Aroli

Aroli is a village of Pappinisseri Panchayat in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.This village is located completely on hilltop towards Northeast of Kalliasseri. Aroli village borders the villages of Pappinisseri, Kalliasseri and Anthoor, the Valapattanam River and NH-17 in Kannur District of North Malabar region in Kerala.GeographyAroli is located at. It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).DemographicsAccording to the 2001 India census, Aroli had a population of 5,537.EtymologyIn ancient days, the area of Aroli was full of Arali flowers. The name Aroli is believed to have been gained by this place due to the thick growth of this flower.HistoryDuring Kolathiri, Aroli was under reign of Nayanars of Kalliasseri. Along with others, Tippu Sultan, during his invasion to North Malabar destroyed monuments and temples of Aroli too. During the rule of British this place was under Chirakkal Taluk of Malabar District in Madras Presidency. Presently this is a village of Pappinisseri Panchayat in Kannur District of Kerala.