Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and the famous trade and business center, Kozhikode is the most important area of Malabar in the past few days. The mysterious coast of Malabar is known as the land of tradition and hospitality. Driven by the southwest monsoon, Chinese and Arabs came to the coast to trade. Since the 13th century. Kozhikode has achieved an excellent position in the trade of peppers and other spices. Because Kozhikode provides full freedom and security, Arab and Chinese businessmen prefer it to all other ports. Then there was Vasco-da-gama and foreign aggression in 1498.
Calicut is the British form of the Arabic-style Kalikaut of Malayalam Kozhikode. It is also known as the Rooster Fort. The term also means Koyil (the palace) Kodu (fortified) from ancient times, the city attracts travelers with its fascinating physical characteristics and prosperity. The city is currently becoming a tourist center.
The coastal length of the area is approximately 80 kilometers. It is located on the southwest coast of India. It is located between 11°08° and 11°50° north latitude. And the east longitude 75°30&76; and 76°08' the hotel is located in the idyllic surroundings of the eastern Wayanad hills. The total area of the area reaches 2,344 square kilometers. According to the 2001 census, the population of the region was 28,78.498, males were 13,98,674 and females were 14,79,824. The population density per square kilometer is 1228.
The history of Kozhikode as an administrative unit began in January 1957. When the countries of the Union of India reorganized on the language basis on November 1, 1956, the Malabar district first separated from the state of Tamilnadu and joined the new bilingual country of Kerala. Because it is very large, it is divided into three zones. The Kozkod district was founded on January 1, 1957 and was originally composed of five Taruks, namely Vadakara, Coylandi, Kozhiko Delnad and Tirol. The Koguikode district was established in Malapuram on June 1, 1969. It became the Wayanad district on November 1, 1980. It now includes an income department, three talukes, twelve blocks, 77 Panchayath and 117 villages. The Kozhikode district has two parliamentary constitutions, Vadakara and Kozhikode, as well as twelve parliamentary constituencies.
The second Mecca, first known as the football festival in Kolkatta, has a floodlight stadium built by a municipal company. Close to this, is an indoor stadium for the District Sports Commission.
The city of Kozhikode continues to be a thriving domestic and international trade centre. It is the marketing center for pepper, coconut, coffee, rubber, lemongrass oil and other products produced by Kozhikode Wayanad, Malappuram and Kannur.
The district has an intermediate port in Kozhikode (including Beypore) and a small port in Vadakara. The traffic is mainly the trading of Beypore.
Interested place
Kozhikode Beach: Two nearly 125-year-old piers stretch out over the sea and are characteristic of Kozhikode Beach. Pazhassi Raja Museum, Art Gallery and VK Krishnamenon Museum: Adjacent to Dongshan. The Krishna Menon Museum has a wing that shows his personal belongings and souvenirs. The gallery exhibits exquisite paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma.
Mananchira: Related to Zamorins is Kottaparamba, here is their ancient palace. Mananchira is a bathing pool for members of Zamorins'. family. The specialty maidan has been transformed into an arcadia with beautiful trees and plants, man-made mountains, shrub sculptures and musical fountains.
SM Street: Sweet Meat Street is the busiest shopping centre, sometimes the oldest street in Calicut. Its name comes from the stalls on both sides of the street. The old bakery here is famous for its famous Kozhikoddan Halwa and banana chips.
Kallai: This used to be the second largest timber trading center in Asia. The steel bridge built in the UK is still intact.
Beypore: (9.65 km south of Kozhikode) It is located at the mouth of the Chaliyar estuary. Tipu Sultan named the town "Sultan Pattanam" Beypore known for its shipyard, where huge country crafts called Urus are being built. The sea has two artificial extensions to facilitate the entry and exit of fishing boats.
Kappad: (16 km from Kozhikode) This is a historic beach. Vasco da Gamma landed on May 27, 1948, with 170 men on three ships. An ancient temple, believed to be 800 yards, is located on a hillock facing the deep sea and is an extra attraction.
Planetarium: Located near the Jaffar Khan Colony on Mavoror Road, the mystery of the universe is unveiled. The regional science center is also located on the same campus
Orignal From: Kozekode
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