Thottada
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Thottada Thottada Beach |
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Thottada
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| Coordinates: 11°50′35″N 75°25′17″E / 11.842991°N 75.4214°ECoordinates: 11°50′35″N 75°25′17″E / 11.842991°N 75.4214°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 36,357 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
Thottada is situated on Kannur-Tellichery highway 8 km away from Kannur Railway station in Kannur District between Kannur town and Thalassery in Kerala state, South India.
The Sree Narayana College (S.N. College),Government Vocational Higher Secondary School Kannur Polytechnic, Kannur ITI and the Institute of Handloom and Textile Technology (IHTT) are located in Thottada.
Thottada is also a scenic village. Thottada beach is an ideal secluded place for a sunbathing and swimming. There is a beach house and guest houses offering accommodation at reasonable price.
As of 2001[update] India census, Thottada had a population of 36,357. Males constitute 46% of the population and females 54%. Thottada has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 84%. In Thottada, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Thottada Beach is a beautiful beach in Kannur district of Kerala, south India. It is situated at Thottada just about 2.5 km from the NH 17 connecting Kannur town and Thalassery and 7 km from Kannur town. The virgin beach 800 meter long is ideal for sun bathing. Tourists could stay at the beach house or guest house near the beach. The Thottada river (a small one) flows into one end of the beach. There is also a dam/bund built across the river 3 decades ago to keep the fresh water from salt water. Away from the sea the river spreads to form swamps which makes a great habitat for various birds and fishes.
Kuruva is a small village in the Kannur District of Kerala, South India. It is located between Kannur City and Thottada.
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