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'''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>
'''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>
==Location==
Irikkur is located on [[State Highway 36 (Kerala)|SH 36]] between the towns of [[Taliparamba]] and [[Iritty]], and is directly accessible from [[Kannur]], [[Mattanur]], and [[Thalassery]]. It is equidistant from Kannur and Taliparamba (about {{cvt|30|km}}), {{cvt|35|km}} from Thalassery, and {{cvt|17|km}} away from Iritty.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.keralatourism.org/routes-locations/irikkoor/id/4501 |title=Routes and Locations |website=keralatourism.org}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Irikkur Town, Taliparamba (4).jpg|thumb|A bus stop in Irikkur]]
Irikkur has historic and commercial importance,<ref>{{cite book
Irikkur has historic and commercial importance,<ref>{{cite book
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   | last = Bouchon
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   | 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'.
   | year = 1988}}</ref> and is one of the largest [[Muslim]]-majority towns (76%) in the 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 [[Kingdom of Kottayam|Kottayam Kingdom]] ruled by [[Kerala Varma 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.
==Administration==
Irikkur [[Grama Panchayat]] consists of 14 wards. The current ruling party is [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sec.kerala.gov.in/public/cnstncy/wd/a70c0bd9-d7d0-4d3c-8373-52d29d8fc5f4 |title=Ward list of Irikkur |website=sec.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>


==Location==
Irikkur [[Block Panchayat]] comprises 8 [[Grama Panchayat]]s with 15 wards. Panchayats like [[Eruvessi]], [[Payyavoor]], [[Ulikkal]], [[Padiyoor]]-[[Kalliad]], [[Kuttiattoor]], [[Mayyil]], [[Malapattam]] and Irikkur are part of it.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sec.kerala.gov.in/public/cnstncy/wd/dede781e-0597-4220-838a-b14d3b63e2e3 |title=Irikkur block panchayat wards |website=sec kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
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==
Irikkur is one among the [[List of constituencies of Kerala Legislative Assembly|assembly constituencies]] in Kerala. [[Irikkur Assembly constituency]] is politically a part of [[Kannur Lok Sabha constituency]]. The current [[Member of Legislative Assembly|MLA]] is [[Sajeev Joseph]] under [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] party.<ref>{{cite web
Palaga Biscuit, a tasty rusk like bread, is a famous recipe of Irrikur.
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|title      = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
|access-date  = 2008-10-18
|work        = Kerala
|publisher  = Election Commission of India
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|archive-date = 2009-03-04
}}</ref>


==Demography==
==Law and Order==
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.
The Panchayat comes under the jurisdiction of Irikkur police station, established on 1st January 1955.  Before becoming a full-fledged station, it was an outpost of Taliparamba police station.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ps.keralapolice.gov.in/irikkur-ps/about |title=About - Irikkur police station}}</ref>


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>
Irikkur has a Grama Nyayalaya or village court for easy access to the judicial system in the rural areas.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kannur.dcourts.gov.in/contact-us/ |title=Courts in Thalassery district}}</ref>


==Tourist attractions==
==Demographics==
The famous Mamanam Temple, Nilamuttam Makham and Paisai Church lie side-by-side as a symbol for this.
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Irikkur had a population of 13,820, of which 6,690 are males and 7,130 are females. Irikkur census town has an area of {{cvt|11.38|sqkm}}, housing 2,327 families to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties under its jurisdiction.


== Tours & Travels ==
In Irikkur, the sex ratio is 1.066 females per male, below the state average of 1.084. Moreover, the child sex ratio is 0.991, compared to the Kerala state average of 0.964. The literacy rate of Irikkur is 92.03%, lower than the state average of 94.00%. In Irikkur, male literacy is 96.30% while the female literacy rate is 88.08%.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kerala |first1=Directorate of Census Operations |title=District Census Handbook, Kannur |publisher=Directorate of 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>
Speed Service    Rahmaniya complex


Flywing                Irikkur Town
==Transportation==
[[File:Irikkur Town(1).jpg|thumb|Irikkur town]]
National Highway ([[NH 66]]) passes through the town of [[Taliparamba]].  [[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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralapwd.gov.in/getPage.php?page=maps&pageId=248|title=Kerala State Highways|publisher=Kerala PWD Department|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201055331/http://www.keralapwd.gov.in/getPage.php?page=maps&pageId=248|archive-date=1 December 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Alhind                  Irikkur Town
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 {{cvt|13|km|mi}} away.


==Transportation==
==Geography==
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.  
Irikkur is located at {{coord|11.97|N|75.57|E|}}.<ref>[https://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}}.
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==
==Tourism==
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}}.
[[Irikkur Assembly constituency]] has a major role in tourism in Kannur district as it covers mainly hilly regions bordering [[Western Ghats]] with a serene environment. [[Paithalmala]], Palakkayam thattu, Kanjirakolli and Kappimala are the main tourist destinations in the Irikkur constituency that enhance the huge inflow of tourists. To transform Irikkur into Malabar's tourism hotspot, infrastructure development and accommodation facilities are being prioritized, driven by investor and tourism conferences aimed at attracting global investment.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/kannur/irikkur-in-a-new-makeover-all-set-to-become-the-tourism-hub-of-malabar-351490.html |title=Irikkur in a new make over all set to become the tourism hub of malabar |work=[[Oneindia]] |first=Mahesh |last=Babu |access-date=28 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/year-long-programme-planned-to-convert-irikkur-into-a-tourism-hub/article65822407.ece/ |title=Year-long programme planned to convert Irikkur into a tourism hub |work=[[The Hindu]] |last=Staff Reporter |date=28 August 2022}}</ref>


== Educational Organizations==
==Educational Institutions==
* Sibga Arts and Science College
* SIBGA Institute of Advanced Studies, Irikkur<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://highereducation.kerala.gov.in/index.php/academic/institutions/self-financing?showall=&start=3 |title=Higher Education Institutes in Kannur University}}</ref>
* Rahmaniyya Arabic College
* Govt HSS, Irikkur
* Islahi CBSE School
* Rahmaniya Orphanage HSS, Irikkur<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dhsekerala.gov.in/schoolist.aspx?dcode=13|title=Higher Secondary Education Portal|website=www.dhsekerala.gov.in}}</ref>
* English Valley School
* [[GHSS Irikkur]]
* K M A U P School
* 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>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627212-irikkur-kerala.html|title = Irikkur Census Town City Population Census 2011-2021 &#124; Kerala}}</ref> of the population consists of [[Muslim]]s
Approximately 76%<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627212-irikkur-kerala.html|title = Irikkur Census Town City Population Census 2011-2021 &#124; 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.
* 20 [[mosque]]s, out of which allow to pray
* 20 [[mosque]]s, out of which allow to pray
* A [[Christianity|Christian]] seminary
* A [[Christianity|Christian]] seminary


==Politics==
==Politics==
{{Main|Irikkur (State Assembly constituency)}}
{{Main|Irikkur 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
  |url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf  
  |url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf  
  |title=Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies  
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  |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  
  |archive-date=2009-03-04  
}}</ref>
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Niyamasabha constituencies of Kannur |url=http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/kannur.html |website=ceo.kerala.gov.in |access-date=3 September 2022 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423160037/http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/kannur.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The current [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of Irikkur is [[Sajeev Joseph]] from [[Indian National Congress|INC]] who won in the [[2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]] with a vote share of 50.33%.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.oneindia.com/irikkur-assembly-elections-kl-9/ |title=Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2021 |work=[[Oneindia]]}}</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 ==
== References ==
{{commons category|Irikkur}}
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Irikkur
Census Town
Irikkur Junction
Irikkur Junction
Irikkur is located in Kerala
Irikkur
Irikkur
Location in Kerala, India
Irikkur is located in India
Irikkur
Irikkur
Irikkur (India)
Coordinates: 11°58′12″N 75°34′12″E / 11.9700°N 75.5700°E / 11.9700; 75.5700
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKannur
TalukTaliparamba
Government
 • BodyGrama panchayat
 • MLASajeev Joseph
Area
 • Total11.38 km2 (4.39 sq mi)
Elevation
26 m (85 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total13,820
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code04982
ISO 3166 codeIN-KL
Vehicle registrationKL 59
Assembly constituencyIrikkur
Lok Sabha constituencyKannur

Irikkur is a town and grama panchayat in Kannur District of Kerala state, India.[2]

Location[edit | edit source]

Irikkur is located on SH 36 between the towns of Taliparamba and Iritty, and is directly accessible from Kannur, Mattanur, and Thalassery. It is equidistant from Kannur and Taliparamba (about 30 km (19 mi)), 35 km (22 mi) from Thalassery, and 17 km (11 mi) away from Iritty.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

A bus stop in Irikkur

Irikkur has historic and commercial importance,[4] and is one of the largest Muslim-majority towns (76%) in the 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 Kingdom ruled by Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja.

Administration[edit | edit source]

Irikkur Grama Panchayat consists of 14 wards. The current ruling party is UDF.[5]

Irikkur Block Panchayat comprises 8 Grama Panchayats with 15 wards. Panchayats like Eruvessi, Payyavoor, Ulikkal, Padiyoor-Kalliad, Kuttiattoor, Mayyil, Malapattam and Irikkur are part of it.[6]

Irikkur is one among the assembly constituencies in Kerala. Irikkur Assembly constituency is politically a part of Kannur Lok Sabha constituency. The current MLA is Sajeev Joseph under UDF party.[7]

Law and Order[edit | edit source]

The Panchayat comes under the jurisdiction of Irikkur police station, established on 1st January 1955. Before becoming a full-fledged station, it was an outpost of Taliparamba police station.[8]

Irikkur has a Grama Nyayalaya or village court for easy access to the judicial system in the rural areas.[9]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 Census, Irikkur had a population of 13,820, of which 6,690 are males and 7,130 are females. Irikkur census town has an area of 11.38 km2 (4.39 sq mi), housing 2,327 families to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties under its jurisdiction.

In Irikkur, the sex ratio is 1.066 females per male, below the state average of 1.084. Moreover, the child sex ratio is 0.991, compared to the Kerala state average of 0.964. The literacy rate of Irikkur is 92.03%, lower than the state average of 94.00%. In Irikkur, male literacy is 96.30% while the female literacy rate is 88.08%.[10]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Irikkur town

National Highway (NH 66) passes through the town of Taliparamba. 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.[11]

The nearest railway station is Kannur on Shoranur-Mangalore Section line. There are airports at Mangalore and Kannur. The Kannur International Airport (KIAL) located at Mattannur is the nearest airport, which is 13 km (8.1 mi) away.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Irikkur is located at 11°58′N 75°34′E / 11.97°N 75.57°E / 11.97; 75.57.[12] It has an average elevation of 60 m (200 ft).

Tourism[edit | edit source]

Irikkur Assembly constituency has a major role in tourism in Kannur district as it covers mainly hilly regions bordering Western Ghats with a serene environment. Paithalmala, Palakkayam thattu, Kanjirakolli and Kappimala are the main tourist destinations in the Irikkur constituency that enhance the huge inflow of tourists. To transform Irikkur into Malabar's tourism hotspot, infrastructure development and accommodation facilities are being prioritized, driven by investor and tourism conferences aimed at attracting global investment.[13][14]

Educational Institutions[edit | edit source]

  • SIBGA Institute of Advanced Studies, Irikkur[15]
  • Govt HSS, Irikkur
  • Rahmaniya Orphanage HSS, Irikkur[16]

Religion[edit | edit source]

Irikkur Juma Masjidh is riverside prayer facility

Approximately 76%[17] of the population consists of Muslims

  • Mamanikkunn temple, one of the famous Hindu temples of Kerala.
  • 20 mosques, out of which allow to pray
  • A Christian seminary

Politics[edit | edit source]

Main article: Irikkur Assembly constituency

Irikkur assembly constituency is part of Kannur Lok Sabha constituency.[18][19] The current MLA of Irikkur is Sajeev Joseph from INC who won in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election with a vote share of 50.33%.[20]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ↑ "DE Status".
  3. ↑ "Routes and Locations". keralatourism.org.
  4. ↑ Bouchon, Genevieve (1988). Regent of the Sea. Oxford University Press. p. 14.
  5. ↑ "Ward list of Irikkur". sec.kerala.gov.in.
  6. ↑ "Irikkur block panchayat wards". sec kerala.gov.in.
  7. ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2008.
  8. ↑ "About - Irikkur police station".
  9. ↑ "Courts in Thalassery district".
  10. ↑ Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Kannur (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 180,181. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  11. ↑ "Kerala State Highways". Kerala PWD Department. Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  12. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Irikkur
  13. ↑ Babu, Mahesh. "Irikkur in a new make over all set to become the tourism hub of malabar". Oneindia. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  14. ↑ Staff Reporter (28 August 2022). "Year-long programme planned to convert Irikkur into a tourism hub". The Hindu.
  15. ↑ "Higher Education Institutes in Kannur University".
  16. ↑ "Higher Secondary Education Portal". www.dhsekerala.gov.in.
  17. ↑ "Irikkur Census Town City Population Census 2011-2021 | Kerala".
  18. ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2008.
  19. ↑ "Niyamasabha constituencies of Kannur". ceo.kerala.gov.in. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  20. ↑ "Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2021". Oneindia.
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