12 Facts About Payyanur

1.

Payyanur derives its name from the renowned Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple located here.

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2.

Payyanur is one of several extant ancient civilized places in Kerala.

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3.

Later, the name Payyanur became common and thus the developed city of today came into existence.

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4.

Until the formation of Kerala State in 1957, Payyanur remained in the Malabar District of the Madras State.

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5.

Payyanur Taluk is one among the five taluks in Kannur district which has administration over 22 villages.

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6.

Payyanur Municipality is divided into 44 wards covering an area of 54.

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7.

Payyanur is headquarters of one among the four sub divisions in Kannur rural police district formed on 18.

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8.

Payyanur has several private and KSRTC buses plying places inside and outside the district.

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9.

Payyanur is well-connected to its suburbs through several bus services.

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10.

Payyanur is one of the major station that lies in the Shoranur-Mangalore Section of Southern Railway and comes under A category stations under Palakkad division.

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11.

Payyanur Pavithram, or Pavithra Mothiram is a particular ring worn during performing Vedic or holy rituals or during the "pithrubali" in the Hindu tradition.

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12.

The formation of Payyanur Pavitram is closely related to Payyanur Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple.

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