Kanjikode
| Kanjikode കഞ്ചിക്കോട് Kanchikode | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Kanjikode Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°46′N 76°51′E / 10.77°N 76.85°ECoordinates: 10°46′N 76°51′E / 10.77°N 76.85°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Palakkad |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| • Other | Malayalam, Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 678XXX |
| Telephone code | 0491 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-9(District), Municipality codes |
Kanjikode or Kanchikode is an industrial town situated in the Pudussery Panchayath in Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It is situated 12 kilometres from the town of Palakkad and 33 kilometers from Coimbatore which is located on NH 47. Kanjikode is one of the largest industrial areas in Kerala and companies like Indian Telephone Industries(ITI), Instrumentation Limited(ILP), Fluid Control Research Institute(FCRI), Carborundum International,Patspin India Ltd, Pepsi, PPS steel (Kerela) Pvt Ltd, United breweries, Empee Distilleries, Marico, Bharath Earth Movers Ltd,Rubfila International Ltd, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP) etc. have production facilities here.Kendriya Vidyalaya School and a Fire Station are situated here. A Railway Coach Factory and an IIT are upcoming in Kanjikode. The Walayar checkpost is situated near by here. There is a Railway station situated here where local trains only stops. Frequently there are KSRTC bus services from Palakkad to Coimbatore and local bus services from Palakkad to Walayar which are passing by Kanjikode. There are also bus routes to Malampuzha and Chittur from here. Petrol Pumps, ATM facilities, Restaurants and Rooms etc. are available here. Kanjikode belongs to Malampuzha Legislative assembly and Palakkad (Lok Sabha constituency).