Kannur City
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Kannur City is a location within Kannur municipality in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India.
Kannur City, although just a few kilometres away, is different from Kannur town, which houses the major shopping areas and business establishments.
Kannur City is the home of the Arakkal Palace, the Mappila Bay and many ancient historic mosques. The City Juma Masjid in Kannur City and the mosque at Ayikkara are examples of such mosques of historic significance. The extent of Kannur City begins from Chirakkalkulam, all the way up to Kuruva, near Thazhechovva. Other places falling within the limits of Kannur City are Ayikkara, Chirakkalkulam, Thayyil, Marakkarkandy, Kuruva, Anayiduck, Kochipalli and Neerchal.
[edit] Kannur Town and Kannur City
For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District.
- Kannur town - is a town and the administrative headquarters of Kannur District.
- Kannur City - although just a few kilometres away, is different from Kannur town.
[edit] See also
- Chirakkalkulam
- Arakkal Kingdom
- Mappila Bay
- Kannur Fort - (St. Angelo Fort)
- Kannur
- Kannur District
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