Who is the chairman of Kannur?
Pinarayi Vijayan
Board of Directors
| Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan | Chairman(Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala) |
|---|---|
| Dr. Venu V IAS | Managing Director |
| Padmashri. M A Yusuffali | Director |
| Dr. Shamsheer V P | Director |
| Shri. Abdul Qadir Theruvath | Director |
What is special about Kannur?
Kannur is dubbed as the City of Looms and Lores, thanks to the flourishing handloom industry and folk art called Theyyam. Theyyamis a ritualistic artform encompassing dance, music and mime, where the artist dons the guise of God. Kannur is believed to have got its name from being the land of Kannan or Krishna.
What is the English name of Kannur?
Cannanore
Kannur
| Kannur English: Cannanore Arabic: Kannanur Portuguese: Cananor | |
|---|---|
| Region | North Malabar |
| District | Kannur |
| Taluk | Kannur |
| Government |
Why Kannur is known as Manchester of Kerala?
Because of quality and fame of Kannur handlooms, Kannur is commonly known as the ‘Manchester of Kerala’. These people settled at Kadalayi theru, in Kannur and this resulted in the establishment of first saliya theru in Kannur. The weavers had mainly produced woven fabrics for the temples and the royal people.
How many runways are there in Kannur airport?
one runway
Operational infrastructure. Kannur Airport has one runway, 07/25 which is 3,050 by 45 metres (10,007 by 148 feet).
Who is RDO of Kannur?
Collectorate
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| S Chandrasekar IAS | District Collector | 0497-2700243 |
| Divakaran. K K | Dy Collector(General) & Addl Dist Magistrate | 0497-2700577 |
| Finance Office | Finance Officer | 0497-2700592 |
| Revenue Divisional Office,Thalassery | Revenue Divisional Officer | 0490-2343500 |
What is the meaning of Kannur?
noun. a port in N Kerala, in SW India, on the Arabian Sea. Formerly Can·na·nore [kan-uh-nawr, -nohr], Ka·na·nur [kuhn-uh-noor] .
Which caste is more in Kannur?
The town of Kannur with a population of approx 63,000 divided approximately into approximately 50% Hindu 35% Muslim and 15% Christian, though sources differ. The population is dominated by the Tiyyar caste (the same as the Izara, excellently documented by F.
Who built Kannur airport?
Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) was formed by the Government of Kerala to build and operate the new airport. Private individuals and institutions hold 49% shares in the company, the government holds a 26% share, and state-owned public sector organisations hold 23%.
What runway is in Kannur airport?
Runway Characteristics
| Runway Designation | LENGTH X WIDTH | STRENGTH OF PAVEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | 3050 X 45 | PCN 64/F/A/W/T ASPHALT |
| 25 | 3050 X 45 | PCN 64/F/A/W/T ASPHALT |
| Runway Designation | GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES OF THRESHOLD AND RWY END | |
| 07 | THR: 115445.633N 0753152.532E RWY END: 115520.943N 0753326.771E |