Marad Beach, Kozhikode
Muchundi Mosque, Kuttichira
Muchundi Mosque, Kuttichira
Coordinates: 11°12′27″N 75°47′13″E / 11.20745°N 75.78706°E / 11.20745; 75.78706
CountryIndia
StateKerala

Marad Beach is a small fishing village near Kallayi in Kozhikode city in India. The beach is located behind Kallayi railway station.

The Marad Road starts from Kallayi town and passes through Chakkum Kadavu village and Payyanakkal village. Marad and Kayyadithode villages are adjacent to each other.

History

In 2003, eight Hindus and one Muslim were killed in a religiously-motivated incident.[1] In 2009, a special court sentenced 62 people for life imprisonment.[2]

Economy

Fishing is the major economic activity here.

Landmarks

See also

References

  1. ^ The Marad massacre The Hindu, Saturday, 31 May 2003
  2. ^ "Kerala court awards life sentence to 62 accused in Marad case". Zee News. 15 January 2009.

[1]

  1. ^ "Probe into Marad riots | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India".
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