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Kozhikode

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About Kozhikode

Kozhikode is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Olavanna, 47km from Chembra Peak.

Kozhikode is a city located in Kerala, India. With a population of 550,440, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kozhikode sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kozhikode to your route.

About Kozhikode

Kozhikode (pronounced [koːɻikːoːɖɨ̆] ), also known as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. The city is also known as the City of Spices. It is the nineteenth largest urban agglomeration in the country and the second largest one in Kerala. Calicut city is the second largest city

Read more proper in the state with a population of 609,224 within its municipal boundaries. Calicut is classified as a Tier-2 city by the Government of India. It is the largest city on the Malabar Coast and was the capital of the British-era Malabar district. It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins). The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to the medieval South Indian coast for the Chinese, the Persians, the Arabs, and finally the Europeans. In 2023, Kozhikode was recognised by UNESCO as India's first City of Literature.

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Where is Kozhikode located?

Kozhikode is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 11.2480 latitude, 75.7804 longitude.

What is the population of Kozhikode?

Kozhikode has a population of approximately 550,440 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
550,440
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.2480, 75.7804

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kozhikode

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Paragon Restaurant

A Kozhikode institution opened in 1939, the benchmark for Malabar cuisine: biryani cooked over dum, alfaham grilled chicken and fish curry from Kerala's coastal Muslim kitchens.

1 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chembra Peak

The highest peak in Wayanad at 2,100 meters featuring a heart-shaped lake near its summit, accessible by a scenic trek through tea and coffee estates.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kozhikode

  • 47 kmChembra PeakThe highest peak in Wayanad at 2,100 meters featuring a heart-shaped lake near its summit, accessible by a scenic trek through tea and coffee estates.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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