Quick Facts

Geography

• Borders:
  • North: Kozhikode and Wayanad districts
  • East: Nilgiris district (Tamil Nadu)
  • South: Palakkad and Thrissur districts
  • West: Arabian Sea
• Major Rivers:
  • Bharathapuzha (Nila) – Second longest river in Kerala
  • Chaliyar River – Lifeline of northern Malappuram
  • Kadalundi, Kuthirappuzha, and Olipuzha are other important rivers.
• Topography:
  • Coastal plains to western side
  • Midlands with small hills
  • Eastern region has forested hills bordering Western Ghats