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      Kasaragod  is situated at the extreme northern tip of Kerala over looking Arabian sea. The name, Kasaragod, is said to be derived from the word   Kusirakood meaning Nuxvomica forests (Kanjirakuttom). Kasaragod district was formed on May 24, 1984, by combining Kasaragod taluk and Hosdurg taluk.

        Kasaragod is known as the land of Gods, beaches, rivers, hills and forts. Boarders of  Kasaragod are west Arabian sea, north east Karnataka and south kannur.Kasaragod is a land of temples, mosques and churches. The main three religions of kasaragod are Hindu, Muslims and Christians.Kasargod is rich in folk-culture, visual arts and festivals. some of them are Theyyam, Kolkali,Daff mutt, Mappila patt,Poorakkali, Yakshaganam, Kallampattu,Porattu, Oppana, Mappillapattu etc. Most of the peoples of Kasaragod are farmers. The important crop   raised are Areca nut, Coconuts ,Rubber, Paddy,Cashew, Pepper,Vegitables, Tapioca, Banana etc. Malayalam, Kannada, Tulu, English, Hindi,Konkani are the major languages of the district. There are 12 rivers in the districts,they are Chandragri ,Manjeshwara, Mogral, Shrirya, Kvvayi, Kumbala, Kalanad, Bekal, Kariyankod, Uppla, Chithari,Nileshwar.

         NH 17 passes through this district and covers major towns. From north it leads to Managalore and south it leads to Kannur districts. Nearest Airports are Mangalore 70km and Calicut 200km.Right time to visit for the tourist is in between September and January. The temperature falls in between 23oc and 32oc.

BARE FACTS

District

Kasaragod

Formed on May 24,1984

Area (in sq.Km)

1,992
Rainfall  (in year) 358.1cm
Sea shore 77km
Rail way 116km
National highway NH17-86km
Total banks 223
Primary school 412
High school 70
Higher secondary school 45
colleges 33
post office 234

Population

12,04,078

Males

5,88,083

Females

6,15,995

Sex ratio : Females/1000

1,047

Density of Population

604 sq.km.

Per Capita Income (in Rs)

16,121

Literacy rate

84.57%; Male 90.36%; Female 79.12%

Religions 3

Coastal line in km.

70

Water bodied area in ha.

3,467

Rivers 12

Forest area in ha.

5625

No. of railway station 12
No. of Post Offices 235
No. of Telephone Exchanges 58
No. of Villages 75
Taluks 1.Kasaragod

2.Hosdurg

Municipality 1.Kasaragod

2.Kanchanghad

Assembly Constituencies

1. Manjeswaram  
2. Kasaragod 
3. Uduma
4. Hosdurg
5. Thrikkaripur

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