Koyilandy

Koyilandy
കൊയിലാണ്ടി
Quilandy
Town

Kadaloor Point Lighthouse, Koyilandy
Koyilandy

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 11°26′20″N 75°41′42″E / 11.439°N 75.695°E / 11.439; 75.695Coordinates: 11°26′20″N 75°41′42″E / 11.439°N 75.695°E / 11.439; 75.695
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kozhikode
Elevation 2 m (7 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 71,873
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 673305
Telephone code 496
Vehicle registration KL 56
Website www.quilandymunicipality.in

Koyilandy (or Quilandy/Quilandi) is a taluk and a Municipality town in the Kozhikode district in the North Malabar region, state of Kerala. This town is between Kozhikode and Vatakara (Badagara) and is on NH 66 (previously NH 17). It is sometimes identified with Tyndis in Periplus of the Erythraean Sea. The freedom fighter K. Kelappan was born in a nearby village, Muchukunnu.[2]

Geography

Koyilandy is located at 11°26′N 75°42′E / 11.43°N 75.70°E / 11.43; 75.70.[3] It has an average elevation of 2 m (6.6 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[4] Koyilandy had a population of 68,970. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Koyilandy has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 80%. In Koylandy, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Administration

Koyilandy is the thaluk headquarters of 34 villages. They are: Arikkulam, Atholy, Avitanallur, Balussery, Chakkittapara, Changaroth, Chemancheri, Chempanode, Chengottukavu, Cheruvannur, Eravattur, Iringal, Kayanna, Keezhariyur, Koorachundu, Koothali, Kottur, Kozhukkallur, Menhaniam, Meppayur, Moodadi, Naduvannur, Nochad, Palery, Panangad, Panthalayani, Payyoli, Perambra, Sivapuram, Thikkodi, Thurayur, Ulliyeri, Unnikulam and Viyyur.

Kollam Parappally

Parappally Mosque and Kollam Juma Masjid is one of the oldest Muslim masjid in this area. There are 14 famous dargahs on the hill. Parappally beach is also known for its scenic sunset.

Koyilandy hookahs

The intricate work on a Malabar hookah

Koyilandy hookahs, traditional smoking pipes, of Kozhikode made in Koyilandy were famous across North India, the Gulf and Pakistan. Prepared by Moosari, a coppersmith community, these Hookahs were once considered a pride of Koyilandy. However it is not so any more. But in Gulf countries, Koyilandy hookahs are still very popular as "Malabar Hookah".

The craft owes it origin to a group of Yemeni merchants who had taken up residence at Koyilandy about 500 years ago. They commissioned the local craftsmen to make hookah, an object of oriental culture. Made by local craftsmen, the Hookah impressed Yemeni traders and soon came to be known as Koyilandy Hookah. Besides being ornately designed with attractive motifs, the Koyilandy Hookahs have a coconut shell as the water holder. Even today, these hookahs are exported to gulf countries.

Economy

Economy of Koyilandy revolves around fishing, local businesses and remittance from Gulf.

Transportation

The railway station at Koyilandy

Hospitals

Politics

Koyilandy assembly constituency is part of Vadakara (Lok Sabha constituency).[5]

Places of interest

Suburbs of Koyilandy

Villages in Koyilandy Taluk

Road distance

Educational institutes

Schools

Higher education

Location

Areas Of Calicut
Payyoli
Koyilandy Beach Ulliyeri
   Koyilandy Junction  
Kappad

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Koyilandy.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Koyilandy.
  1. ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=672246
  2. ↑ http://pressacademy.org/content/kelappan-k
  3. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Koyilandy
  4. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  5. ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
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