Kuttichira Beach

Kuttichira or Thekkepuram is a quarter located inside the city of Kozhikode in the Indian state of Kerala. Its approximate boundaries are the Arabian Sea on the West, the Kallai river on the South, Vellayil(a fishing village) on the North, and the Kozhikode town on the East.[1]

Mishkal Mosque at Kuttichira


Kuttichira
town
Kuttichira
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11.242894°N 75.779271°E / 11.242894; 75.779271
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKozhikode
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-11

The Kallai river flows through the south side of Kuttichira. An iron railway bridge constructed across the river was built by the British, and later renovated by Indian railways. There is a large pool called Kuttichira, which attracts many visitors. Kuttichira also houses some of the largest and oldest Tharavadus, which are traditional joint family houses. Many of these houses have more than 20 rooms and some of them are even equipped with swimming pools.

Two ancient mosques, Muchundi Mosque and Mishkal Mosque are used as private places of worship. The Big Bazar, one of the oldest and biggest trading lanes in Malabar is located here. Kuttichira beach and the Port Light House are easily accessible from this place.

Mishkal Mosque
Muchundi Mosque, Kuttichira

People

Most of the inhabitants in Kuttichira are Muslims, mostly belonging to the Koya subdivision of Mappila community of Kerala. They follow a unique marriage and joint family system in this area: women continue to live in their ancestral home after marriage and their puthiaplas (husbands) move in. For every marriage in the family, a room is added to the house. The newly added room is called Maniyara(wedlock room). Some houses here have more than six added rooms to accommodate the multiple weddings.

Historically, Koyas were traders and have a near monopoly in the big bazaar (also known as valiyangadi) of Kozhikode. More than 20% of the inhabitants are working abroad (mainly in the Middle-East) and their remittances play a big part in the local economy.

Places of interest

Mishkal Mosque located here is one of the oldest mosques in Kerala and was built by a rich Arab businessman named Nakhooda Mishkal, nearly 650 years ago.[2][3] There are many examples of mosque architecture along the Kuttichira "Kolam" (pond). Tagged the "Juma Masjid" series, these masjids depict the lifestyle and culture of early inhabitants of the place. The masterpieces of local sculptors can be found in the interiors of the "Tharavadus" and mosques.

Culture and cuisine
Kannam Parambu Masjidh

Unlike other Muslim pockets in Kerala, here two Qazis supervise the religious jurisdiction and ceremonies. Qazis had a special place in the durbar of the King of Kozhikode known as Zamorin, with one — Nasarudheen Abdul Azeez — serving as a defence adviser during the battle with the Portuguese.[4]

The South Beach Walk

The south beach walk is a popular tourist attraction of Kuttichira. The seashore is beautifully tiled and maintained for the walk. The walk can begin from Francis Road and proceed to Mishkal Mosque, Halwa Street and finally up to the Gujarathi Street. Places like Chemmangad, P.I.Road, Kundungal and Idiyangara come in this route. The road is now extended beyond the Chakkum Kadavu bridge. On crossing the bridge, you will reach Marad and Payyanakkal beaches. The road to Beypore beach is connected with this route.

Suburbs of Kuttichira
  • Parappil, ThangalsRoad and Idiyangara
  • Francis Road, Chemmangad and Kasthuriparamba
  • Halwabazar, PunathilmammukkaRoad and Big Bazar
  • Kannamparamba, Chakkumkadavu and Kundungal
  • Vattampoyil, padannappally, Maliyekkal and Kuthukallu
  • Idiyangara, Mukhadhar and PI Road
  • Chappayil, Bavatty Haji Road and Gujarathi Street
  • South Beach

Important Organizations
  • MM VOCATIONAL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
  • CALICUT GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
  • GOVT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL KUTTICHIRA
  • SSF KUTTICHIRA SECTOR OFFICE
  • SUPRABATHAM DAILY HEAD OFFICE.
  • HIGHER SECONDARY REGIONAL DIRECTOR OFFICE
  • CHEMMANGAD POLICE STATION
  • CALICUT CITY HOSPITAL
  • CONVENTION CENTRES VIZ; GRAND, NEW CASTLE, SEA SHORE.
  • TB CLINIC AND MATERNITY HEALTH CENTRE FRANCIS ROAD AND PALLIKANDY
  • CIESCO- CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ORG. KUTTICHIRA AND ORPHANAGE.
  • NAGARAM VILLAGE OFFICE
  • REGIONAL OFFICE OF NATIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.

Location

References
  1. "'Official website'". Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
  2. 'Mishkal Mosque' Archived 2009-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Imbichammad Haji is new chief Khasi". The Hindu. 26 March 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
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