Muchukunnu
| Muchukunnu | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Muchukunnu Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°29′20″N 75°40′10″E / 11.48889°N 75.66944°ECoordinates: 11°29′20″N 75°40′10″E / 11.48889°N 75.66944°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 673307 |
| Telephone code | 0496- |
| Vehicle registration | KL-56 |
| Nearest city | Koyilandy |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Vatakara |
Muchukunnu is a small village five kilometers away from Koyilandy on the Malabar Coast of south-western India. Kelappaji (Kerala Gandhi) was born here. A traditional art is the creation of clay pots, which clay workers practice in their houses. A tile factory and training institute for clay workers is also established in Muchukunnu. Akalappuzha and 'Thuruthi'(island) are noted tourist attractions of this village. Kottayail Siva Kshethram (Temple) also attracts many tourists. World famous Koyilandy hookahs (Arabic hookka) are also made here, with coconut shell and Chinese clay.
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