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	'''Irikkur''' is a ~~census~~ town in [[Kannur District]] of [[Kerala]] state, [[India]].		'''Irikkur''' is a town and [[grama panchayat]] in [[Kannur District]] of [[Kerala]] state, India.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/electionupdates/deStatusLB.php?distID=13\|title = DE Status}}</ref>
	<ref>https://~~www~~.~~citypopulation~~.~~de ›~~ php</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	\| year = 1988}}</ref> and is one of the largest ~~[[Mappila]]~~ [[Muslim]] majority towns (76%) in Kannur district and lies on the banks of the Irikkur River, locally known as the "Ayippuzha". This river was the geographical border of the former Kottayam of erstwhile [[Veera pazhassi]] Raja'.		\| year = 1988}}</ref> and is one of the largest [[Muslim]] majority towns (76%) in Kannur district and lies on the banks of the Irikkur River, locally known as the "Ayippuzha". This river was the geographical border of the former Kottayam of erstwhile [[Veera pazhassi]] Raja'.

	People residing both side of the river mingled together and this cooperation resulted in the formation of Irikkur village covering both banks of the river. The name "Irikkur" was considered to be formed from the [[Malayalam]] word 'iru kara ooru' which means a village of both banks of the river.		People residing both side of the river mingled together and this cooperation resulted in the formation of Irikkur village covering both banks of the river. The name "Irikkur" was considered to be formed from the [[Malayalam]] word 'iru kara ooru' which means a village of both banks of the river.
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	==Demography==		==Demography==
	~~According to~~ 2011 ~~census data~~, Irikkur had a population of 13,820 of which 6,690 are males while 7,130 are females. Irikkur ~~Census Town~~ has ~~total administration over~~ 2,327 ~~houses~~ to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.		As of [[2011 Census of India\|2011 Census]], Irikkur had a population of 13,820 of which 6,690 are males while 7,130 are females. Irikkur census town has an area of {{cvt\|13.8\|sqkm}} which houses 2,327 families to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

	In Irikkur, Female Sex Ratio is of 1066 against state average of 1084. Moreover Child Sex Ratio is around 991 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Irikkur is 92.03 % lower than state average of 94.00 %. In Irikkur, Male literacy is around 96.30 % while female literacy rate is 88.08 %.<ref>https://~~www~~.~~citypopulation~~.~~de › php~~		In Irikkur, Female Sex Ratio is of 1066 against state average of 1084. Moreover Child Sex Ratio is around 991 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Irikkur is 92.03 % lower than state average of 94.00 %. In Irikkur, Male literacy is around 96.30 % while female literacy rate is 88.08 %.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Kerala \|first1=Directorate of Census Operations \|title=District Census Handbook, Kannur \|publisher=Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala \|location=Thiruvananthapuram \|page=180,181 \|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3202_PART_B_KANNUR.pdf \|access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref>
	~~Web results~~
	~~Kannur (District, Kerala, India)~~ - ~~Population Statistics, Charts ...~~</ref>

	==Tourist attractions==		==Tourist attractions==
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	* [[GHSS Irikkur]]		* [[GHSS Irikkur]]
	* K M A U P School		* K M A U P School
	* Horizon CBSE ~~Schoo~~		* Horizon CBSE School

	==Religion==		==Religion==
	[[File:Irikkur juma masjid.jpg\|thumbnail\|Irikkur Juma Masjidh is riverside prayer facility]]		[[File:Irikkur juma masjid.jpg\|thumbnail\|Irikkur Juma Masjidh is riverside prayer facility]]
	Approximately 76%<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627212-irikkur-kerala.html</ref> of the population consists of [[Muslim]]s		Approximately 76%<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627212-irikkur-kerala.html\|title = Irikkur Census Town City Population Census 2011-2021 \| Kerala}}</ref> of the population consists of [[Muslim]]s

	* Mamanikkunn temple, one of the famous [[Hindu]] temples of Kerala.		* Mamanikkunn temple, one of the famous [[Hindu]] temples of Kerala.
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	==Politics==		==Politics==
	''Main ~~Article'': [[~~Irikkur (State Assembly constituency)]]		{{Main\|Irikkur (State Assembly constituency)}}

	Irikkur assembly constituency is part of [[Kannur (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web		Irikkur assembly constituency is part of [[Kannur (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web

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'''Irikkur''' is a census town in [[Kannur District]] of [[Kerala]] state, [[India]].
<ref>https://www.citypopulation.de › php</ref>

==History==
Irikkur has historic and commercial importance,<ref>{{cite book
| last = Bouchon
| first = Genevieve
| title = Regent of the Sea
| page = 14
| publisher = Oxford University Press
| year = 1988}}</ref> and is one of the largest [[Mappila]] [[Muslim]] majority towns (76%) in Kannur district and lies on the banks of the Irikkur River, locally known as the "Ayippuzha". This river was the geographical border of the former Kottayam of erstwhile [[Veera pazhassi]] Raja'.

People residing both side of the river mingled together and this cooperation resulted in the formation of Irikkur village covering both banks of the river. The name "Irikkur" was considered to be formed from the [[Malayalam]] word 'iru kara ooru' which means a village of both banks of the river.

==Location==
Irikkur is about 29 kilometers away from [[Kannur]]. And directly accessible from [[Thalassery]], [[Taliparamba]], [[Sreekandapuram]], [[Mattannur]], [[Iritty]] and [[Chalode]]. Irikkur is almost in the center of [[Kannur]] district. On the eastern side of the Irikkur Panchayath is [[Padiyoor]]. On the west is Malappattam. On the north is Sreekantapuram and on the south Irikkur river. It is a joy when Buses from Kannur come to irikkur crossing the river and go inside irikkur crossing the mosque, market and shops again returning on the same route.

==Irikkur Cuisine==
Palaga Biscuit, a tasty rusk like bread, is a famous recipe of Irrikur.

==Demography==
According to 2011 census data, Irikkur had a population of 13,820 of which 6,690 are males while 7,130 are females. Irikkur Census Town has total administration over 2,327 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

In Irikkur, Female Sex Ratio is of 1066 against state average of 1084. Moreover Child Sex Ratio is around 991 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Irikkur is 92.03 % lower than state average of 94.00 %. In Irikkur, Male literacy is around 96.30 % while female literacy rate is 88.08 %.<ref>https://www.citypopulation.de › php
Web results
Kannur (District, Kerala, India) - Population Statistics, Charts ...</ref>

==Tourist attractions==
The famous Mamanam Temple, Nilamuttam Makham and Paisai Church lie side-by-side as a symbol for this.

== Tours & Travels ==
Speed Service Rahmaniya complex

Flywing Irikkur Town

Alhind Irikkur Town

==Transportation==
National Highway ([[NH 66]]) passes through [[Taliparamba]] town. [[Mangalore]] and [[Mumbai]] can be accessed on the northern side and [[Cochin]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] can be accessed on the southern side.
State Highway ([[SH 36]]) passes through Irikkur town connects with [[Taliparamba]] and [[Iritty]]. The road towards the east of Iritty connects to [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]]. The nearest railway station is [[Kannur railway station|Kannur]] on [[Shoranur-Mangalore Section]] line. There are airports at [[Mangalore Airport|Mangalore]] and [[Kannur International Airport|Kannur]]. The [[Kannur International Airport]] (KIAL) located at [[Mattannur]] is the nearest airport which is just 14.5 km away.

==Geography==
Irikkur is located at {{coord|11.97|N|75.57|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Irikkur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Irikkur]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|60|m|ft|abbr=on}}.

== Educational Organizations==
* Sibga Arts and Science College
* Rahmaniyya Arabic College
* Islahi CBSE School
* English Valley School
* [[GHSS Irikkur]]
* K M A U P School
* Horizon CBSE Schoo

==Religion==
[[File:Irikkur juma masjid.jpg|thumbnail|Irikkur Juma Masjidh is riverside prayer facility]]
Approximately 76%<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627212-irikkur-kerala.html</ref> of the population consists of [[Muslim]]s

* Mamanikkunn temple, one of the famous [[Hindu]] temples of Kerala.
* 20 [[mosque]]s, out of which allow to pray
* A [[Christianity|Christian]] seminary

==Politics==
''Main Article'': [[Irikkur (State Assembly constituency)]]

Irikkur assembly constituency is part of [[Kannur (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|title=Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
|access-date=2008-10-18
|work=Kerala
|publisher=Election Commission of India
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304011026/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|archive-date=2009-03-04
}}</ref>

The major political parties are the [[Kerala Congress (M)]], [[Indian National Congress]], [[Indian National League|National League]] and [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPI(M)).

== Sports ==

Irikkur has a notable [[soccer]] history, and a football ground (Dianomous). Annually a [[Sevens football in Kerala|sevens football]] tournament organised in irikkur under dianomous club

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Kannur district}}
{{Malabar}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Kannur district]]
[[Category:Villages near Irikkur]]