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Muzhappilangad (മുഴപ്പിലങ്ങാട്) is a coastal census town in Kannur Municipal Corporation in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a suburb of Kannur city.

Access

The nearest town to Muzhappilangad is Thalassery is 7&nbsp;km away. Kannur is 13&nbsp;km from Muzhappilangad.

Festivals

Muzhappilangad is famous for Thalappoli, a three-day ritual celebrated in March at the Sree Koormba Temple.

Demographics

India census, Muzhappilangad had a population of 23,709. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Muzhappilangad has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 83%. In Muzhappilangad, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

See also

  • Muzhappilangad Beach
  • Thalassery
  • Mangalore
  • Dharmadam
  • Dharmadam Island

References

  • Must See in Muzhappilangadu Beach