Ulikkal Grama Panchayat

Documented local history

Kannur district · Iritty taluk

Historical overview

Historically, Ulikkal was part of the Vayathur region and is associated with the Bythoorappa (Vayathoorappan) Vayathur Kaliyar Shiva Kshethra temple, believed to be over 300 years old, situated on the banks of the Valapattanam River. [1][2]

The temple festival is jointly celebrated by Kodavas of Kodagu and Malayalis, reflecting cross-community participation. [1][2]

Timeline

18 November 1972

Ulikkal Police station started functioning in a rented building in Ulikkal Co-operative Bank premises. [3]
15 January 1989

Ulikkal Police Station shifted to the New Government Building. [3]

Sources

[1] Ulikkal — English Wikipedia contributors
[2] ഉളിക്കൽ — Malayalam Wikipedia contributors
[3] Ulikkal PS — ps.keralapolice.gov.in

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