Kakkadampoyil


Kakkadampoyil, is a small village located in Koodaranhi Panchayat of Kozhikode District, Kerala, India. The village has recently emerged as a major tourist destination in the district.

Location

Kakkadampoyil is situated in koodaranhi Panchayat in kozhikode District near Nilambur.This hilltop village is one of the coolest tourist destinations in Malabar region. It is about 15 km from Koodaranhi, 19 km from Thiruvambady and 24 km from Nilambur. Calicut city is about 50 km from here. There are many indigenous tribal groups in this area. It is set high on the Western Ghats, with altitudes ranging from 700 ft to 2100 ft. Kozhippara waterfalls are situated nearby here. KSRTC Buses are running services from Calicut and have few buses from Thiruvambady and Nilambur towns. There is also a continuous Jeep service from Koodaranhi town to Kakkadampoyil.

Tourism

A large number of tourists come to Kakkadampoyil to enjoy the cool climate and to stay away from the bustle of the city.
On the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats bordering Kerala. Kakkadampoyil village, an unexplored hill station 48 km away from Calicut &NILAMBURCity. Surrounded by forests, misty hill ranges, deserted roads, untouched waterfalls, make the village worth a visit. Facilities for tourists are available.

Climate

The year is divided into four seasons: Cold, Hot, South West Monsoon and North East monsoon. During the hot weather, the temperature goes up to a maximum of 30 C and in cold weather, the temperature drops to 15 C. The average rainfall is 2600 millimetres per year.

Geography

Kakkadampoyil stands on the Western top of the Western Ghats with dense forest, and deep valleys. It is 24 km from Nilambur. The Cherupuzha is one of the important tributaries of Chaliyar River.

Economy

Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. Arecanut, coffee, cocoa bean, black pepper, plantain, vanilla and coconuts are the main crops.
Poultry farms are the new trend. Death percentage of chickens are very low. So so many farms are started recently.
In 2017 December, the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to accord clearance to an 11 MW hydroelectric project in Kakkadampoyil. It will be the largest among the 20 small hydroelectric projects given clearance as part of the government’s move to shift focus to micro level projects in the face of public resistance against large projects.

Neighboring towns and villages

KSRTC Bus service is available from KOZHIKODE VIA KUNNAMANGALAM-THIRUVAMBADY and
Timings from KOZHIKODE 07:35 AM, 02:10 PM, 03:25 PM, 04:30 PM.
Also have few buses from Thiruvambady and Nilambur