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	Cradle of politics and heritage Area: 2997 sq. km. Population: 2,251,727 (2001 census) Altitude: Sea level This northern district with the Western Ghats in the east, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in the south, Arabian Sea in the west and Kasaragod in the north, Kannur district is bounded by a wealth of natural beauty. The district has contributed much to the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of Kerala. In addition, Kannur enjoys the credit of having been the cradle of many a colourful folk art and folk music of Kerala.With Western Ghats on one side and Arabian Sea on the other, it abounds with a varied natural beauty. The hill stations and beaches are equally attractive to the tourists visiting here. Other interests here are: Valapattanam, Payyambalam Beach, Muzhapilangad Beach, Parassinikadavu, Malayala Kalagramam, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, St. Angelo Fort, Thalasseri Fort, Parassinikadavu Sri Muthappan Temple, Thodikkulam SivaTemple, Arakkal Kettu, Dharmadam Island, Pythal Mala, Gundert Bungalow, Trichambaram Temple, Madayi Para, Ezhimala, Kannur - Aquatourism, Arakkal Kettu, Dharmadam Island, Pythal Mala,Gundert Bungalow, Trichambaram Temple, Madayi Para, Ezhimala.