Ranipuram
Ranipuram, formerly Madathumala, is a village and a major List of [tourist attractions in Kasaragod|tourist attraction] in the Kasaragod district of the States and [union territories of India|Indian state] of Kerala. It is located near Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala-Karnataka border. Situated at above mean [sea level], Ranipuram is 48 km from the nearest city Kanhangad and 107 km from the major port city of Mangalore.