- Kannur City
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website=Kannur City is a location within
Kannur municipality inKannur District ofKerala 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, theMappila Bay and many ancient historicmosque s. The "City Juma Masjid" in "Kannur City" and the Moideen mosque atAyikkara are examples of such mosques of historic significance. The extent of Kannur City begins fromChirakkalkulam , all the way up toKuruva , nearThazhechovva . Other places falling within the limits of "Kannur City" areAyikkara ,Chirakkalkulam ,Thayyil ,Marakkarkandy ,Naaluvayal ,Anjukkandy ,Kuruva ,Anayiduck ,Kochipalli andNeerchal .One of the most important Islamic scholars of Kerala, Palliyagath Abdul Kader Moulavi lived this city. India's deputy external affairs Minister Mr. E. Ahmad hails from Kannur City.
Kannur Town and Kannur City
For the district with the name
Kannur , seeKannur District .* Kannur town - is the actual city of Kannur and the administrative headquarters of
Kannur District . The major business establishments, government offices, shopping centres, hotels, and showrooms are located in Kannur town.
* Kannur City - is the old Kannur town, just a few kilometres away from Kannur town, and is different fromKannur town. Both Kannur town and Kannur City fall under the Kannur Municipal Council. Kannur City was the ancient capital of the Arakkal kingdom. The Kannur District Headquarters Hospital (locally known as HQ Hospital or District Hospital) is located near Kannur City.See also
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Chirakkalkulam
*Arakkal Kingdom
*Mappila Bay
*Kannur Fort - (St. Angelo Fort)
*Kannur
*Kannur District
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