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Kannur
Kannur district is bound in the east by the Western Ghats, in the
west by the Arabian Sea, in the north by the Kasargode District and in the south
by the Mahe region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
Formerly a major
port, Kannur is now a city known for its handloom and beedi industries. Some of
Kerala's finest weavers come from this district. Kannur is also the headquarters
of the country's largest and best-run beedi cooperative which produces the famous
brand, Kerala Dinesh Beedi. Marco Polo is supposed to have referred to Kannur
as a great emporium of spices.
In the 15th century, the Portuguese arrived
in Kannur to establish one of their earliest settlements. A reminder of this is
the St. Angelo's Fort built in 1505 AD by the first Portuguese Viceroy. Kannur's
history is marked by foreign invasions and the activities of colonial powers.
Kannur
district is endowed with sufficient number of rivers. Valapattanam river which
originates from Western Ghats is the longest river in the district. Most of the
rivers are navigable. Anjarakany, Kuppam, Mahe and Thalassery are the other rivers.
Kannur district has extensive forest areas which may be classified under two heads
namely reserve forests and vested forests.
How
to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is at Karipur, Kozhikode, about
93 km south.
Rail: Kannur railway station is well linked to major towns
up country as well as within the State.
Road: Kannur is accessible by
road.
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