1. ക ോഴികകോട്

2.  also known as Calicut, is a city in the state of
Kerala in southern India on the Malabar Coast.
 Kozhikode is the largest urban area in the state
and 195th largest urban area in the world. The
city lies about 275 km west of Bangalore.
 The greater Calicut urban area in the Malabar
coast is the ninth biggest urban area in the world
and the second biggest in India after the greater
Kolkatta urban area, which constitute of the
northern Kerala region or the Malabar coast.

3.  Kozhikode is a town with a long recorded history. From time
immemorial, the city has attracted travellers with its prosperity.
It has traded in spices like black pepper and cardamom with
Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians, and Chinese for more than 500 years.
 As Kozhikode offered full freedom and security, the Arab and
the Chinese merchants preferred it to all other ports. The globe-
trotter Ibn Batuta (A.D. 1342–47) said, "We came next to Kalikut,
one of the great ports of the district of Malabar, and in which
merchants of all parts are found." Kozhikode was the capital of
Malabar during the time of sri Samoothiri Maharajas, who ruled
the region before the British took over.
 The city's first recorded contact with Europe was when Vasco da
Gama landed at Kappad (18 km north) in May 1498, among the
leaders of a trade mission from Portugal. He was received by his
highness Sri Samoothiri Maharaja himself.

4.  ." Kozhikode was the capital of
Malabar during the time of sri
Samoothiri Maharajas, who ruled
the region before the British took
over. The city's first recorded
contact with Europe was when
Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad
(18 km north) in May 1498,
among the leaders of a trade
mission from Portugal. He was
received by his highness Sri
Samoothiri Maharaja himself.

5.  The city of Kozhikode is 410 kilometres (255 mi)
north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram
 The geographical conditions of city area and
suburban areas are similar to the other parts of
the district falling in coastal and midland zones
 A number of rivers originating from the Sahyadri
run along the outer reaches of the city. These
include the Chaliyar puzha, Kallayi Puzha,
Korapuzha river, Poonoor puzha (river), and
Iravanjhi puzha.

6.  . Kozhikode is also going to be the first city
in Kerala to have a mono rail transporting
system. The KSRTC bus terminal which is
under construction is the biggest bus
terminal in Kerala. Kerala's first and second
tallest buildings are under construction in
Kozhikode

7.  The history of railways in Malabar dates back
to 1861 when the first tracks were laid
between Tirur and Beypore.[2] Kozhikode
railway station is the only A1 railway station
in Palakkad railway division

10.  the mananchira square located at the heart of
Kozhikode city is a famous tourist
destination. It has a man made pond and a
well maintained lawn palce to spend time
with family the newly erected sculptures
enhance the beauty.

11.  Thusharagiri falls ,ofcourse it will be a great
feast to eyes.Chilling climate and great
beauty. It is one of the must watch spots in
calicut.

12.  This is a great place to shop for local stuffs. It
can get very crowded in the evenings. Very
close to the square.

13.  Kozhikode has made some of the significant
contributions in the field of Malayalam
language. The famous intellectual debate for
Vedic scholars to win the coveted position of
Pattathanam takes place at Thali temple
during the month of Thulam.

14. Description 2011
Actual Population 3,086,293
Area Sq. Km 1,316
Kozhikode Literacy 95.08
Sex Ratio 1098 per 1000
Population Growth 9.24%

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