Payyoli


Payyoli is a Municipality town on the Malabar Coast of Kozhikode district in the South Indian state of Kerala. Payyoli is famous for being the hometown of athlete PT Usha, who is nicknamed as the Payyoli Express. It is a town in
Quilandy taluk, Kozhikode District.

Transportation

Payyoli is situated besides the national highway between Kozhikode and Vatakara.

Attractions

Kolavi Palam Beach at Payyoli is yet another beautiful stretch of golden sands, with shallow waters, that border Velliyamkallu. The sea, here, is ideal for swimming.
During November - December, hordes of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles come in to lay eggs. There is a nature conservation centre, ‘Theeram’, started by the fishermen to save these turtles.
Nearest railway station: Payyoli Railway Station,
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 64 km
Latitude:11.523088, Longitude: 75.617409

Notable residents

Payyoli connects to other parts of India through NH 66. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Payyoli. The national highway no.66 passes through Payyoli and the northern stretch connects to Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum.

Suburbs of Payyoli