Valiyaparamba
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Valiyaparamba is a small island in the Kasargode district of Kerala state, south India. . One of the main tourist spots of the District. This is an island in the Arabian Sea. An ideal place for picnic also a fishing centre.
Introduction About the Island
Location:Valiyaparamba,It is 5 km south west of Cheruvathur separated from the mainland by back waters and about 30 km from Bekal,Kasaragod, north Kerala.
Valiyaparamba is perhaps the most scenic backwater stretch in Kerala. Fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands, Valiyaparamba is fast turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers enchanting boat cruises. Valiyaparamba,a hinterland separated from the mainland, is a noted fishing centre in the district and is just an hour's drive from Bekal - one of the most enchanting beaches of Kerala. The Bekal fort which stands on a headland that runs into the sea offers a spectacular view of the surroundings.
Size = 16 KM, Population = 10000, Saurce of income = Agriculture and fishing.
This Island is separated from the main land, the island has 12 KM Road, The only way to reach in main land is by Transport Boat Service or another Water Transportation.
The Island has 13 wards ruling by each ward member to leading the Valiyaparamba Panchayathu. Peopleare average educated and from middle class/Lower class families.
The Island has 7 Primary Schools, 1 High School and 1 Higher Secondary School. The island has 3 Gov Health Clinic Center. This Island growing and developing day by day.....
Dream of the island's people is Building a Bridge to connect Main Land, one of the Bridge is under construction and another one will be starting very soon and hope it may compleat by 2009.
Getting there: Nearest railway station:Cheruvathur, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore route, about 5 km from Valiyaparamba. or Nearest airports: Mangalore in Karnataka State, about 50 km from Kasaragod; Karipur international airport Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod.
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