Valapattam

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native_name = Valapattanam | type = city | latd = 11.9 | longd = 75.37
locator_position = right | state_name = Kerala
district = Kannur
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altitude = 6
population_as_of = 2001
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Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It iss about 7 km from Kannur.Valapattanam is a strong bastion of the Indian Union Muslim League. Valapattanam is known for its communal harmony which is an example for the country filled with communal tensions.On one hand one can see the "Kalarivathukkal temple" and on the other hand you have the "Kakkulangara Mosque" lying in close proximity.The long vision of the social leaders and people on the whole has made Valapattanam a land of communal harmony.

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 River (puzha) 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.

Geography

Valapattanam is located at coord|11.9|N|75.37|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Valapattanam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Valapattanam] ] 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.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] 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.

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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.

ee also

* Muthappan temple
* Sree Muthappan
* Kannur

References

External links

* [http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=11932335&x=75345933&z=16&l=0&m=a Satellite image of Valapattanam and bridge]