About Village
Iringal is a small Village in Meladi Block in Kozhikode District of Kerala State, India. It is a part of Payyoli municipality. The famous son of Iringal, Kunjali Marakkar, went on to become the trusted admiral and commanded the Zamorins fleet and thwarted the efforts of Portuguese vessels trying their best to make a landing on the Kerala coast. The birthplace of this valiant admiral of the Zamorin is situated on the southern bank of the Moorad River.
Demography
Total Population as per Census 2011 : 25,894 Male : 12,139 Female : 13,755
Geography
Iringal village belongs to North Kerala Division . It is located 44 KM towards North from District head quarters Kozhikode. 5 KM from Meladi. 434 KM from State capital Thiruvananthapuram.Iringal village connects to other parts of India through Vatakara city on the west and Kuttiady town on the east.The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway stations are Iringal, Payyoli and vatakara railway stations
Tourism
Iringal Craft Village managed by tourism department of Kerala, is one of the major tourist attractions in Iringal. This facility was built by the government of Kerala for allowing local artisans to showcase their products. They also sell their products at fair prices.This facility is built in a 20-acre plot at Iringal on the shores of kutiady river. There are 60 stalls for sale and exhibition of handicrafts. The villages displays products made of fibre, bamboo, coir, sand, coconut, palm and pine.