Marakkarkandy

Town in Kerala, India
11°51′30″N 75°23′30″E / 11.85833°N 75.39167°E / 11.85833; 75.39167Country IndiaStateKeralaDistrictKannurLanguages
 • OfficialMalayalam, EnglishTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)ISO 3166 codeIN-KLVehicle registrationKL-13

Marakkarkandy is a small coastal village in Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. It is 2 km from Kannur City and 6 km from Kannur town. People from all religions reside in this small city and is famous for its communal harmony. It was under the rule of Arakkal Adi Raja (the one and only Muslim royal family in Kerala) before independence. Rajiv Gandhi Mini Stadium located in this small village plays a major role in enhancing and developing sports and other related activities among youths. Shamna Kasim, one of the most talented and leading actresses in Indian movies hails from this town.

Nearby suburbs

  • Ayikkara
  • Neerchal
  • Thayyil
  • Kuruva
  • Maidhanappally
  • Avera Hills
  • Kanam Beach
  • Adi-Kadalayi
  • Thottada Beach
  • Kodaparamba
  • Burnacherry

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  • Wooden bridge at Uruvachal
    Wooden bridge at Uruvachal
  • Maidhanappally
    Maidhanappally
  • Uruvachal village
    Uruvachal village
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    Auto stand
  • Wall Campaign
    Wall Campaign
  • Old Apartments
    Old Apartments
  • Handset vendor
    Handset vendor
  • Post Office in Vettilappally
    Post Office in Vettilappally
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