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'''Kuttiady''' is a hillyMajor town situated in the north eastern part of [[Kozhikode district]] in the [[North Malabar]] of [[Kerala]], India. It is located {{cvt|24|km}} from [[Vatakara|Vadakara]] and {{cvt|1350|km}} from [[PerambraKozhikode]]. Kuttiady is situated in the slopes of the Western Ghats.The Kuttiady river flows through the town.
 
The four-sided junction of Kuttiady helps travelers to reach different destinations. To the east of Kuttiady is [[Wayanad district]], and the state highway to the north of the Kuttiady junction allows travelers to enter [[Kannur International Airport]] and [[Thalassery]].The state highway to the south of the junction helps travelers to reach [[Calicut]]. The one and only hydro-electric station in Malabar is situated in Kuttiady River, which flows through the heart of Kuttiady.
 
==History==
During the ancient [[Chera Dynasty]], the region was an important military strategic pass to the mountainous terrains of [[Wayanad]].
Kuttiady was ruled by the [[Kingdom of Kottayam]], till 1773. During the [[Cotiote War|Pazhassi rebellion (Cotiote War)]], Kuttiady, which served as one of the major passes to [[Wayanad]] was of great strategic importance. In 1957, the shafts of two golden swords supposed to have been used by [[Pazhassi Raja]] were unearthed in Kuttiyadi.▼
 
▲Kuttiady was ruled by the [[Kingdom of Kottayam]], tilluntil 1773. During the [[Cotiote War|Pazhassi rebellion (Cotiote War)]], Kuttiady, which served as one of the major passes to [[Wayanad]], was of great strategic importance. In 1957, the shafts of two golden swords supposed to have been used by [[Pazhassi Raja]] were unearthed in Kuttiyadi.
Kuttiady has a Hydroelectric power plant that supplies much of [[North Malabar|North Malabar's]] electric power. The Kuttiyadi Dam is located {{cvt|25|km}} from Kuttiyady. It also serves as an [[irrigation]] project. The region was originally a forest owned by the [[Vengalil family]] but was nationalized following the accession of the communist [[E. M. S. Namboodiripad|E.M.S ministry]] of Kerala. During the ancient [[Chera Dynasty|Chera]] regime, the region was an important military strategic pass to the mountainious terrains of [[Wayanad]]. ▼
 
▲Kuttiady has a Hydroelectrichydroelectric power plant that supplies much of [[North Malabar|North Malabar's]] with electric power. The Kuttiyadi Dam is located {{cvt|25|km}} from Kuttiyady.Kuttiady, and Itit also serves as an [[irrigation]] project. The region was originally a forest owned by the [[Vengalil family]], but was nationalized following the accession of the communist [[E. M. S. Namboodiripad|E.M.S ministry]] of Kerala. During the ancient [[Chera Dynasty|Chera]] regime, the region was an important military strategic pass to the mountainious terrains of [[Wayanad]].
The descends of the famous [[Zainuddin Makhdoom II]] family is established here in Kuttiady by the Abdullah Kutty Moulavi, known as Koodakkadavath family.
 
==Economy==
Kuttiady is an important agricultural area, with many plantations in nearby villages. The region is famous in Kerala for its high-yielding coconut trees. Important rubber plantations in the area include Manimala estate, Velom, Mangalam estate, and Kunduthode. [[Areca nut]], pepper, coffee, and others are other important cultivating items in the area. There are numerous agricultural based small scale industries like coconut oil production situated in this region.<ref>statistical report</ref>
 
== Kuttiady River (Kuttiady Puzha) ==
 
'''The KuttiadiKuttiady River:-''' Risingrises from the Narikota Ranges on the western slopes of the Wayanad Hills, a part of Western Ghats at an elevation of {{cvt|1220|m}} M.S.L.. ofThe the Kuttiyadi Riverriver flows through Vatakara, Koyilandy and Kozhikode Taluks. The river is also known as the Murat River and yellow river. ThisIt river has a length ofis {{cvt|74|km}} long. It fallsflows into the Arabian Sea at Moorad about {{cvt|6|km}} from Vadakara and along with its tributaries it drains in an area of {{cvt|583|km2}}.
 
The major tributaries of the river are the Oni puzha, the Nituval puzha, the Katanthra puzha, the Thottilpalam Puzha, the Kadiyangad puzha and the vannathilpuzha . The river passes through Oorakuzhi Kuttiadi., Traveler, Muyippoth, Maniyur, and Karuvacheri. The historical Kottakkal Fort is situated at the mouth of the river.
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[[File:Kakkayam Valley near Kakkayam Dam.JPG|thumb|Kakkayam valley]]
 
Kuttiady [[Peruvannamuzhi Dam]] is amajor damtourist in Kerala, situatedspot in a smallthis villagearea. It is approximately {{cvt|60|km}} from Kozhikode., Youand couldreachable reach there byvia a two-hour journey. It is situated in the north- Easteast direction of Calicut city. There are many private bus services to thisthe placedam. There is an artificial lake in Peruvannamuzhi. YouVisitors can enjoy boating in Peruvannamuzhi [[Reservoir|artificial]] lake. While riding through the artificial lake, there you can see 'Smaraka Thottam', a garden made in the memory of great leaders of freedom struggle. The garden also offers a great enjoyment to you. It also gives you happiness, joy and refreshment.
 
There is also a crocodile farm and a bird sanctuary situated here at Peruvannamuzhi. There are more than twenty crocodiles here in different pools. The bird sanctuary also offers you with birds of varieties more than 90 species. The [[Peacocks]] of Peruvannamuzhi is famous. But it is now considered as [[Vulnerable Native Breeds|vulnerable]] species.
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The Peruvannamuzhi Dam is also closed on national holidays and Sundays.
 
* Othiyott, Thalekkara, Kanjaroli, Kodakkal, Accudate, Devar kovil, Paikalangadi, Thottilpalam▼
== Suburbs ==
* Kallod, Koothaly, Mookuthi and Koothaly
* Kadiyangad, Mahima Nagar, Sooppikkada and Panthirikkara
* Pattanippara, Chakkittapara, Kuvva Poyil and Peruvannamuzhi
* Chempanoda and Poozhithode.
▲* Othiyott, Thalekkara, Kanjaroli, Kodakkal, Accudate, Devar kovil,Paikalangadi,Thottilpalam
 
==Masjids==
*Kuttiadi juma masjid palli
*Sirajul Huda Masjid
*Sirajul Huda Grand Masjid
*Srambi petrol pump
*Yatheem khana palli.
*Salafi palli
*Srambi, near new bus stand.
 
==Temples==
 
There are number of temples in kuttiadi. "Natol thira" and associated carnival along with "thira" is famous. Kuttiady carnival is also called " Kannukali chanda" a place where people exchange or buy cow, bull, goat etc. The carnival is happening every year first week of January. One temple is recently identified near Kuttiady during an excavation, which was buried during Tipu Sultan's invasion in Malabar.
 
Kuttiady has many temples dedicated to God Siva, God Subramanyan and God Vishnu. Chathiyoor Siva Temple (associated with Sree Thricherumanna Alias Kottiyoor Temple ) is about {{cvt|2|km|spell=in}} from Kuttiadi.
 
Puthiyaveettil Tharavadu conducts an annual fest '''thira''' (Malayalam: തിറ) (which is privately managed) at a place called '''Mangottu''' about {{cvt|2|km|spell=in}} from Kuttiady.
 
In the history of temple Nittoor has a main role.
 
==Demographics==
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==Transportation==
Kuttiady connects to other parts of India through [[Vatakara]] town on the west and [[Thottilpalam]] town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through [[Vatakara]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Mangalore]], [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]].State Highway 38 passes through Kuttiady, which starts from Pavangad at Kozhikode and passes through Ulliyeri, Perambra, Kuttiady Nadapuram Koothuparamba and endsat Chovva in Kannoor. It is one of the busiest route in the district. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through Kuttiady connects to [[Mananthavady]], [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]]. The nearest airports are at [[Kannur Airport|Kannur]] and [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest railway station is at [[Vatakara railway station]].
Kuttiady town have two bus stands old stand and new stand. Old stand situated at kuttiady junction. In which some local route buses starts now like Maruthonkara, Vadakara through Ayancheri, etc. Also there are so many jeep routes starts from there. New bus stand situated at Vadakara road. There are so many major bus routs starts from there like Kuttiady to Kozhokode. Kuttiady-Nadapuram-Vatakara. Kuttiady to Thalassery. Kuttiady to Mananthavady etc. As a hilly area there have so many jeep services.
 
==Political Tensions==
Kuttiady among many other eastern regions of the Vatakara taluk had been witnessing political tensions. Few of these tension accompanied with violent vandalism and communal clashes ends up in political killing. Recently Muslim youth league worker Muhammed Aslam was murdered in nearby town Nadapuram, which is believed as retaliation to murder of Tuneri Shibin, 19, a CPI (M) activist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/muslim-league-worker-killed-nadapuram-has-long-history-political-killings-48159|title=Muslim League worker killed: Nadapuram has a long history of political killings|date=13 August 2016|website=The News Minute}}</ref> Another Muslim youth league worker was hacked to death allegedly by personal issues this July.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2016/jul/16/IUMLiuml-worker-hacked-to-death-in-Puthalathputhalath-in-Keralakerala-accused-absconding-881292.html|title=IUML worker hacked to death in Puthalath in Kerala, accused absconding|website=The New Indian Express|date=16 July 2016 }}</ref> It's been regarded as happening out of continuity and transformation of incidents and tensions having existed for a long time, which made this part into a violative region.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.epw.in/journal/2016/15/special-articles/nadapuram-enigma.html|title=The Nadapuram Enigma|date=5 June 2015|journal=Economic and Political Weekly|volume=51|issue=15|pages=7–8|via=www.epw.in}}</ref> Police had to enforce prohibitory orders including 144 IPC during violent tensions in regions like Nadapuram, [[Valayam]], Kuttiady and [[Edachery]], often accused of being unable to control situations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/violence-and-blame-traded-over-communal-tension-in-keralas-nadapuram-739748|title=Violence And Blame Traded Over Communal Tension in Kerala's Nadapuram|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
 
==References==
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