ABOUT PAYYANUR
Payyanur is situated in the Kannur district of Kerala. Sprawling in the valley of the lofty Ezhimala Hills, Payyanur has a distinguished place in the history and culture of the country.
This north end town of Kerala claims a rich and glorious heritage . The archeological remaining excavated from Payyanur and nearby places prove the existence of a civilized city in this area centuries ago.
The famous travelers, who visited here, have described about this area in high words. The famous traveler Ibn Bathutha visited Ezhimala in AD 1342 and wrote about the big seaport and the Chinese ships anchored here. 1n AD 1273 Abul Fida and in AD 1293 the world famous traveler Marco Polo, and in 15th century the Italian traveler Nicholo Kondi also visited this place and had given a very good impression about Ezhimala port which was called by the name “Heli”. The Portuguese Scholar and traveler Barbosa who made lot of researches and studies on Kerala and its People had described a lot about this place Centuries back Payyanur was a part of the Ezhimala Rajya. King Nandan who ruled this Ezhimala Rajya was very famous and mighty. The books written during Sang Time describe about this country and this king with much importance. Later Ezhimala became under the regime of the Chera Dynasty and thereafter the Mooshaka Dynasty. Ramanthali was the headquarters of the Mooshaka Dynasty.
Accommodation and dine facilities are available at cheaper rate at Payyanur. There is no star hotel here. Shanmuga Vilasam Bombay Hotel is one of the oldest hotels at Payyanur. There are restaurants in cooperative sector also. Swastikam Heritage Resort is built in traditional Kerala Tharavadu style. Kerala Government owns a PWD Rest house at Kotty. Marriage and reception halls are also available here
Hotel Tariff at Payyanur*
This north end town of Kerala claims a rich and glorious heritage . The archeological remaining excavated from Payyanur and nearby places prove the existence of a civilized city in this area centuries ago.
The famous travelers, who visited here, have described about this area in high words. The famous traveler Ibn Bathutha visited Ezhimala in AD 1342 and wrote about the big seaport and the Chinese ships anchored here. 1n AD 1273 Abul Fida and in AD 1293 the world famous traveler Marco Polo, and in 15th century the Italian traveler Nicholo Kondi also visited this place and had given a very good impression about Ezhimala port which was called by the name “Heli”. The Portuguese Scholar and traveler Barbosa who made lot of researches and studies on Kerala and its People had described a lot about this place Centuries back Payyanur was a part of the Ezhimala Rajya. King Nandan who ruled this Ezhimala Rajya was very famous and mighty. The books written during Sang Time describe about this country and this king with much importance. Later Ezhimala became under the regime of the Chera Dynasty and thereafter the Mooshaka Dynasty. Ramanthali was the headquarters of the Mooshaka Dynasty.
Health Care
GOVT. HOSPITALS
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Major Private Hospitals
| Hospital | Tel. no. |
| Mukunda Hospital | 202939, 202664 |
| B.K.M Hospital | 202929, 202120 |
| Deepak Nursing Home | 202963, 202142 |
| Indiraji Hospital | 203058, 202655 |
| Jazna Hospital | 202917, 202017 |
| Pai's Clinic | 202084, 205119 |
| A.K.G Co-Op Hospital | 207373, 204429 |
| Medical Care Hospital | 203450, 204370 |
| V.C.Nayanar Memorial Hospital | 204082 |
| P.V . Clinic | 202557, 202191 |
Distance from Payyanur to:
| Place | Distance (Km) | Place | Distance (Km) |
| Kasargod | 70 | Parassinikadavu | 28 |
| Kannur | 42 | Manglore | 120 |
| Calicut | 135 | Bangalore | 360 |
| Kalpetta | 170 | Mysore | 218 |
| Thalasseri | 65 | Ooty | 310 |
| Malappuram | 175 | Manipal | 195 |
| Palakkad | 274 | Coimbatore | 370 |
| Trichur | 278 | Thalakkaveri | 108 |
| Cochin | 370 | Thalakkaveri | 60 (via Pulingome) |
| Aleppy | 425 | Kanyakumari | 674 |
| Kottayam | 420 | Dharmastala | 198 |
| Idukki | 440 | Kollur Mookambika | 260 |
| Pathanamthitta | 500 | Gokarnam | 375 |
| Kollam | 514 | Chottanikkara | 375 |
| Trivandrum | 570 | Aathirapally | 340 |
| Guruvayoor | 270 | Munnar | 440 |
| Thekkady | 490 | Sringeri | 320 |
| Sabarimala | 560 | Vallickavu | 475 |
| Thirunelli | 170 | Bekal Fort |
O f f i c e s
| Office | Tel. no |
| Kerala State Electricity Board | 203036 |
| Telephone Exchange | |
| Pollution Control Board office | 202877 |
PWD Roads & Bridges Office
| |
Sub Treasury
| 203010 |
Sub Registrar's Offices
| |
32 Kerala Battalion NCC Office
| 202968 |
Payyanur Block Panchayath Office
| 202927 |
Municipal Office
| 202067 |
Asst. Educational Officer, Payyanur Sub District
| |
| KSRTC Office | 203062 |
| PWD Rest House | 202970 |
| Railway Station | 203078 |
| Naval Authority | 202004 |
| Post Office | 203040, 203055 |
| Circle Inspector Office | 203032 |
| Fire Force | 202901 |
Nationalized and Commercial Banks
| Bank | Contact No: |
| State Bank of India | Tel: 203096, 203069,203495 |
| State Bank of Travancore | Tel:202965,Fax:202319,Fax: 202319 Email:payyannur@sbt.co.in |
| Federal Bank | Tel: 202980 E-mail: fedpnr@md3.vsnl.net.in |
| Syndicate Bank | Tel: 203066, 203002 |
| Canara Bank | Tel: 203020, 202081 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | Tel: 205513 |
| Vijaya Bank | Tel: 202984 |
| Nedungadi Bank | Tel: 202959 |
| Catholic Syrian Bank | Tel: 203057 |
| North Malabar Grameen Bank | Tel: 203101 |
Co-operative Banks
| Bank | Contact No: |
| Service Co-op Bank - H.O | Tel: 202080 |
| Evening Branch | Tel: 203070 |
| Kotty Branch | Tel: 203060 |
| Annur Branch | Tel: 203540 |
| Vanitha Branch | Tel: 204380 |
| President | Tel: 503580 |
| Co-op Rural Bank H.O | Tel: 203004, 202662 |
| Perumba Branch | Tel: 202801 |
| Kankol Branch | Tel: 580238 |
| Ramanthaly Branch | Tel: 222115 |
| Kavvayi Branch | Tel: 203195 |
| Annur Branch | Tel: 505229 |
| Karivellur Branch | Tel: 550224 |
| Co-op Town Bank | Tel: 202950, 202930 |
| Evening Branch | Tel: 205671 |
| District Co-op Bank | Tel: 203058 |
| Evening Branch | Tel: 203288 |
| Kannur Boopanaya Bank | Tel: 203068 |
| Vellur Service Co-op Bank | Tel: 204691, 202368 |
| Kunnaru Service Co-op Bank | Tel: 590371 |
Other Financial Institutions
| Institution | Contact No: |
UAE Exchange Centre
| Tel: 208615.208616 Email: payfs@uaeexchange.co.in |
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | Tel: 203059. Email: licpnr@sancharnet.in |
Stay & Dine ...
Accommodation and dine facilities are available at cheaper rate at Payyanur. There is no star hotel here. Shanmuga Vilasam Bombay Hotel is one of the oldest hotels at Payyanur. There are restaurants in cooperative sector also. Swastikam Heritage Resort is built in traditional Kerala Tharavadu style. Kerala Government owns a PWD Rest house at Kotty. Marriage and reception halls are also available here
| Hotels/ Lodges | Tel. nos. |
| Alankar Lodge | 203034 |
| Dwaraka Lodge | 202175, 202504 |
| Everest Lodge | 202911 |
| M.C Lodge | 205283 |
| K.M Lodge | 203104 |
| Madeena Lodge | 204035 |
| Perumal Tourist Home | 202934, 204944 |
| Royal Lodge | 202928 |
| Payyanur Lodge | 205194 |
| Swastikam The Heritage | 202898 |
| Vyshak International Hotel | 206591 |
| Restaurant | Tel. nos. |
| Hotel Afsana | 203381 |
| Hotel Kairali | |
| Hotel Ravindra | 203920 |
| Hotel Kaveri | 204354 |
| Ruchi Restaurant | 204205 |
| Hotel Chaithram | 204205 |
| KTDC Beer Parlor | 204284 |
| Hotel Topstar | 202421, 204241 |
| Archana Bar & Restaurant | 203175 |
| Bombay Hotel | 204944, 203044 |
| Cool Land | 203826 |
| Hotel Sadhya | 203342 |
| Hotel Rajeev | 205399 |
Marriage, Reception Halls and Catering
| Auditorium | Tel. nos. |
| Aradhana Auditorium | 203330 |
| Ayodhya Auditorium | 202734, 204734 |
| Sree Valsam Auditorium | 202504 |
| Sannidanam Auditorium | 203697 |
| Mayura Auditorium | 206089 |
| Kaveri Auditorium | 202928 |
| Geethanjali, Kandoth | 206746 |
| VeeVees Auditorium, Karivellur | 261950 |
Hotel Tariff at Payyanur*
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