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{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
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'''Orkkatteri''' is a small town in [[Kozhikode district]] in the [[North Malabar]] region of state of [[Kerala]], India. This is the center town for [[Eramala]] [[Gram panchayat|grama panchayath]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_panchayat/telnoof_kkd.htm|title=Address of Grama Panchayats - Kozhikode District|publisher=Public Relations Department, [[Government of Kerala]]|access-date=2009-08-23}}</ref>

==Economy==
There is a strong agrarian sector, and the crops are mainly coconuts and arecanuts. [[Paddy field|Paddy cultivation]] has a major setback now, as is the case with most of Kerala, with paddy fields being claimed for houses and for more profitable crops. Migration to the [[Middle East]] ([[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Gulf]]) and to the major cities in India is prevalent. There is a Saliya-theruvu where weaving is an important occupation.

== Temples/Masjids ==
There are two temples at Orkkatteri. The idol of the first temple is that of Shiva and the other is that of Devi. There is also one Ayyappa Temple located opposite of Shiva Temple. Recently renovate a Temple at Chattukulam (called Chattukulathamma, Devi) located at Manapuram area and myths behind this temple is in connection with Orkkatteri Devi Temple.

Orkkatteri Juma Masjids (old and new) are the main mosques in Orkkatteri town.<br />
Maljaul masakeen Yatheem Khana (M M Orphanage) is situated in Orkkatteri town.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mdQHNxSWkk Orkkateri Kannukali Chantha]==Cattle Market==
Orkkatteri ''Kannukali Chanda'' (Cattle market) is a very famous festival in [[Malabar (Northern Kerala)|Malabar]]. It also known as Orkkatteri Thalappoli.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://keralawindow.net/hindu%20_festivals.htm#ot|title=Orkkatteri Thalappoli|publisher=Keralwindow.net|access-date=2009-08-23}}</ref> It is part of festival of the two temples. It starts from 12 of [[Malayalam calendar|Makaram]] (January) and lasts for four days. People belonging to all castes and communities participate in the festival.

==Temples==
Edathil Temple, Thacholi Temple, Paroli illam Temple and Koomully Temple are other temples near orkkatteri town.

==Theyyam dance==
Both of these two temples are famous for [[Theyyam]], Theyyam is one of the most outstanding ancient dance form of North Kerala. [The word 'Theyyam' originated from 'Daivam' means nothing but God. The Theyyam or Kolam (a form or shape), represents a mythological, divine or heroic character. There are around 400 Theyyams in northern Kerala. The bizarre head dresses, costumes and body painting and trance like performances are very extraordinary. Each one has a distinguishing headgear and costume made out of natural materials like coconut leaves and bark. Musical accompaniments are chenda, elathalam and kuzhal (horn). The Theyyams are exclusively performed by the male members of the traditional caste groups like Malayan, Vannan, Navilan, Pulayan, Koppalan and Velan]

==Transportation==
Orkkatteri village 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]]. The nearest airports are at [[Kannur Airport|Kannur]] and [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara.

==See also==
* [[Vatakara]]
* [[Nadapuram]]
* [[Thottilpalam]]
* [[Perambra]]
* [[Madappally]]
* [[Villiappally]]
* [[Memunda]]
* [[Iringal]]
* [[Mahe, Puducherry|Mahe, Pondicherry]]
* [[Payyoli]]
* [[Thikkodi]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://mmyatheemkhana.org M M Orphanage]

{{North Malabar}}
{{Places of interest in North Malabar}}
{{Kozhikode district}}
{{Kerala}}

[[Category:Vatakara area]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mdQHNxSWkk orkkatteri_kannukali_chantha]

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