# Kalikavu > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kalikavu > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kalikavu.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalikavu > Source revision: 1324517618 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Town in Kerala, India Kalikavu town Kalikavu Post Office Interactive map of Kalikavu Coordinates: 11°10′19″N 76°19′16″E / 11.1719603°N 76.3210559°E / 11.1719603; 76.3210559 Country India State Kerala District Malappuram Population • Total 26,862[1] Languages • Official Malayalam, English Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) PIN 676525 Telephone code 04931 Vehicle registration KL-71 **Kalikavu** is a town in the [Nilambur](/source/Nilambur) taluk of [Malappuram district](/source/Malappuram_district) in [Kerala](/source/Kerala) state, [South India](/source/South_India).[2] Kalikavu, like the neighbouring town of Nilambur, is also known for its rubber plantations. [Coconut](/source/Coconut), [pepper](/source/Black_pepper), areca nut, and [teak](/source/Teak) are also cultivated here. Kalikavu Town The nearest airport is [Calicut International Airport](/source/Calicut_International_Airport) (54 km) and the nearest railway station is [Vaniyambalam](/source/Vaniyambalam) Railway Station.[3] Regular bus services operate between Kalikavu and cities such as [Manjeri](/source/Manjeri), [Perinthalmanna](/source/Perinthalmanna), [Thrissur](/source/Thrissur) and [Kozhikode](/source/Kozhikode).,[2][3] The village is renowned for its pivotal role in numerous freedom struggles during India's fight for independence, especially during Malabar Revolution in 1921.**The kalikavu Police Station** is one of the oldest police stations in kerala which is established by the british in **1898** .The village is also known for its football craze, numerous local football teams are competing in special football tournaments known as the 'Sevens' football. There are a lot of beautiful obscure tourist locations nearby. Kalikavu river is the soul of the village where a number of water streams are originating and they are the cornerstone of the cultivation in all the small villages nearby ## Suburbs and Villages - [Thandukode](/source/Thandukode), [Venthodanpadi](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Venthodanpadi&action=edit&redlink=1), cherooth [Puttamanna](/source/Puttamanna), Kurupoyil, and [Amappoyil](/source/Amappoyil) - [Vellayoor](/source/Vellayoor), [Anchachavadi](/source/Anchachavadi), [Pallissery](/source/Pallissery), [Pariyangadu](/source/Pariyangadu) and [Ambalakkadavu](/source/Ambalakkadavu) - ( Ambalakkadvu, Karutheni, [Poongode](/source/Poongode) and [Adakkakundu](/source/Adakkakundu) - Chazhiyodu, Maruthungal, Moochikkal and - Chengodu Bridge, Arimanal, Kanaranpadi and [Enadi](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Enadi&action=edit&redlink=1). ## Culture Kalikavu village is combined of Hindus, Muslims and Christian. Each religion respect another's traditions . This village is truly a great fans of football.[4] ## Transportation Terrace farming at Kalikavu (photographed in 2007) Kalikavu village connects to other parts of India through [Nilambur](/source/Nilambur) town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to [Ooty](/source/Ooty), [Mysore](/source/Mysore) and [Bangalore](/source/Bangalore) through Highways.12,29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through [Ramanattukara](/source/Ramanattukara) and the northern stretch connects to [Goa](/source/Goa) and [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai). The southern stretch connects to [Cochin](/source/Cochin) and [Trivandrum](/source/Trivandrum). State. The nearest airport is at [Kozhikode](/source/Kozhikode_Airport). The nearest major railway station is at [Vaniyambalam](/source/Vaniyambalam). FOR BUS TIME: [https://sites.google.com/site/hfponlinemedia/kalikavu-bus-time](https://sites.google.com/site/hfponlinemedia/kalikavu-bus-time) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Kalikavu Population 2023/2024, Village in Nilambur Taluk"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140629052409/http://www.indiagrowing.com/Kerala/Malappuram/Nilambur/Kalikavu). Archived from the original on 29 June 2014. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-india9_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-india9_2-1) ["Kalikavu"](http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Kerala/Malappuram/Kalikavu-51015.htm). india9.com. Retrieved 15 August 2010. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-southernrailway_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-southernrailway_3-1) [Railway Station-51015.htm "Kalikavu"](http://www.southernrailway.org/southernrailwayshow/-Vaniyambalam). {{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: Check |url= value ([help](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:CS1_errors#bad_url))[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Malappuram News, Malappuram District Map, Malappuram Muslim, Malappuram Hospitals, Malappuram College, Malappuram Directory"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm) on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Kalikavu](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kalikavu). - [http://kalikavupravasi.com/](http://kalikavupravasi.com/) v t e District of Malappuram Taluks Eranad Kondotty Nilambur Perinthalmanna Ponnani Tirur Tirurangadi Blocks Areekode Kalikavu Kondotty Kuttipuram Malappuram Mankada Nilambur Perinthalmanna Perumpadappu Ponnani Tanur Tirur Tirurangadi Vengara Wandoor Municipalities Kondotty Kottakkal Malappuram Manjeri Nilambur Parappanangadi Perinthalmanna Ponnani Tanur Tirur Tirurangadi Valanchery Villages List of villages in Malappuram district History History of Malappuram district Eranad Kingdom of Valluvanad Kingdom of Tanur Kingdom of Cochin Parappanad Ponnani Nediyiruppu Perumpadappu Malabar District Administration Administration of Malappuram District Transport Transportation in Malappuram district Tourism Adyanpara Falls Arimbra hills Ayyapanov Waterfalls Arya Vaidya Sala Bharathappuzha valley Biyyam backwater Chaliyar Valley Chamravattom Regulator-cum-Bridge Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary Karuvarakundu Kodikuthimala Kottakkunnu Kuttippuram bridge New Amarambalam Reserved Forest Paloor Kotta Ponnani Kole Wetlands Padinjarekkara Beach Silent Valley National Park Tanur Beach Teak Museum Thunchan Parambu Vallikkunnu beach Vavul Mala Education Education in Malappuram University of Calicut Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University AMU Malappuram Campus Government Medical College Inkel Greens Educity, Malappuram MES College of Engineering Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology PSMO College Tirurangadi List of universities in Malappuram district Urban Agglomeration Malappuram metropolitan area Notable people List of people from Malappuram district This article related to a location in Malappuram district, Kerala, India is a stub. 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