Sunday 25 May 2014

Azhikode or munakkal beach

Azhikode or munakkal beach

Azhikode has a beach known as the munakkal beach. It has got the vast shore stretch around 3 km along the main beach side.  It is the main attraction of this village.Azhikode Old harbour situated on the shores Periyar (Kottapuram) river joins Arabian Sea, in Kodungallur Taluk.


 Azhikode was repeatedly eroded by tsunamis. The port that was situated in the old harbour was an important source of trade and commerce prior to British invasion.

 Azhikode is well connected by a series of canals. The famous Kodungallur Bhagavathy temple and Cheraman Juma Masjid is around 10 KM away from this place.


Fishing and tourism are the main sources of revenue in this region. Traditional boats are still used for fishing in this area. Chinese fishing nets are still deployed for fishing. This region also has abundant cultivation of coconut. Shrimp cultivation is another major industry that contributes to the economy in this region

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