Koyilandy (or Quilandy/Quilandi) is a city and a municipality in Kozhikode district in North Malabar region of the Indian state of Kerala. It can be identified with Tyndis in Periplus of the Erythraean Sea. The freedom fighter K. Kelappan was born in a near-by village, Muchukunnu
Geography:
Koyilandy is located at 11°26′N 75°42′E / 11.43°N 75.70°E / 11.43; 75.70.[1] It has an average elevation
of 2 m (6.6 ft). Demographics:
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Quilandy had a population of 68,970. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Quilandy has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 80%. In Quilandy, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Koyilandy Hookahs:
Koyilandy Hookahs, traditional smoking pipes, of Calicut made in Koyilandy were famous across North India, Gulf and Pakistan. Prepared by Moosari, a coppersmith community, these Hookahs were once considered a pride of Koyilandy. However it is not so any more. But in Gulf countries, Koyilandy Hookahs are still very popular as "Malabar Hookah." The craft owes it origin to a group of Yemeni merchants who had taken up residence at Koyilandy about 500 years ago. They commissioned the local craftsmen to make Hookah, an object of oriental culture.Made by local craftsmen, the Hookah impressed Yemeni traders and soon came to be known as Koyilandy Hookah.Besides being ornately designed with attractive motifs, the Koyilandy Hookahs have coconut shell as the water holder. Even today, these hookahs are exported to gulf countries. Economy:
Economy of Koyilandy revolves around fishing, local businesses and remittance from Gulf. Transportation:
The railway station at KoyilandyRailway Station- Quilandi Railway station. Nearest Airport- Calicut Airport, approx. 50 km away. Road- It is well connected by road as the National Highway 17 passes through the town. Places of interests:
Kappad
Kakkayam
Peruvannamuzhi
Velliyamkallu
Parappalli Beach
Thoovappara Beach
Palakkulam beach
urupuniya kavu temple &
Mudadi vishnu temple
Pisharikavu Temple
Educational Institutes:
S.A.R.B.T.M. College, Muchukunnu
SchoolsGovt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Koyilandy
Melur Lower Primary School, Melur, Chengottukave
Govt. Girls HSS, Koyilandy
Poyilkave High School, Poyilkave
Higher Secondary School, Thiruvangoor
Govt moppla higher secondery school Koyilandi
Kavumvattom UP School
Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth Sri Sailam, Nandi
Kannoth U.P.School,Keezariyur,Koyilandi
Amrita school peruvatoor
Bhavans Koyilandy
Anthata up school
SVASS Naduvathur
Jaycee Montissoree School
IHSS Kappad
ICS Koyilandy
Nambrathkara UP School
MLPS Nateri
Arikkulam UP School
markaz public school(khalfan)koyilandy
vidya sadanam model school, purakkad
SNDP Yogam Arts and Science College, Koyilandy
Govt. ITI, Koyilandy
lahiya arts and science college, Koyilandy
Sanskrit university branch, Nambrathkara
