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Puthuppadi
Puthuppadi is a village and Panchayath located in Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. Puthuppadi Grama Panchayat covers an area of 64.75 km2 and is spread over the villages of Engapuzha and Puthuppadi.
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- Kakkayam Dam
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Places to Visit
- Kakkayam Dam: Kakkayam is a dam site located at Koorachundu in Kozhikode, Kerala. Kakkayam is on the outskirts of the Western Ghats, and Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, a 7,421-hectare (18,340-acre) abode of wild animals including elephants and bisons.
- Kakkayam: Kakkayam Dam Kakkayam torture camp
- Kodenchery: Kodanchery is a town in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India. The town is a Panchayat headquarters.
- Koorachundu: Koorachundu is a village towards the north east of Kozhikode district of Kerala in India.
Sightseeing Places
- Kakkayam Dam: Kakkayam is a dam site located at Koorachundu in Kozhikode, Kerala. Kakkayam is on the outskirts of the Western Ghats, and Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, a 7,421-hectare (18,340-acre) abode of wild animals including elephants and bisons.
- Kakkayam: Kakkayam Dam Kakkayam torture camp
- Kodenchery: Kodanchery is a town in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India. The town is a Panchayat headquarters.
- Koorachundu: Koorachundu is a village towards the north east of Kozhikode district of Kerala in India.
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Kakkayam Dam
Kakkayam is a dam site located at Koorachundu in Kozhikode, Kerala. Kakkayam is on the outskirts of the Western Ghats, and Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, a 7,421-hectare (18,340-acre) abode of wild animals including elephants and bisons.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 40 km from Puthuppadi.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Chemancheri railway station, about 29 km from central Puthuppadi.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Puthuppadi (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–31°C with about 338 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Puthuppadi (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 23–29°C with about 434 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Puthuppadi (Oct, Nov) averages 22–30°C with about 167 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Puthuppadi (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 21–33°C with about 34 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
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History
- Summary: Puthuppadi is a village and Panchayath located in Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. Puthuppadi Grama Panchayat covers an area of 64.75 km2 and is spread over the villages of Engapuzha and Puthuppadi.
- Overview: Puthuppadi is a village and Panchayath located in Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. Puthuppadi Grama Panchayat covers an area of 64.75 km2 and is spread over the villages of Engapuzha and Puthuppadi. The panchayat is bounded on the north by Thamarassery, Kattippara, Kodenchery, Vythiri (Wayanad) panchayats, on the east by Vythiri (Wayanad) and Kodancheri panchayats, on the south by Thamarassery and Kodancheri panchayats and on the west by Kattippara panchayat.
- Ancient History: It is said that the name Puthuppadi was derived from the word Paadi, meaning small shelter, that was made by the old estate owners and landlords to house their workers brought from other places.
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Significance
Although there is no accurate information about the life of the people before the twentieth century, the evidence found at Ambalakandi, Chaliyakkadavu, Kunjukulam, Kurumarukandi and Kakkavayal, as well as the ruins of many ruined temples, indicate that highly civilized people had lived here.
Historical Significance
Although there is no accurate information about the life of the people before the twentieth century, the evidence found at Ambalakandi, Chaliyakkadavu, Kunjukulam, Kurumarukandi and Kakkavayal, as well as the ruins of many ruined temples, indicate that highly civilized people had lived here.
Architectural Legacy
It is said that the name Puthuppadi was derived from the word Paadi, meaning small shelter, that was made by the old estate owners and landlords to house their workers brought from other places.
Frequently Asked Questions
Puthuppadi is most comfortable in November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is March (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 40 km away. The nearest railway station is Chemancheri railway station, about 29 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Kakkayam Dam.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 28°C to 34°C over the year, with about 2810 mm of rain in total.
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