About Village
Muzhakunnu Village is located 8 km southeast of Iritty, the taluk headquarters. The border villages are Keezhur village in the north, Bavalipuzha, Bavali river in the east, Manathana and Vellarvalli villages in the south and Thillankeri village in the west. A country with only rural areas.
Demography
Gram Panchayat : Muzhakkunnu Block / Tehsil : Thalassery District : Kannur State : Kerala Pincode : 670673 Area : 3103 hectares Population : 21,807 Households : 4,881 Nearest Town : Mattannur (20 km)
Geography
Muzakkunnu, Puralimala and Nallur are some of the famous and historically significant places in the village. Palappuzha, the gateway to Aralam Farm, belongs to this village. It is also a place with a rich heritage associated with the history of King Pazhassi and some of the hideouts of King Pazhassi. The village is also home to the Mridanga Shaileshwari Temple, the family deity of King Pazhassi.
Ecology
Lion share of the area is hilly with cashew and rubber and paddy field
Tourism
Mridanga Saileswari Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Muzhakunnu, Kannur district, Kerala, India. It is one among the 108 Durga temples of ancient Kerala, believed to have been installed by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.