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''' Sivapuram ''' is a village in [[Kannur district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10}}</ref>
''' Sivapuram '''is a town in [[Kannur district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10}}</ref>
[[File:Dr.a.p.kuttikrishnan.JPG|thumbnail|Dr.A.P.Kutti Krishnan, Uruvachal, Sivapuram former PVC of Kannur University]]


==Educational institutions==
==Educational institutions==
===Professional colleges===
===Professional colleges===


* [[St Thomas College of Engineering and Technology|St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology (STM)]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=list of colleges in sivapuram - Google Search|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=list+of+colleges+in+sivapuram&spell=1&dpr=3#istate=lrl:mlt&trex=m_r:1,m_t:gwp,rc_q:list%2520of%2520colleges%2520in%2520sivapuram,rc_ui:2,ru_gwp:0%252C6,ru_q:list%2520of%2520colleges%2520in%2520sivapuram,trex_id:k47Sr|access-date=2021-02-02|website=www.google.com}}</ref>
* [[St Thomas College of Engineering and Technology|St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology (STM)]]{{cn|date=September 2024}}
 
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Sivapuram had a population of 16,047 with 7,651 males and 8,396 females. Sivapuram village has an area of {{cvt|25.28|sqkm}} with 3,495 families residing in it. The average sex ratio was 1097 higher than the state average of 1084. In Sivapuram, 11.5% of the population was under 6 years of age. Sivapuram had an average literacy of 94.1% higher than state average of 94%.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kerala |first1=Directorate of Census Operations |title=District Census Handbook, Kannur |publisher=Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=166,167 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3202_PART_B_KANNUR.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref>
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Sivapuram had a population of 16,047 with 7,651 males and 8,396 females. Sivapuram village has an area of {{cvt|25.28|sqkm}} with 3,495 families residing in it. The average sex ratio was 1097, higher than the state average of 1084. In Sivapuram, 11.5% of the population was under 6 years of age. Sivapuram had an average literacy of 94.1% higher than state average of 94%.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kerala |first1=Directorate of Census Operations |title=District Census Handbook, Kannur |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=166,167 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3202_PART_B_KANNUR.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref>
 
==Geographics==
Sivapuram is mainly divided into Thazhe Sivapuram and  Meethal Sivapuram (Padupara). Thazhe Sivapuram is one of the older towns within the trade routes of ancient Kerala and Padupara is famous for tourism, especially the Microme Hill View Point, and its pilgrimages like the Meethal Juma Masjid. This masjid is one of the main Islamic pilgrimages and a point of prominence in Kannur district. The majority of Muslims who follow Sikhaf Waliullahi lived here. His Makkham is also situated in Meethal Sivapuram.
 
==Tourism==
There are many tourist destinations in this small village town. The people here are known for their hospitality.
The Microme Hill View Point is the major point of attraction here which is known to be visited by more than a thousand visitors every day.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
The national highway passes through [[Kannur]] town.  [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]] can be accessed on the northern side and [[Cochin]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] can be accessed on the southern side.  The road to the east of [[Iritty]] connects to [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]].  The nearest railway station is [[Kannur]] on [[Mangalore]]-[[Palakkad]] line.  
The national highway passes through [[Kannur]] town.  [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]] can be accessed on the northern side and [[Kochi]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] can be accessed on the southern side.  The road to the east of [[Iritty]] connects to [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]].  The nearest railway station is [[Kannur]] on [[Mangalore]]-[[Palakkad]] line.  
Trains are available to almost all parts of India subject to advance booking over the internet.  There are airports at [[Kannur International Airport|Mattanur]], [[Mangalore Airport|Mangalore]] and [[Calicut International Airport|Calicut]]. All of them are international airports but direct flights are available only to Middle Eastern countries.
Trains are available to almost all parts of India.  There are airports at [[Kannur International Airport|Mattanur]], [[Mangalore Airport|Mangalore]] and [[Calicut International Airport|Kozhikode]]. All of them are international airports but direct flights are available only to Middle Eastern countries.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:42, 2 September 2025

Sivapuram
town
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°54′27″N 75°36′17″E / 11.9075°N 75.6048°E / 11.9075; 75.6048
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKannur
TalukThalassery
Area
 • Total25.28 km2 (9.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total16,047
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
670702
Telephone code91490
ISO 3166 codeIN-KL
Vehicle registrationKL 58
Nearest cityMattannur
Lok Sabha constituencyKannur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMattannur

Sivapuram is a town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]

Educational institutions[edit | edit source]

Professional colleges[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 Census, Sivapuram had a population of 16,047 with 7,651 males and 8,396 females. Sivapuram village has an area of 25.28 km2 (9.76 sq mi) with 3,495 families residing in it. The average sex ratio was 1097, higher than the state average of 1084. In Sivapuram, 11.5% of the population was under 6 years of age. Sivapuram had an average literacy of 94.1% higher than state average of 94%.[2]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

The national highway passes through Kannur town. Goa and Mumbai can be accessed on the northern side and Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram can be accessed on the southern side. The road to the east of Iritty connects to Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest railway station is Kannur on Mangalore-Palakkad line. Trains are available to almost all parts of India. There are airports at Mattanur, Mangalore and Kozhikode. All of them are international airports but direct flights are available only to Middle Eastern countries.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Kannur (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 166,167. Retrieved 14 July 2020.