Valapattanam
Valapattanam is a census town and a suburb of Kannur city in the Kannur district, located in the Indian state of Kerala. It is also the smallest panchayat in Kerala. Its area is 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi). It is about 7 km (4.3 mi) north of Kannur. Valapattanam is known for its communal harmony. On one side is Kalarivathukkal Temple and on the other bank there is "Kakkulangara Mosque".
Valapattanam | |
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Muchilottu Bhagavathi Theyyam | |
Valapattanam Location in Kerala, India Valapattanam Valapattanam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11.9°N 75.37°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Valapattanam Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,955 |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL-13 |
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