Puttad
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Puttad is a village in KoyilandyTaluk near Perambra in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India.
Puttad | |
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village | |
Country | |
State | Kerala |
District | Kozhikode |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 673525 |
Vehicle registration | KL- |
Nearest city | Kozhikode |
Lok Sabha constituency | Vatakara |
Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
EconomyEdit
People here are mainly engaged in agriculture such as paddy, banana and tapioca. Coconut farming also is a major source of income. Many people from Puttad work abroad.
Educational institutionsEdit
Schools
- Puttad G.L.P School
- Nochat Higher Secondary School
- Valoor G.U.P School
Places of interestEdit
- Sree. Cherukunnu Thalachilon-Paradevatha Temple
- Cherukashi Shiva Temple
- Sree Muthappan Temple, Valoor
TransportationEdit
Puttad village connects to other parts of India through Koyilandy town. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Koyiandy. The national highway no. 66 passes through Koyilandy and the northern stretch connects to Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through Kuttiady connects to Mananthavady, Mysore and Bangalore.