History of Grama Panchayat
Centuries ago, Arabs and traders from distant lands exported timber products and hill produce through the famous Azhikkal Port located along the Malabar coast. It is believed that the village got the name “Azhikode” from the term Azhi-pradesham, meaning a coastal estuary region. Another belief is that the nearby Kappakkadavu area, where small boats and traditional vessels docked, contributed to the origin of the name.
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