Valapattam

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Valapattanam v • d • e Kerala • India
Valapattanam
District(s)	Kannur
Coordinates	11.9° N 75.37° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 6 m (20 ft)
Population	8,369 (2001)

Coordinates: 11.9° N 75.37° E

Muthappan Temple on the banks of Valapattanam river

Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It iss about 7 km from Kannur.

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 puzha (river) 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.

The famous Muthappan temple is in the bank of Valapattanam river.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Images
4 See also
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Geography

Valapattanam is located at 11.9° N 75.37° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 6 metres (19 feet).Valapattanam is a strong bastion of indian Union Muslim League

Valapattnam is an important tourist destination in Kannur district.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Valapattanam had a population of 8369. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Valapattanam has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 79%. In Valapattanam, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Images

Muthappan Temple on the banks of Valapattanam river.

A view of Valapattanam river from Parassinikkadavu Bridge.

thumb|Mangroves on the banks of Valapattanam River.

thumb|A view of Valapattanam river from the bridge built across it.

Valapattanam Punchayat is rated among the best panchayats in Kerala.The development activities of the panchayat has been commended by both the district and state authorities,as well as the public at large.