Kasaragod
Kasaragod at a Glance
The northern most district of Kerala, Kasaragod is world renowned for its coir and handloom industries. Fishing is a prime source of livelihood. Kasaragod is known as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved in the State. Kasaragod displays a variety of styles in temple architecture - the unique style of the Madhur Mahaganapathy Temple, the typical Kerala style of the historic Malik Deenar Great Juma Masjid and so on speak volumes about the rich cultural heritage of the region. Spectacular pageants of Theyyam, Yakshagana, Kumbla (buffalo race), Poorakkali, Kolkali etc. enchant visitors.
District Area - 1992 sq.km.
District Population - 10,7,508
Altitude - Sea level
Temperature - Mean Max. 36.5 deg.C, Mean Min. 27.25 deg. C
Rainfall - 344cm (Annual)
Tourist Season - August to March
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