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Area: 1961 sq kms
Population(2001): 12,03,342
Altitude: Sea level
Clothing: Tropical Cottons
Tourist Season: August to March
Kasaragod is known as land of Gods, forts, rivers,
hills and beautiful beaches. Kasaragod displays a
variety of styles in architecture - the unique style of
the Madhur Mahaganapathy Temple, the typical
Kerala style of the historic Malik Deenar Great Juma
Masjid and so on speak volumes about the rich
cultural heritage of the region. Spectacular pageants
of Theyyam, Yakshagana, Kumbla (buffalo race),
Poorakkali, Kolkali etc enchant visitors. The northern
most part and district of Kerala. This hiterto deserted
district has gained importance from the recent time
when it became the window to the Western and
Northern parts of India after the introduction of
Konkan Railways. The culture here is a blend of
Malayalis and that of Mangaloorians. Malayalam,
Kannada and Tulu are spoken here or rather a mixture
of all these. The beach is very attractive, especially
the fort Bekal. Bekal fort, which is the largest and
best preserved in the state, has since become an
important tourist spot and will soon became a resort
of international standards. Adjoining Chandragiri
fort is also very famous. Kasaragod is world renowned for its coir and handloom industries. Fishing
is a prime source of livelihood.
Telephone Access Codes
Bekal ++91 467
Kanhangad ++ 91 467
Kasaragod ++ 91 4994
Nileswaram ++91 467
Panathoor ++91 467
Uppala ++ 91 4998