Iritty
Iritty, located in the Kannur district of Kerala State, India, is both a Municipality and a Taluk. It serves as the primary marketplace for farmers in the surrounding areas and is often referred to as The Coorg Valley in God’s Own Country. Positioned at a distance of 20 km (12 mi) from Kannur International Airport, Iritty is one of the five taluks in the Kannur district. It is also a significant town that lies between Coorg and Kannur International Airport – Mattanur.
Iritty is positioned alongside the Bavali river, which has its source in the Wayanad passes. It is located on State Highway 30 (Kerala), also known as the Thalassery-Coorg-Mysore highway, linking Mattanur and Virajpet. Adjacent smaller towns include Padiyoor, Peravoor, Kakkayangad, Aralam, Keezhppally, Vallithode, Karikkottakary, Angadikadavu, Anappanthy, Edoor, Ulikkal, Vattiyamthode, Mattara, Manikkadavu, Kilyianthara, Punnad, Charal, Edapuzha, Uruppumkutti, Vilakkode, and Chavassery.
Iritty's Geography
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the town of Iritty. Iritty is surrounded by hills and has a river running through it, which is commonly referred to as the Iritty River or Iritty Puzha. There is a steel girder bridge that was constructed in 1933 over this river. Additionally, there is a dam located in Pazhassi, called the Pazhassi Dam, which serves the purpose of irrigation and is located approximately 10 kilometers from the town. Many popular tourist destinations in Wayanad are located near this place. Most of the nearby areas rely on Iritty for their shopping needs. The nearby small towns include Payam, Aralam, Punnad, Vallithode, Kilyianthara, Kondambra, Kolikkadavu, Keezhur, Ulickal, Vattiyamthode, Mattara, Kalanki, Manikadave, Manippara Perumpally, Nuchiyad, Vayathoor, Edoor, Peratta, Karikottakari, Angadikadave, Puravayal, Kootupuzha, Charal, Alathupramba, Thermala, Urathoor, Vilakkode, and Madathil.
Iritty's Administration
Earlier Iritty was initially a region of Keezhur-Chavassery Panchayat, but it was upgraded to a Municipality on 1 November 2015. Iritty Municipality is located within the Peravoor Assembly Constituency, which falls under the Kannur Loksabha Constituency.
Since March 2013, Iritty has been designated as a Taluk headquarters after the Kerala government declared new taluks for the state. Iritty Taluk is located within the Thalassery Revenue division. There are 20 villages within the Iritty Taluk, including Aralam, Ayyankunnu, Chavasseri, Kalliad, Kanichar, Karikkottakari, Keezhur, Kelakam, Kolari, Kottiyoor, Manathana, Muzhakkunnu, Nuchiyad, Padiyoor, Payam, Pazhassi, Thillankeri, Vayathur, Vellarvalli, and Vilamana.
Iritty, situated in the northern region of Malabar in Kerala, is a charming hillside town renowned for its stunning natural landscapes. The town’s allure lies in its picturesque rivers, streams, lush green hills, and valleys. Iritty River, the primary watercourse, is formed by the confluence of three rivers – Bavali, Aralam, and Barapuzha (also known as Veni River). The name ‘Iritty’ is derived from the local term ‘Iratta puzha,’ which means ‘Double River’ since the town was nourished by two main rivers – Barapuzha and Bavalipuzha – that merge at the same spot.
Climate
Iritty experiences a tropical monsoon climate (Am) characterized by heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from April to November, and little to no rainfall from December to March.
Iritty Bridge
Located equidistant from the nearby cities of Kannur, Thalassery, Mahe, Taliparamba, and Virajpet (Karnataka State), Iritty is connected to Thalassery, Mattanur Airport, and Kodagu via the proposed Kannur Mysore National Highway or SH 30, which was initially known as the TC Road by the British. Interstate bus services traveling to Madikeri, Mysore, and Bangalore utilize this highway. Additionally, SH 36 links Iritty with Taliparamba, which provides access to other towns such as Irikkur and Sreekandapuram. Keezhur serves as the starting point of Iritty town, and it is easily accessible via road from both Kannur and Thalassery. Buses frequently travel to and from Iritty to several locations across Kerala, including Kottayam, Cochin (Ernakulam), Mangalore, Kasaragod, Panathur, Kanhangad, Cherupuzha, Wayanad, and Kozhikode. While there is no railway line in Iritty, the nearest railway stations are located in Kannur and Thalassery, with the closest airport being Kannur International Airport at Mattannur, situated 19.5 km southwest of Iritty.
Commerce
Iritty is a prominent town in the Kannur district that serves as a hub for commerce. Its proximity to villages that cultivate cash crops and plantation crops has contributed to its significant commercial activity. As one of the rapidly developing towns in the district, Iritty is known for its production of pepper, rubber, and cashew nuts, which are sold under regional brands in auction houses and commodities markets. Iritty is home to various State Government offices, which oversee neighboring towns like Mattanur and Peravoor.
Iritty and its surrounding areas offer a variety of tourist attractions including:
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Pazhassi Dam and Garden
Kanjirakkolly Waterfalls
Perumparamba Mahatma Gandhi Park
Coorg Valleys
Palchuram
Elapeedika
Krishnagiri River and Barapole Hydroelectric Project
Central State Farm at Aralam
Steel Girder Bridge, a bridge built by the British
Chitravattam
There are several institutions and government firms in Iritty, including:
Fire Station Iritty
Taluk Office Iritty
SIET CD MART (Project under Dept of Education – Kerala), Nr Fire Station, Iritty
Labour Office NP Road Iritty
Sub Treasury, Falcon Plaza Iritty
State Ware House Iritty
KSFE New Bustand Iritty
SUB RT OFFICE, FALCON PLAZA IRITTY
Co-operative Society Assistant Registrar Office, Iritty
There are are many pilgrim centers and religious centers in the area, including:
Sharon Fellowship Church, Vallithode (Pentecostal Church)
The India Pentecostal Church of God, Kolithattu
Church at Keezhpally (Local Church)
Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, Vallithode
Bethel Assemblies of God Church, Veerpad
Assemblies of God Church, Perinkiri (Pentecostal Church)
Assemblies of God Church, Arabi (Pentecostal Church)
St. Mary’s Church Mattara
Vilakkode Sree Nittoor Shiva Temple
Sree Adiyerimadam Devi Temple, Aralam
Sree Kairathi Kiratha Temple Iritty
Sree Mahavishnu Temple Keezhur
Sree Mahadeva Temple Keezhur
Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi Kavu, Peumparamba
Sree Mundayamparamba Tharakkumeethal Bhagavathi Temple
Sree Vairee Khathakan Kshethram, Payancheri
Sree Koorumba Bhagavathi Temple Payancheri, Iritty
Sree Kavoottu Paramba Ganapati-Mahadeva Temple, Keezhur Kunnu
Sree Muthappan Madappura, Vallithode
St. Mary’s Forane Church Edoor
St. Joseph’s Church Iritty
St. George Church Puravayal
Sacred Heart Church Angadikkadavu
- SEBASTIAN CHURCH NELLIKKAMPOIL
St. Sebastian’s Church, Madathil
- Mary’s Church Thermala
- Thomas Church Karikkottakary
- Mary’s Church Edoor
- Sebastian’s Church Velimanam
- John’s C.S.I Church, Vallithode
St. Mary’s Church, Kilianthara
St. Alphonsa Church, Perinkari
St. Mary’s and St. Thomas Malakara Syrian Orthodox Church Kilianthara
Valiyajuma Palli Uliyil
St. Chavara Church Keezhpally
St. Antony’s Church, Peratta
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