INTRODUCTION :
Kozhikkode, also known as Calicut, is famous in history as the capital of the Zamorin Rajas. Vasco-da-Gama landed in 1498 at Kappad near Calicut. It was one of the graet ports on the west coasts and is port of call for cargo steamers even today. A big centre of the timber industry, has busy boat-building yards. There are number of temples, Mosques and churches, some of which have historical importance. In the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the West and the proud peaks of the Wynad hills on the East, this district has all the elements that fascinate a visitor.
PHYSIGRAPHY :

Kozhikkode district is situatd on theSouth West coast of India. The district is bound on the North by Kannur district, on the East by Wayand district on the South by Malappuram district and on the West by Arabian sea. The important rivers of the district are the Mahe river, the Kuttiady river, the Korauzha, the Kallai river, the Chaliyar river and the Kadalundi river.

From the commercial point of view, Kallai is one of the most important rivers in the whole of the state. This river has its origin in the middle lands of Cherukulathur village.

the Chaliyar river, known in the lower reaches as the Beypore river, is one of the major rivers of the State.

The district has a humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to May. The most important rainy season is during South West Monsoon which sets in the first week of June and extends upto September. The North-East Monsoon extends from second half of October through November. From October onwards temperature gradually increase to raech the maximum in May which is the hottest month of the year.

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