Kakkadampoyil


Kakkadampoyil, is a small village in Koodranji Grama Panchayat of Thamarassry Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India bordering Urangatiri Grama Panchayat of Malappuram district.

Location

Kakkadampoyil is situated in Koodaranhi Panchayat in Kozhikode district near Nilambur. This hilltop village is one of the coolest tourist destinations in Malabar region. It is about 15 km from Koodaranhi, 19 km from Thiruvambady and 24 km from Nilambur. Kozhikode city is about 50 km from here. It is set high on the Western Ghats, with altitudes ranging from 700 ft to 2100 ft.

Tourism

A large number of tourists come to Kakkadampoyil to enjoy the cool climate and to stay away from the bustle of the city.
This recent flood of eco-tourism has not been without incident; in July 2023, there was a clash between tourists and local residents. There have been a large increase in tourist-related traffic, leading to 20 reported motor vehicle accidents in two years from 2022 to 2024.

Climate

The year is divided into four seasons: Cold, Hot, South West Monsoon and North East monsoon. During the hot weather, the temperature goes up to a maximum of 30 C and in cold weather, the temperature drops to 15 C. The average rainfall is 2600 millimetres per year.

Geography

Kakkadampoyil stands on the western top of the Western Ghats with dense forest, and deep valleys. It is 24 km from Nilambur. The Cherupuzha is one of the important tributaries of Chaliyar River.

Neighboring villages

Rivers