Kadappuram
Grama Panchayat

It is a coastal panchayat located in Chavakkad block of Chavakkad taluk of Thrissur district. Orumanayur panchayat was a part of Ponnani taluk under Malabar District Board. The two areas of this panchayat, which were geographically separated to the east and west of the Connolly Canal, were administratively divided in 1968 and the eastern area was named Orumanayur panchayat and the western area was named Kadappuram panchayat.The panchayat has a landscape suitable for tourism, including beaches and backwaters. Munakkadav inlet and Chetuva Lighthouse are major tourist attractions. Kadappuram Grama Panchayat is a peninsula surrounded by Chavakkad Municipality to the north, Chetuva Azhi to the south, Arabian Sea to the west and Kanoli Canal to the east.Kadappuram Panchayat is a coastal area rich in fish resources. Fishing provides employment to many people and there is extensive potential for related activities in this sector. Munakkakadavu Harbour is an important landmark in this area. Its...