,chithari-karadya, nileswaram-kinannur-kayamkode,palai-cheemani.
Total forest land :5625 Hectare
Place & Attraction
Bekal : Bekal is the far north of the State. 14 Km
away fromKasergod has long palm fringed beaches and
rockey headland topped by a huge Fort built between
1645 and 1660. This Fort preserves with more care.
