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The district has a rich cultural and political heritage.Geography The district lies in northern Kerala, and is ounded on the north by Wayanad and Kozhikkode districts.Four important rivers of Kerala, flow through Malappuram district. They are Chaliyar (Beypore river), Kadalundipuzha, Bharathapuzha and Tirurpuzha.While most of India consider cricket a religion,malappuram has embraced football.Malappuram has contributed fine players to the Kerala and Indian teams.The temples and the mosques of this district are well-known for their spectacular festivals.
At Kottakkunnu one can see traces of the first fort to be built by the Zamorins of Kozhikode. This scenic table-top location is located at the crest of the Cantonment Hill near the district collectorate. |
