Ambayathode
| Ambayathode | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Coordinates: 11°51′53″N 75°53′23″E / 11.86464°N 75.88982°ECoordinates: 11°51′53″N 75°53′23″E / 11.86464°N 75.88982°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
Ambayathode is a little town near the famous Kottiyoor temple town in Kannur district of Kerala province in India.
Location
Ambayathode[1] is located between Boys Town in Wayanad district and Kottiyoor in Kannur district. The town is the entry point for visitors to Kottiyoor temple from Bangalore side.[2]
Attractions
Ambayathode is very scenic and less crowded than Kottiyoor. There are five hairpends down from Boys Town to reach Ambayathode. The first landmark is a big church being built in memory of Father Chavara. There is a library dedicated to the memory of E.M.S.Namboodiripad here. There is another church called St.Mary's church.
Education
There are two schools called St.George LP School and Ambayuathode UP School.
Economy
The people are mostly farmers. Milk is a major product. There is a milk society here run by the cooperative society of shepherds.
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Ambayathode Church
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Ambayathode School