Valiyaparamba

Valiyaparamba is a coastal island in Kasaragod district, Kerala state, India.LocationValiyaparamba is separated from the mainland by Kavvayi Backwater. It is located 5km southwest of Cheruvathur and about 30km from Bekal, Kasaragod, north Kerala. The island is approximately in size, and had a population of 11,917 in 1991. The island's main source of income is from agriculture and fishing. The island has 13 wards ruling by each ward member to leading the Valiyaparamba Panchayathu.GeographyValiyaparamba is fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands. Valiyaparamba, a hinterland separated from the mainland, is a noted fishing centre in the district. A Bekal fort stands on a headland that runs into the sea. A National Waterway passes through the island.EducationThe island has seven primary schools, one high school and one higher secondary school.TransportationThe island is separated from the mainland and accessible by transport boat service or by crossing the Mavila Kadappuram Bridge.Nearest railway station: Cheruvathur, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore route, about 5km from Valiyaparamba. National Highway (NH 17) passes through Cheruvthur.Nearest airports: Mangalore in Karnataka State, about 100km; Karipur International Airport Kozhikode, about 150km from Valiyaparamba.