GEOGRAPHY
Geography
Azhikode Grama Panchayat is a renowned coastal local body situated along the Arabian Sea coast in Kannur Taluk of Kannur District. Key geographical details of the area are highlighted below:
1. Boundaries
- North: Valapattanam River
- East: Valapattanam and Chirakkal Panchayats
- South: Chirakkal and Pallikunnu Panchayats (Kannur Corporation area)
- West: Arabian Sea
2. Area & Topography
Total Area: 16.04 sq. km
Topography: Adjoining the Arabian Sea, the region features coastal plain terrain. Numerous small streams and inland water bodies draining into the sea and Valapattanam River shape its local landscape.
Azhikkal Estuary: At the northern tip (Azhikkal), the Valapattanam River converges with the Arabian Sea.
3. Major Beaches & Port
- Meenkunnu Beach
- Chal Beach
- Neerkadavu Beach
- Azhikkal Port: A prominent minor cargo port and active fishing harbor in North Malabar.
4. Administrative Structure
Wards: Divided into 24 administrative electoral wards.
Revenue Villages: Azhikode North & Azhikode South.
Key Commercial Center: Vankulathuvayal.
