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Tourist attractions in Kannur

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[[Kannur]], [[India]] has a number of tourist attractions including beaches, hills, temples and other monuments.

==Beaches==

Kannur has several [[beach]]es, some are:
[[File:Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach 2.jpg|thumb|right|Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach 2]]
[[File:Payyambalam.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Payyambalam Beach]]]]
*[[Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach]]: is Kerala's only drive-in beach, situated about 5 km north of Thalassery and 15 km from Kannur.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/muzhapilangad-beach/85|title=Muzhappilangad Beach - Kerala's only drive in beach at Thalassery, Kannur {{!}} Kerala Tourism {{!}} Kerala Tourism|website=www.keralatourism.org|language=en|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> There is an unpaved road winding through [[coconut]] [[Grove (nature)|grove]]s, leading to the beach. The beach is about 5 kilometres long and curves in a wide area providing a good view of Kannur beach on the north. To the South and about 200 metres away from the beach there is an island called the "Green Island" which adds to the allure of the beach. And another important point is that there are home stays and beach resort available in Muzhappilangad drive in Beach such as corniche Beach Resort, palm resort ,sun villa and samudra and in all resorts you could get fresh home made food which are prepared from homes on orders they get from the visitors you can get Kerala style food Kannur and thalassery special food and you could get homely atmosphere.
Another important point is that you could get fresh air from the sea without smoke are good for old people and people who have health problems.
*[[Payyambalam Beach]]: It is the beach of the Kannur city. It has an unbroken coastline of a few kilometres. From the beach, one can see [[ship]]s in transit along the [[Malabar Coast]], that is, beyond [[Kozhikode]] and moving towards [[Mangalore]], [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother and child erected by noted sculptor [[Kanayi Kunhiraman]] makes it extremely captivating.
*Baby Beach: It is so called as it is smaller than its bigger neighbourhood, [[Payyambalam Beach]]. The [[St. Angelo Fort]] is adjacent.
*[[Meenkunnu Beach]]: Situated at Azhikode, it is 10 kilometres from the Kannur city. This beach has Meenkunnu cliff where the view of [[Ezhimala]] hills can be seen and Meenkunnu view point over the small hill where the view of entire Payyambalam beach can be seen.
*[[Mappila Bay]]: Situated near the St. Angelo's Fort, the Mopila bay has a historical background. Centuries ago, it was the seat of Kolathiri Kings. The Kadalayi Fort and Sree [[Krishna]] [[Temple]] were quite famous.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} The remnants of the fort and the temple are still seen in Mopila Bay. A fishing harbour, built with [[Indo-Norwegian Project]] assistance, can be seen at this bay.
*Chal Beach: 11 km from Kannur city, is a beach in Kerala. A Beach park is also available for visitors there.
*Kizhunna Ezhara Beach: 11 km from Kannur, is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}
*Chootad Beach: 27 km from [[Kannur]] city and 4.6 km from [[Pazhayangadi]] town. It is one of the cleanest beach of Kannur. The Beach park and Ezhimala view point are located at this beach.
*Palliyamoola Beach: 5.2 km from [[Kannur]] city. It is one of the cleanest secluded beach located in the Kannur district. Several beach resorts are there in this beach for the tourists.
*[[Dharmadam Island]]: (100 metres away from the mainland at Dharmadam): The small 5 acre (20,000 m<sup>2</sup>) [[island]] covered with [[coconut]] palms and dense bushes is visible from the Muzhappilangad beach. During low [[tide]], one can walk to the [[island]] from the beach. It is surrounded by [[river]]s and [[sea]]s. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island. Dharmadam, earlier known as Dharmapattanam, was a [[Buddhist]] stronghold.

==Snake Park==

Snake Park is a landmark in the district of Snake Park at [[Parassinikkadavu]], en route from Kannur to Taliparamba, {{convert|2|km}} from National Highway (NH) 17. Here there are a large genre of snakes and other small animals as well as a live show, where trained personnel play and 'interact' with a variety of snakes, including [[cobra]]s and [[Viperidae|viper]]s, and seek to quell mythical fears and superstitions about snakes. The Snake Park was set up by the Visha Chikista Kendra at Pappinisseri and has become a centre of attraction to both foreign and domestic tourists. This Kendra (center) offers effective treatment for snake bites with almost 100% cure. This is the only place, perhaps where [[Ayurveda]] and Allopathy are effectively combined for curing snake bites. The snake park houses about 150 varieties of snakes including the [[Spectacled Cobra]], [[King Cobra]], [[Daboia|Russell's viper]], [[Krait]] and various [[Crotalinae|pit vipers]]. There is also a large collection of non-poisonous snakes including [[Pythonidae|Pythons]]. A research laboratory to extract venom from snakes is proposed for the location. The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, many species of which are facing gradual extinction. The laboratory is located {{convert|16|km}} from Kannur. Parassinikkadavu is noted for the [[Muthappan temple]]. This is the only temple in Kerala where a Theyyam performance is a daily ritual offering.

==Forts==
===St. Angelo Fort===

[[File:St.angelo fort side view.jpg|thumb|St. Angelo Fort]]

[[St. Angelo Fort]], built in 1505 by Sir [[Francisco de Almeida]], the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, is situated near the coast and about {{convert|2|km}} from Kannur town. This fort witnessed several wars for its control until the British flag finally flew over it in 1790. Even now, it is in a fairly good state of preservation, and is a protected monument under [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI). A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind the fort can be seen in the [[Rijksmuseum]] in [[Amsterdam]].

St Angelo Fort is an important historical monument and tourist centre. Kerala Police has posted six Tourism Police Officers for the protection and guidance of tourists. Among them, Sathyan Eddakkad has detailed knowledge about this fort and the surrounding places. He wrote and published a book in Malayalam named ''Vasco Da Gaamyum charithrathile kaanaappurangalum'' (Vasco Da Gama and the unknown pages of history) in which he describes the past and present of the Fort.

The fort, though not as large as the well known [[Bekal Fort]] in [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]], boasts lush greenery and well maintained surroundings. The [[Payyambalam]] and Government guest house are some of the other landmarks near the fort.

===Tellicherry Fort===
[[Tellicherry Fort]] is in [[Thalassery]] (Tellicherry) a town. Tellicherry was one of the most important European trading centers of Kerala. In the 17th century the British opened a factory north of Tellicherry. Later they obtained a site from Vadakkelamkur, the de facto ruler of Kolathunad and established a factory at Tellicherry in 1708.

==Paithalmala==

[[Paithalmala]] is a hill station on the Kerala-Karnataka border and is 65 km north of Kannur. Ideal for trekking; it is around 1,371.6 metres above sea level. A base reception centre and a watchtower atop the cliff function for the benefit of tourists and trekkers. It is near to [[Kudianmala]].

==Ezhimala==

[[Ezhimala]], the capital of the ancient [[Mooshika kings]], is considered to be an ancient historical site. It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory, 38 km north of [[Kannur]] town. A flourishing sea port and centre of trade in ancient Kerala, it was one of the major battle fields of the [[Chola]]-[[Chera dynasty|Chera]] war of the 11th century. It is believed that [[Buddha]] had visited Ezhimala. An old [[mosque]], believed to contain the mortal remains of ''Shaikh Abdul Latif'', a [[Muslim]] reformist, is also located here. The hill is noted for rare medicinal [[herb]]s. There is an old tower of great antiquity here, the Mount Deli Light House. It is maintained by the [[Indian Navy]] and is a restricted area. The beach sand is of a different texture and the sea is bluer than in other areas. At [[Ettikulam bay]], one can enjoy watching dolphins. Bordered by sea on three sides, Ezhimala is set to occupy a prominent place in the Naval history of the country, subsequent to the proposal for commissioning the [[Indian Naval Academy]] there.

==Madayipara==

[[File:Madayi para in sept.JPG|thumb|Madayi Para in August]]

[[Madayipara]] is significant owing to its [[biodiversity]] as well as history. Madayipara was the administrative center of the Ezhimala kings. In and around Madayipara, one can find remnants from the past. At the southern side of the hill, stand the remains of a fort called Pazhi Kotta (kotta means fort in Malayalam). Here one can also find watchtowers at the four corners of the fort. Between AD 14 and AD 18, Madayipara used to be the site for the coronation ceremony of the rulers of the princely state of [[Kolathunadu]].

The hillock of Madayipara, which carries several signs of historic relevance, is also a place important from a religious point of view. Here, a pond in the shape of a hand held mirror, connected to ancient Jewish settlers, is another historic attraction. Similarly, a temple at this site, called Vadukunda Siva Temple, and the adjoining lake, about an acre in extent, form another attraction. The lake near the temple will not go dry even in hot summer months and remains a source of nourishment to life forms. The pooram festival of Madayi Kavu (kavu – family temples and those in the midst of thick vegetation) held at Madayipara has been responsible for much of its fame.

With regard to the biodiversity of Madayipara, the region contains about 300 flowering plants, about 30 varieties of grass, and several insect-eating plant species. Madayipara is also home to several rare medicinal herbs. Coming to avian life, Madayipara sustains about 100 species of butterflies and about 150 species of birds. Among the biggest butterflies in the world, the [[Atlas butterfly]] is a visitor to Madayipara.

== V-Pra Kaayal Floating Park ==
[[File:Vpra floating park boat walking path.jpg|thumb]]
Vayalapra Kaayal Floating Park known as V-Pra Park is inaugurated on 5 June 2016. It is situated in Vayalapra lake near [[Madayi]].

==District Agricultural Farm, Taliparamba==

Established in 1905, District Agricultural Farm, Kannur is one of the oldest farms in South India. Located at [[Taliparamba]], 20 kilometers from Kannur city, this station was started by Sir Charles Alfred Barber at the behest of the erstwhile Madras Government, based on the recommendation of the Famine Commission of 1880 of Government of India.

==Hanging Bridge (Thookku Palam) – Peralassery==

The hanging bridge of [[Peralassery]] is a notable tourist attraction. This is one of the few hanging bridges in [[Kannur]] district.

==Kanjirakolly Waterfalls, Payyavoor==

[[File:Kanjirakkolly waterfalls.xcf|thumb|200px|Kanjirakkolly Falls]]
The Kanjirakkoly Falls are situated around {{convert|55|km}} from Kannur. There is a viewing point {{convert|1|km}} from the falls at [[Sasippaara]].

==Other Attractions==
* Sadhoo Merry Kingdom is a popular water theme park/tourist attraction in Kannur.
* [[St. Angelo Fort]] was built in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, Dom Francisco de Almeida. In 1663, the Dutch captured it and then in 1772, they sold the fort to the Arakkal King. In 1790, the British captured it, and it was under the British until 1947.
* [[Payyambalam Beach]] is a Kannur beach with an unbroken coastline of a few kilometres. From the beach, one can see [[ship]]s in transit along the [[Malabar Coast]], from beyond [[Kozhikode]] moving towards [[Mangalore]], [[Goa]] and [[Bombay]] ([[Mumbai]]). It contains a well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother and child erected by noted sculptor [[Kanayi Kunhiraman]]. But it now lies vandalized by miscreants.
* [[Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach]] (4 km length) is in the state of Kerala in southwestern India. It is parallel to National Highway 66 (formerly National Highway 17) between Kannur and [[Thalassery]].
* [[Arakkal Museum]], in [[Ayikkara]], is a museum dedicated to the [[Arakkal family]], the only [[Muslim]] royal family in [[Kerala]], [[South India]]. The museum is a section of the ''Arakkalkettu'' (Arakkal Palace). The [[Durbar (court)|Durbar Hall]] section of the palace has been converted into a museum by the [[Government of Kerala]]. It was opened in {{nowrap|July 2005}} after a massive renovation and is managed by the Arakkal Family Trust.
* Sree Peralassery Temple is {{nowrap|14 km}} from Kannur on the way to Koothuparamba.
* MGS Kalari Sangam is a [[martial arts]] and massage training academy founded in 1934.
* [[File:Click on 15-03-2013.jpg|thumb|right|Kannur Lighthouse]]The [[Kannur Lighthouse]] near the Sea View Park is another place of interest. The first lighthouse at Kannur was built in 1843 by the British at St. Angelo Fort. Over the years, the lighthouse was renovated. In 1948, it was moved to its current location. The lighthouse is still in use.
* The [[Kannur Cantonment]] is one of the 62 [[cantonment]]s in the country and the only one in Kerala. It was established by the British in the 19th century and is still an important location for Indian armed forces.
* Mele Chovva, which is situated 3 km south of Kannur in Kannur-Tellichery road, is an entry junction to Kannur town. Kannur Airport road starts from here.
* Puthiyatheru, which is between Kannur-[[Taliparamba]] road, is one of the busiest streets in Kannur; it consist of three roads to Kattampalli and Panakavu and Chirakkal.
* Palakkayam thattu
* The [[Defence Security Corps (India)|Defence Security Corps]] (DSC) Centre and DSC Records are located in Kannur town, on the road to [[Payyambalam Beach]]. The area is a part of the [[Kannur Cantonment]] and is maintained by the Cantonment Board. The DSC centre at Kannur is the mother depot to all [[platoon]]s in the country.
* Baby Beach is so called because it is smaller than its larger neighbour, Payyambalam Beach. [[St. Angelo Fort]] is adjacent to it. The baby beach is part of the Kannur Cantonment and access may be restricted at times.
* [[Meenkunnu Beach]] is at [[Azhikode, Kannur|Azhikode]], just a few kilometres from the town.
* [[Mapila Bay]] in Ayikkara, near St. Angelo fort, is a major fishing harbor overlooking the [[Laccadive Sea]].
* The [[Azhikkal Ferry]] operates near Azhikode, about 10 km from Kannur town, where the [[Valapattanam]] river joins the [[Laccadive Sea]]. There is a granite pathway here which stretches 2 km into the sea. Frequent passenger boats are available to [[Mattool]], [[Parassinikkadavu]] and [[Valapattanam]] from here.
* The Fort road is the one of the busiest roads in Kannur. There are many malls and shopping streets there. The Kannur City Center is a prominent shopping center on [[Fort Road, Kannur|Fort Road]].
* Sea View Park, near Payyambalam Beach, is overlooked by the Government Guest House.
* [[Thavakkara Bus Terminal Kannur|Kannur Central Bus Terminal]] is Kerala's biggest bus terminal. At Thavakkara, it is India's first bus terminal to be developed on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.
*Kannur indoor stadium at Mundayad, 6 km from Kannur town is the largest indoor stadium in south India.
* [[Thottada Beach]] is a beach in Kannur district. It is about 2.5 km from the {{nowrap|NH 17}} connecting Kannur town and [[Thalassery]].
* Muzhappilanghad driving beach is in Kannur and it is the largest driving beach in Asia.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}
* Parassinikkadavu snake park is a snake farm dedicated for the preservation and conservation of snakes is in Kannur.
* Aralam wildlife sanctuary is known for elephant, sloth bear, mouse deer etc.
* [[Elapeedika]] is a village in the southwestern state of Kerala, India. Elapeedika is around 1000 m above sea level, in the Western Ghats range and is a hill station. The name Elapeedika is derived from the words Elam (i.e., cardamom) and peedika (i.e., shop). There were a lot of cardamom plantations in the olden times. Pazhassiraja's force and East India Company had fought a battle in the 18th century at the Periya pass in Elapeedika. Elapeedika is on the Iritty Taluk in Kannur District and is the highest place in the district. The nearest major railway stations are at Tellicherry and Kannur (approximately 50 km by road). The nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, which is 20 kilometres away.
* Paithalmala, a hillstation bordering Kodagu (Karnataka) in Alakode Panchayat, is in Kannur.
* [[Thabore]] is a nearby hill station.
* The Mangrove Trail of Malabar is a day trippers visiting place about 45 km from Kannur. It is a coastal jungle trail offering hiking, birding & boating.
* [[Kannur International Airport]] is an upcoming international facility in [[Mattanur]] in Kannur District, [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is the fourth and largest international airport in Kerala.
*Palakkayamthattu is a hill station which attracts many tourists. It is famous for sight seeing, rides and a lot more.

== Temples ==
[[File:Temple Procession, Chalad.jpg|thumbnail|Temple festival at Chalad]]
The place got the name as the ''Land of Krishna'' (''Kannande uuru'') because of the Kadalai Shri Krishnaswami Temple, [[Rajarajeshwara Temple|Shri Rajarajeshwaram]], [[Parassinikkadavu Temple|Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple]] and [[Annapurneshwari Temple, Cherukunnu|Annapurneshwari Temple]] and [http://www.madayikavu.com Madayikavu], the famed temples of the region.

Other temples:
*[[Kottiyoor Temple|Kottiyoor Vadakkeshwaram Temple]]
*[[Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple]]
*[[Madayi Kavu|Tiruvarkadu Bhagavathy Temple]] (a.k.a. Madayi Kavu)
*[[Andalurkavu]], in [[Dharmadom]]
*Sree Mahadeva Temple Mudappathur (Vaidyanatha)
*Payyanur Subrahmanyaswamy Temple
*Kanhirangad Vaidyanatha Temple
*Peralassery Subrahmanya swamy Temple
*Ramanthali Sankaranarayana Temple
*Thayyil Sree Venkataramana Temple
*Thalap Sundareswara Temple
*Trichambaram Sree Krishnaswamy Temple
*Kandamthalli Sreekrishna Temple
*Mazhoor Sree Balabhadra swamy temple
*Koyyam Sree Maha Vishnu Temple
*Kadalayi Sreekrishna Temple
*Mattanur Mahadeva Temple
*Thiruvangad Sriramaswamy Temple
*Kannadiparamba Dharmasastha Temple
*Velam Ganapathi Kshetram Temple
*Ezhome Sree Trikkool Shiva Temple
*Karippal Nagam Perumbadave
*Melechovva shiva temple
*Vadeswaram Sree Mahashiva Temple, Aroli
*Sree Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple - Puravoor

==Mosques==
*Madayi Palli, [[Madayi]]
*Odatthil Palli, [[Thalassery]]

==Churches==

==References==
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Iritty

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'''Iritty''' is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|Municipality]] and a [[List of talukas of Kerala|Taluk]] in the district of [[Kannur district|Kannur]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. The town is the main market place for the farmer communities in the surrounding regions. Iritty is known as The [[Coorg]] Valley in God's Own Country. Iritty is one of the fastest upcoming towns in Kerala with the distance of 19.5 km from [[Kannur International Airport]] and one among five taluks in Kannur district. Iritty is one of the major towns lies between Coorg and Kannur international airport -Mattanur.<ref>https://www.trend.kerala.gov.in</ref>

==Location==
[[File:Iritty HeliView.jpg|thumbnail|left|A heliCam view of Iritty]]

Iritty is located on the banks of [[Bavali river]], which originates from the Wayanad passes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iritty.com/ |title=Iritty basic information}}</ref> Iritty is situated on the [[Thalassery]]-[[Coorg]]-[[Mysore]] highway or [[State Highway 30 (Kerala)]] between [[Mattanur]] and [[Virajpet]]. Nearby smaller towns are [[Padiyoor]], [[Peravoor]], Kakkayangad, [[Aralam]], [[Keezhppally]], [[Vallithode]], [[Karikkottakary]], [[Angadikadavu]], [[Anappanthy]], [[Edoor]], [[Ulikkal]], [[Vattiyamthode]], Mattara, [[Manikkadavu]], Kilyianthara, [[Punnad]], [[Charal]], Edapuzha, [[Uruppumkutti]], Vilakkode and [[Chavassery]].

[[Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary]] is situated {{convert|8|km|0}} from Iritty.

==Geography==

Iritty is surrounded by hills. A river flowing through Iritty is more commonly known as Iritty Puzha (Iritty River). There is a steel girder bridge, built in 1933, over the river. There is a dam in the place Pazhassi for irrigation purpose named 'Pazhassi Dam' which is almost 10 km from the town. [[Wayanad]] tourist destinations are near from this place. The nearby areas are depending on Iritty for most of their shopping. Payam, Aralam, Punnad, [[Vallithode]], Kilyianthara, Kondambra, Kolikkadavu, Keezhur, Ulickal, Vattiyamthode, Mattara, Kalanki, Manikadave, Manippara Perumpally, [[Nuchiyad]], Vayathoor, [[Edoor]], Peratta, Karikottakari, Angadikadave, [[St. George's Church, Puravayal|Puravayal]], Kootupuzha, Charal, Alathupramba, Thermala, Urathoor, Vilakkode, Madathil etc. are the nearby small towns around.

===Steel bridge===
[[File:Iritty Bridge 25-11-2015.jpg|thumbnail|Iritty Bridge Built in 1933]]
The steel bridge in Iritty is a 10-ton bridge constructed in 1933 by the British authorities to connect the towns of [[Kodagu district|Kodagu]] and [[Thalassery]].<ref name="Hindu">{{Cite news|title = Man’s death puts spotlight on safety of Iritty bridge|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mans-death-puts-spotlight-on-safety-of-iritty-bridge/article7491215.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 2 August 2015|access-date = 2015-12-06|issn = 0971-751X|language = en-IN|first = Mohamed|last = Nazeer}}</ref> It was designed by George Anderson of the Institution of Civil Engineers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cbC4yB8tXkcC&pg=PA224|page=224|date=24 March 1893|work=The Railroad Gazette|volume=25|title=Method of Erecting the Iritty Bridge, Malabar}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ewE-AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA174|pages=174–175|date=June 1893|work=The Railway Engineer|volume=14|title=Method of Erecting the Iritty Bridge Malabar}}</ref> A July 2015 death of a man after being accidentally wedged between the handrail and a private bus raised concerns about the bridge's age.<ref name="Hindu" />

==Administration==
Iritty was initially part of Keezhur-Chavassery panchayat and upgraded to a Municipality on 1st November 2015. The Municipal town is divided into 33 wards.

Iritty established as a Taluk headquarters since March 2013 when Kerala government declared new taluks for the state. Iritty taluk falls under Thalassery Revenue division.
===Villages in Iritty Taluk===
'''Iritty Taluk''' has 19 villages
* Aralam, Ayyankunnu, Chavasseri and Kalliad
* Kanichar, Keezhur, Kelakam and Kolari
* Kottiyoor, Manathana, Muzhakkunnu and Nuchiyad
* Padiyoor, Payam, Pazhassi and Thillankeri
* Vayathur, Vellarvalli and Vilamana

==Etymology==

Iritty, one of the beautiful hill side towns in the north Malabar of Kerala. The beauty of Iritty lies together with the unique rivers, streams, green hills and valleys. The main Streams of Iritty river are by the three rivers such as Bavali river, Aralam river and Barapuzha (Veni river). Before the name 'Iritty,' made the first cry, this land was nourished by two main rivers, one Barapuzha and Bavalipuzha . People started calling both the rivers confluence as Iratta puzha (Double River & 'Puzha' means River ), and in course of time the land became Iritty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iritty.com/rivers.html/ |title=Story behind name}}</ref>

==Climate==
Iritty has a [[tropical monsoon climate]] (Am) with little to no rainfall from December to March and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from April to November.
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| Jun mean C = 26.9
| Jul mean C = 26.0
| Aug mean C = 26.2
| Sep mean C = 26.6
| Oct mean C = 27.0
| Nov mean C = 26.9
| Dec mean C = 26.3
| year mean C =
| Jan low C = 21.4
| Feb low C = 22.6
| Mar low C = 24.3
| Apr low C = 25.7
| May low C = 25.6
| Jun low C = 23.9
| Jul low C = 23.4
| Aug low C = 23.5
| Sep low C = 23.5
| Oct low C = 23.6
| Nov low C = 22.9
| Dec low C = 21.5
|precipitation colour= green
|Jan precipitation mm=3
|Feb precipitation mm=4
|Mar precipitation mm=12
|Apr precipitation mm=85
|May precipitation mm=283
|Jun precipitation mm=867
|Jul precipitation mm=1332
|Aug precipitation mm=711
|Sep precipitation mm=329
|Oct precipitation mm=279
|Nov precipitation mm=106
|Dec precipitation mm=23
|source 1 = <ref>https://en.climate-data.org/location/48801/</ref>
}}

==Transportation==
[[File:Iritty Bridge.jpg|thumbnail|A view of Iritty Bridge]]
Iritty lies at an equal distance from the nearby cities of [[Kannur]], [[Thalassery]], [[Mahé, India|Mahe]], [[Taliparamba]] and [[Virajpet]] ([[Karnataka State]]). An interstate highway passes through Iritty connecting [[Thalassery]], [[Kannur International Airport|Mattanur Airport]] and [[Kodagu]]. This was initially called the TC Road by the British. This highway is used by interstate bus services plying to [[Madikeri]], [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]].

[[Keezhur]] is the starting point of Iritty town. This place is well-connected by road from both [[Kannur]] and [[thalassery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irittyonline.com/ |title=Iritty More information of Iritty}}</ref> There are frequent buses from Iritty and to both these places and to several places across Kerala including [[Kottayam]], [[Cochin]] ([[Ernakulam]]), [[Mangalore]], [[Kasaragod]], [[Panathur]], [[Kanhangad]], [[Cherupuzha (Kannur)|Cherupuzha]], [[Wayanad]] and [[Kozhikode]].The Details Of Bus Service From Iritty Are Available at Bus Iritty Facebook Page, There is no railway line, with the nearest railway stations at [[Kannur]] and Thalassery. The nearest airport is [[Kannur International Airport]], at [[Mattannur]] is located 19.5 km south-west of Iritty.

==Commerce==
Iritty is one of the major towns of the [[Kannur district]]. With nearby villages which produce cash crops and plantation crops, Iritty is a major commercial town too. It is one of the growing towns in the district. Iritty is famous for cash crops such as pepper, rubber and cashew nuts, some of which are sold under regional brands in various auction houses and commodities markets.

Iritty is primarily a trading town. Iritty is headquarters to several State Government offices. Most of these offices have jurisdiction over nearby towns like [[Mattanur]] and [[Peravoor]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kannurairport.in/ |title=Kannur International Airport |access-date=6 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802043104/http://kannurairport.in/ |archive-date=2 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Institutions / Government Firms in Iritty==

* Fire Station Iritty
*Taluk office iritty
* SIET CD MART (Project under Dept of Education - Kerala), Nr Fire Station, Iritty
* Labour Office NP Road Iritty
* Sub Treasury, Falcon Plaza Iritty
* State Ware House Iritty
* KSFE New Bustand Iritty
* SUB RT OFFICE, FALCON PLAZA IRITTY
*Co-operative society assistant registrar office, Iritty

==Hospitals==
* Sky Super Speciality Hospital, Iritty.
* Thulasi Malabar Hospital, Iritty.
* Karunya Hospital, Iritty.
* Nikhil Hospital, Iritty.
* Amala Multi Speciality Hospital, Keezhur
* Reena Nursing Home.
* Christu Raja Dental Clinic
* Asokan's Dental Clinic.
* ECHS Poly Clinic, Iritty
* Govt.Taluk Hospital, Iritty
* S M Hospital, Iritty
* R VISION EYE HOSPITAL, IRITTY.

==Blood Bank==
* Thalassery Blood Donors Wing
* Kannur Sara Memorial Blood Bank
* Thalassery Co-operative Hospital
* Pariyaram Medical College
* General Hospital Thalassery

==Higher Education/ Technical Education/ IT Education==

* Mahatma Gandhi College, Iritty, affiliated to Kannur University, Affiliated to NAAC with 'A' grade
* Amala School of Nursing, affiliated with Indian Nursing Council
* Don Bosco College, Angadikadavu, a self-financing college affiliated to Kannur University
*PRAGATHI career guidance & Bank coaching, Nerampokk road Iritty. Topest PSC coaching centre in Kannur district
* EMS Memorial College of Applied Science, Iritty
* Majlisu Nashathi Sunniyya, Uliyil
* Sree Narayana Guru College of Arts and Science, Veerpad, Iritty
* De Paul College, Edathotty, Kannur University
* Ideal Arabic College, Narempara, Uliyil, affiliated to kannur university
* Pushparam ITI (Pvt.), Iritty
* MG ITI under Iritty Educational Society, Keezhur Kunnu, Iritty
* Chaithanya Institute of Engineering, Nerampoku Road, Iritty
* Nikhil School of Nursing
* Central Institute of education and Training, affiliated to Dept.of Technical Education, Govt.of kerala, NP Road Iritty
* Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-dit)
* Rutronix institute of Computer Education (Authorized Training Center Pravasi Edcucation )
* Sree Sankaracharya Computer Center, City Tower New Bus Stand Iritty
* Sac IT Education
* CIIT Computer Training Centre, Nr Canera Bank Iritty
* CIMAS Animation Campus, Falcon Plaza Iritty
* Educare Academy Iritty
* NORKA Roots Skill Development Centre, Nr Sub Treasury Iritty
* CGFT Garment Training Centre Iritty
* UNIVERSAL College N P Road Iritty
* Pragathi Vidhyanikethan Nerampoke Road Iritty
* Pravasi Education centre, Opp: Block Development Office, Iritty (Under KGTE)

==Govt/ Aided/ Unaided Schools==

* Iritty Higher Secondary School.
* Govt. UP school Vilakkode
* Global India Public School (GIPS) Vilakkode
*St. Thomas Higher Secondary School Manikkadavu
* St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Edoor.
* St. Sebastian's Higher Secondary School, Velimanam.
* GHSS Aralam.
* St. Joseph's Higher secondary School, Kunnoth.
* Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Angadikkadavu.
* Govt. Higher Secondary School, Pala
* GHSS, padiyoor
* St.Thomas HSS, Kiliyanthara
* Govt. L.P. School, Peratta
* St. Joseph's English Medium School, Peratta
* Kavumbady Higher Secondary School
* GHSS Chavassery.
* St. Thomas High School, Karikkottakari.
* Govt. High School, Perinkari
* Zuhra UP School, Vellarivayal.
* St.Antony's U.P.School, Peratta
* Vazhunnavars UPS, Keezhur
* SDA English School Keezhur, Iritty
* St.John Baptist EHSS, Kadathumkadavu, Iritty
* CMI Christ School, Iritty
* Benhill English School, Iritty
* G.U.P School uliyil
* Vanivilasam L.P School uliyil
* Navajyothi English medium (CBSE) Higher secondary school, edathotty

==Pilgrim Centres & Religious Centres==
*Sharon Fellowship Church, Vallithode (Pentecostal Church)
*The India Pentecostal church of God (IPC), Kolithattu
*Full Gospel pentecostal church, Vallithode
*Bethel Assemblies of God church, veerpad (Pentecostal church)
*Assemblies of God church, Perinkiri (Pentecostal church)
*Assemblies of God church, Arabi (Pentecostal church)
*St. Mary's Church Mattara
* Vilakkode sree nittoor Shiva temple
* Sree Adiyerimadam Devi Temple, Aralam. Phone: 0490 2500400, 9745845100 http://www.adiyerimadam.com
* Sree Kairathi Kiratha Temple Iritty
* Sree Mahavishnu Temple Keezhur
* Sree Mahadeva Temple Keezhur
* Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi Kavu, Peumparamba
* Sree Mundayamparamba Tharakkumeethal Bhagavathi Temple
* Sree Vairee Khathakan kshethram, Payancheri
* Sree Koorumba Bhagavathi temple Payancheri, Iritty
* Sree Kavoottu Paramba Ganapati-Mahadeva Temple, Keezhur kunnu
*Sree Muthappan madappura, vallithode
* St. Mary's Forane Church Edoor
* St.Josephs Church Iritty
* [[Puravayal church|St. George Church Puravayal]]
* Sacred Heart Church Angadikkadavu
* ST. SEBASTIAN CHURCH NELLIKKAMPOIL
*St. Sebastian's Church, Madathil

* ST. Mary's church Thermala
* ST. Thomas church karikkottakary
*ST. Mary's church edoor
*ST. Sebastian's church velimanam
*ST. John's C.S.I church, vallithode
*St. Mary's Church, Kilianthara
*St. Alphonsa church, Perinkari
*St. Mary's and St. Thomas malakara Syrian orthodox church Kilianthara
* Valiyajuma palli Uliyil
St Chavara Church Keezhpally
* St. Antony's Church, Peratta

==Tourism==
Iritty and the surrounding areas have a choice of tourism attractions.

* Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
* [[Pazhassi Dam]] and garden
* Kanjirakkolly waterfalls
* Perumparamba Mahatma Gandhi Park
* Coorg valleys
* Palchuram
* Elapeedika
* Krishnagiri river and Barapole hydroelectric project
* Central State farm at Aralam
* Steel girder bridge at Iritty built by British
* Chitravattam

==See also==

* [[Ambayathode]], [[Anappanthy]], [[Angadikadavu]] and [[Aralam]]
* [[Ayyankunnu]], [[Edoor]], [[Elapeedika]] and [[Kanichar]]
* [[Karikkottakary]], [[Keezhpally]], [[Keezhur]] and [[Keezhur Kunnu|Keezhurkunnu]]
* [[Kelakam, India.|Kelakam]], Kiliyanthara, [[Koloyad]], [[Kottakkuthazhe]], [[Kottiyoor]] and [[Kottiyoor Temple]]
* [[Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam]], [[Kunnathoor Padi]], [[Malayampadi]] and [[Manathana]]
* [[Manikkadavu]], [[Manippara]], [[Muzhakkunnu]], [[Nedumpoil]] and [[Nuchiyad]]
* Peratta, [[Peravoor]], [[Punnad]], [[Tholambra]], [[Ulikkal]], [[Uruppumkutti]] and [[Vallithode]]
* [[Vaniyappara]], [[Vattiyamthode]], [[Vayathur]] and [[Vekkalam]]
* [[Velimanam]], [[Vellarvelly]] Chungakkunnu and [[Vilamana]], [[Vilakkode]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.iritty.com/ Website of Iritty]

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