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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Nadapuram
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Kozhikode district|Kozhikode]]
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 673504
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'''Nadapuram''' is a [[census town]] and a special grade [[Panchayath]] located in [[Kozhikode District]] of [[Kerala]], coming under Nadapuram [[Constituency#India|assembly constituency]]. It is in [[North Malabar]] region of [[Kerala]], India; spread over an area of 20.44 km2<ref>https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news.php?id=192892&u=local-news-kozhikode</ref>

==Awards==
Nadapuram won the best panchayat award of [[Kozhikode district]] seven consecutive years under the leadership of president, [[Sooppy Narikkatteri]]. In 2015, the panchayath administration received the best performing Grama Panchayath award at state level and all India level among more than 265000 grama panchayats in India.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/teamwork-made-nadapuram-the-best-in-state/article6907582.ece | title= Teamwork made Nadapuram the best in Kerala | date=18 February 2015 | newspaper=The Hindu | access-date=27 October 2018 }}</ref><ref>http://nadapuram.truevisionnews.com/news/nadapuram-panchaythu/</ref>

==History==
In history Nadapuram was the place which lies in between Kuttipuram Kovilakam and Kadathanad palace. The derivation of the name Nadapuram is widely known through 2 names like Nagapuram and Nadapuram (land of Music). Nadapuram is the place which is well known as part of the ballad of Kadathanad and is known all over Kerala. This land witnessed the padayottam of Thacholi Othenan and Unniyarcha in olden times.<ref>https://kozhikoderural.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/police_stations/nadapuram-ps</ref> Art forms like Dafmuttu, Aravanamuttu, Poorakkali and Kolkkali were nourished in this place.

In his book "Malayala Rajyam Charithrathodu Chernna Bhoomisathram" Hermen Gundert states about Nadapuram as the place which is two miles north east to Kuttipuram and there is a Mazjid and a market mainly concentrated on Pepper business.

Kuttipuram was part of the famous Kurumbanad Taluk and was famous for its martial arts. Now the remnant of Kuttipuram Kovilakam is only a pond with dilapidated pavement and covered with waterweed. Unniyarcha defeated ‘Jonakans’ using a wet cloth dipped in this pond.

In the older times Nadapuram was well known for its secular nature and was famous as a centre for Islamic teaching. Significant marks for its secularism can be noted from this place like Kallachi where the Kallachi Avolam road is named in the name of the Great ruler Tipu Sulthan.

Nadapuram has also the awaking as part of National movement. The urge for freedom made a group of people led by Sri. Appukurup to try to make an explosion at the Nadapuram Munsif court using bomb which was under the then British rulers. The Nadapuram Munsif court was formed in the year 1910 Nadapuram has a lot of freedom fighting saga by donating its freedom warriors like Sri Rairukurup, P Krishinan Nambiar, Edavalath Kanaran master and Chingonth Kunhiraman Nair for the fight they had made for their country and made their land proud.<ref>https://kozhikoderural.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/police_stations/nadapuram-ps/</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = '''Religion in Nadapuram''' (2011)<ref name=census2011>{{cite web |title=Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW32C-01%20MDDS.XLS |work=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General}}</ref>
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As of 2011 India census, Nadapuram has a population of 40,230.<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627357-nadapuram-kerala.html</ref> [[Hindu]] and Mappilas ([[Muslims]]) are major religions. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Hindu:47.52%,Muslim:52.21%,Christian:0.19% and Others:0.07%.<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627357-nadapuram-kerala.html</ref> Nadapuram has an average [[literacy rate]] of 92.64%, higher than the national average of 74.4%. Male literacy is around 96.34% while female literacy rate is 89.49%. In Nadapuram, 13.18% of the population is under 6 years of age. The language [[Malayalam]] is used widely as in the rest of Kerala.

==Economy==
[[File:Ariel View of Kallachi.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Kallachi]]
Most of the people are working outside India, particularly in the Persian Gulf area. The main income of the locality is based on these NRIs. Nadapuram is greatly influenced by the luxuries of Gulf regions. One can find magnificent houses with modern facilities, which reflect the wealth of the local people.
[[File:Vadakara Road.jpg|thumb|Vadakara Road]]
[[File:Thalassery Road.jpg|thumb|Thalassery Road]]
[[File:Nadapuram Indoor Stadium.jpg|thumb|Nadapuram Indoor Stadium]]

==Politics==
Nadapuram assembly constituency is part of [[Vadakara (Lok Sabha constituency)]].nadapuram is famous in rest of Kerala on the basis of political violence between cpim and indian union Muslim league.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Constituency !!Name of Constituency !! Leader !!Party
|-
| Parliament || Vadakara || Sri. [[K. Muraleedharan]] || INC
|-
| Assembly|| Nadapuram || Sri. [[E. K. Vijayan]] || CPI
|-
| Panchayat|| Nadapuram || Sri. V V Muhammadali || IUML
|}

==Nadapuram Assembly Constituency==
[[Nadapuram (State Assembly constituency)|Nadapuram Assembly constituency]] consists of the Panchayats [[Vanimel]], [[Edacheri]], [[Thuneri]], [[Chekkiad]], [[Valayam]], [[Narippatta]], [[Kayakkodi]], [[Kavilumpara]], [[Maruthonkara]] and Nadapuram.<ref>[http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/pdf/05-REPORTS/04-LAC-LBS.pdf]</ref>
E K Vijayan is the MLA of Nadapuram.
In the 2016 Assembly elections he defeated Adv. Praveen Kumar, of INC at a margin of 4759 votes. The present [[Member of parliament|MP]] (member of parliament) [[Binoy Viswam]] represented Nadapuram constituency in 2001 & 2006.

'''History of Nadapuram Assembly Constituency'''<ref>https://www.elections.in/kerala/assembly-constituencies/nadapuram.html</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|2021
|[[E. K. Vijayan]]
|CPI
|Praveenkumar
|INC
|-
|2016
|[[E. K. Vijayan]]
|CPI
|Praveenkumar
|INC
|-
| 2011 || [[E. K. Vijayan]] || CPI|| V.M.Chandran|| INC
|-
| 2006 || [[Binoy Viswam]] || CPI || M Veerankutty||INC
|-
| 2001 || [[Binoy Viswam]] || CPI || K.P.Rajan|| INC
|-
| 1996 || [[Sathyan Mokeri]] || CPI || Abu K.C.|| INC
|-
| 1991 || [[Sathyan Mokeri]] || CPI || P. Shaduli|| MUL
|-
| 1987 || [[Sathyan Mokeri]] ||CPI || N.P. Moideen || INC
|-
| 1982 || K . T. Kanaran || CPI || M. T. Padma || INC
|-
| 1980 || K . T. Kanaran || CPI || [[K. G. Adiyodi]] || INC(I)
|-
| 1977 || Kandalottu Kunhambu || CPI || E. V. Kumaran || CPM
|-
| 1970 || M. Kumaran Master || CPI || E. V. Kumaran || CPM
|-
| 1967 || E.V.Kumaran || CPM || P.Balakrishnan || INC
|-
| 1965 || C.H. Kanaran || CPM || K.P. Padmanabhan || INC
|-
| 1960 || Hameed Ali Shemnad || ML || C. H. Kanaran || CPI
|-
| 1957 || C.H. Kanaran || CPI || Kunhammad Haji V. K. || INC
|}

==Geography==
[[File:Nadapuram Grama Panchayat Office.jpg|thumb|Nadapuram Grama Panchayat Office, Kallachi]]
[[File:Mahe (Mayyazhi) River at Vilanged.jpg|thumb|Mahe (Mayyazhi) River at Vilangad]]
Nadapuram is located at {{Coord|11.68|N|75.65|E|}}.<ref>https://www.distancesto.com/coordinates/in/nadapuram-latitude-longitude/history/13910.html</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|25.9|m|ft|abbr=on}}. Geographically, Nadapuram is situated about 14 km to the north east of [[Vadakara]] Town, approximately 21 km to the south east of [[Thalassery]] Town. The Panchayat lies by the side of a river known by different names as Vishnumangalam river, Mahe(Mayyazhi) river or Vanimel river.

== Landmarks ==
[[File:Nadapuram Mini Civil Staion, Kallachi.jpg|thumb|Nadapuram Mini Civil Staion, Kallachi]]
Nadapuram Masjid, This Mosque played an important role in the history of Nadapuram, as it nourishes the tradition and culture for over 100 years. In the present time also this mosque is an important landmark to Nadapuram. Nadapuram also has Judicial First Class Magistrate Court & Munsiff Court, the office of the [[Deputy Superintendent of Police|DYSP]], the office of the Circle Inspector of Police, Police Station, Police control Room, Traffic Unit, Gov't Taluk Hospital, Gov't College, Mini Civil Station, PWD Rest house, Sub Treasury, the [[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited|BSNL]] divisional office, Fire & Rescue Station, AEO office, Sub Registrar office, Excise Range office, Land Tribunal office, KSBCDC sub district office and the [[Kerala State Electricity Board|KSEB]] Division office, Sub division office & Section office.
[[File:Nadapuram Court.jpg|thumb|Nadapuram Court]]
[[File:Nadapuram Mosque by Ijas Muhammed Photography.jpg|thumb|Nadapuram Mosque]]

===Law and Order===
The Town comes under the jurisdiction of the Nadapuram police station, which was opened before the year 1910, which is known from the locals. The correct date of opening and Govt. notification is not available. The station has the jurisdiction over the panchayaths of Nadapuram, [[Thuneri]], [[Purameri]] and parts of [[Edacheri]], and [[Ayancheri]].<ref>https://kozhikoderural.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/police_stations/nadapuram-ps</ref>

The border police stations are headquartered at [[Edacheri]], [[Vadakara]], [[Valayam]] and [[Kuttiady]].<ref>https://kozhikoderural.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/police_stations/nadapuram-ps</ref>

Nadapuram is also headquarters of one among the four subdivisions of Kozhikode Rural District Police. The police stations at Nadapuram, [[Valayam]], [[Kuttiady]], and [[Thottilpalam]] comes under jurisdiction of Nadapuram subdivision of district police. Nadapuram Traffic unit & Control room also come under the Subdivision.

'''Jurisdictional courts of Nadapuram Station
* Judicial First Class Magistrate Court Nadapuram
* Munsiff Court Nadapuram<ref>https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/koz_contact</ref>

==Transportation==
[[File:Nadapuram Town New Pic.png|thumb|Nadapuram Town]]

=== Road ===
Nadapuram town is 63 km away from [[Kozhikode]] City. [[SH 38]] (Aka - Airport Road) Passes through Nadapuram. Nadapuram Town connects to other parts of India through [[Vatakara]] city on the west and [[Kuttiady]] town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through [[Vatakara]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Mangalore]], [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. The eastern Highway going through [[Kuttiady]] connects to [[Mananthavady]], [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]].
*Regular bus services serve [[Vatakara]], [[Thalassery]], [[Kuttiady]], [[Panoor]] and [[Thottilpalam]]. Hilly regions like Kaiveli, Kumbala Chola, Valayam, Chuzhali, Kallunira, Vanimel, Vilangad are connected to Nadapuram through Bus route. KSRTC Bus service are available to [[Mananthavady]], [[Sulthan Bathery]], [[Kalpetta]], [[Mysore]] & [[Bangalore]].

=== Railway===
There is no direct railway line that connects Nadapuram with other cities. Nearest stations are at Vatakara(16 kilometres), Nadapuram Road (11 kilometres) and Mahe (18 kilometres). Nadapuram can reach [[Vatakara]] or Nadapuram Road by train and then proceed by road through [[Orkkatteri]] & [[Edacheri]].

=== Air ===
The air gateway to Nadapuram is the [[Kannur International Airport|Kannur International Airport (KIAL)]] located at [[Mattannur]], which is about 38 km <ref>https://citymeter.net/distance-between-Nadapuram-Bus-Stand-and-Kannur-International-Airport-6912166300</ref> and handles both domestic and international flights. [[Calicut International Airport]] is 88 km away from Nadapuram <ref>https://www.distancesfrom.com/in/distance-from-calicut-airport-to-nadapuram/DistanceHistory/8095052.aspx</ref>

==Educational Organizations==
There are many schools in Nadapuram including state syllabus and [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] syllabus. Nadapuram town and bus stand can be found crowded with school/college students. The list of schools can be found in Educational institutions in [[Vatakara]]. In May 2014 a prestigious indoor stadium is inaugurated at Nadapuram.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/stadium-a-smashing-hit-at-nadapuram/article6091922.ece</ref>

==In Book, Film, and Television==
The song "Nadapurm palliyile" from 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film [[Thacholi Ambu]] is well known all over Kerala. The music was composed by [[K. Raghavan]] and the lyrics were written by [[Yusufali Kechery]]. Famous writer [[Akbar Kakkattil]] wrote a book named "Nadapuram'' which is a collection of 16 short stories.<ref>https://www.indulekha.com/nadapuram-stories-akbar-kakkattil?author_id=</ref>

==Climate==
Nadapuram has a [[tropical climate]]. During most months of the year, there is significant [[rainfall]] in Nadapuram. There is only a short [[dry season]]. This climate is considered to be Am according to the [[Köppen-Geiger climate classification]]. The average annual temperature in Nadapuram is 27.2 °C. In a year, the average [[rainfall]] is 3697 mm. The temperatures are highest on average in April, at around 29.5 °C. In July, the average temperature is 25.7 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year. The variation in the precipitation between the driest and wettest months is 1111 mm. The average temperatures vary during the year by 3.8 °C.<ref>https://en.climate-data.org/location/171820/</ref>

{{Weather box
| location = Nadapuram
| metric first = Y
| single line = yes
| year record high F = 110
| Jan high C = 31.6
| Feb high C = 32.1
| Mar high C = 33.1
| Apr high C = 33.4
| May high C = 32.8
| Jun high C = 29.6
| Jul high C = 28.3
| Aug high C = 28.8
| Sep high C = 29.5
| Oct high C = 30.3
| Nov high C = 31.0
| Dec high C = 31.3
| Jan low C = 21.6
| Feb low C = 22.8
| Mar low C = 24.4
| Apr low C = 25.7
| May low C = 25.5
| Jun low C = 23.8
| Jul low C = 23.2
| Aug low C = 23.5
| Sep low C = 23.5
| Oct low C = 23.6
| Nov low C = 23.1
| Dec low C = 21.8
| Jan rain mm = 4
| Feb rain mm = 4
| Mar rain mm = 18
| Apr rain mm = 88
| May rain mm = 305
| Jun rain mm = 907
| Jul rain mm = 1115
| Aug rain mm = 561
| Sep rain mm = 284
| Oct rain mm = 267
| Nov rain mm = 121
| Dec rain mm = 23
| rain colour = green

|source = Climate-Data.org<ref name= Climate-Data.org>{{cite web
| url = https://en.climate-data.org/location/171820/
| title = Climate: Nadapuram
| website= En.climate-data.org
| access-date = 1 August 2017}}</ref>
}}

==Notable people==
* [[A.K. Balan]], Minister of Kerala<ref>[[A. K. Balan]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=May 2020}}
* [[Sarjano Khalid]], Indian Film Actor<ref>[[Sarjano Khalid]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=May 2020}}
* [[Gani Nigam]], Indian Footballer<ref>[[Gani Nigam]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=May 2020}}

{{Geographic Location|width=auto|noicon=yes
|title =
|North = [[Panoor]], [[Kuthuparamba]]
|Northeast = [[Vilangad]], [[Kannavam]]
|Northwest = [[Thalassery]]
|West = [[Vatakara]]
|Centre = Nadapuram - Kallachi
|East = [[Kuttiady]], [[Thottilpalam]]
|Southwest = [[Payyoli]]
|Southeast = [[Perambra]], [[Peruvannamuzhi]]
|South = [[Ayancheri]], [[Meppayur]]
}}

==References==
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==External links==
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