Memunda is a village near Vatakara town in Kozhikode district of Kerala, south India. The Lokanarkavu Temple is located at Memunda.
Geography
Memunda is located on the east coast(6 km away) of Arabian Sea. It is surrounded by two hills, Muthappan hill and Valiya Mala.
History
The story of
Thacholi Othenan is related to Memunda. Many exploits of Thacholi Othenan, the hero of the ballads of north malabar (Vadakkan Pattukal) were held in is the Lokanarkavu, in Memunda. Annual ceremonies are conducted in memory of "Othenan" whose birthplace is Manikoth, Meppayil near Memunda.
Tourism
The main attraction in Memunda is the 'Lokanarkavu Utsavam' (festival) during the months of
Vrishchikam (November–December) and
Meenam (March–April). The village has three rock-cut caves. The majority of the residents of Memunda are
although there also reside many architects, teachers, and
. There is also
Kunnoth Para Quarry, a rock quarry in Memunda.
Constituent villages of Memunda
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Memunda
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Keezhal
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Kavil
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Kuttoth
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Arakulngara
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Bankroad
Transportation
Memunda is connected to other parts of India through
Vatakara city in the west and
Kuttiady in the east. National Highway 66 passes through
Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to
Mangalore,
Goa and
Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to
Cochin and
Trivandrum. The eastern Highway going through
Kuttiady connects to
Mananthavady,
Mysore and
Bangalore. The nearest airports are at
Kannur Airport and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara.
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