Valapattanam | village

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Valapattanam is a small town in the Kannur district, located in the Indian state of Kerala. It is about 7 km north of Kannur.Valapattanam is an important Muslim settelement area in Kannur.[citation needed] Valapattanam is known for its communal harmony.On one hand one can see the "Kalarivathukkal temple" and on the other hand you have the "Kakkulangara Mosque" lying in close proximity.The long vision of the social leaders and people on the whole has made Valapattanam a land of communal harmony.

This town is also known as Balyapattanam. This town is in the on the banks of Valapattanam river. This town is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade. Centuries back Valapattanam River (puzha) was the main ship route for trading and Valapattanam was the main town, because of this the town got this name. "Valya pattanam" means "big town" in Malayalam language though it is the smallest panchayath in Kerala. The port of Azhikkal is located nearby. In the bank of Valapattanam river you see Western India Plywoods Ltd., the largest wood-based industry in the country and which was the biggest plywood factory in Asia till few years back.
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Coordinates:   11°55'36"N   75°21'12"E

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