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Annur, Payyanur
അന്നൂർ
Village
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKannur
MunicipalityPayyannur
Postal code
670307
Vehicle registrationKL-86

Annur is a village in the Kannur district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated immediately north of Payyannur.[1]

History & Culture

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Annur has a history connected with progressive social and political movements in Northern Malabar.[2] Prominent local institutions include the People's Arts Club, Sanjayan Library, Kasturba Library, Ekajalaka Career Guidance Centre, Annur Sri Mahavishnu Temple, and Thalayanneri Temple.[3] The Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Annur.

Transport

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Annur is well connected to Payyannur town, with more than five roads connecting different areas of the village. A key advantage of Annur's location is its close proximity to major local hubs. Key destinations—including Payyanur town, Trikaripur town, local bus terminals, the railway station, major hospitals, and the National Highway—are all situated within a 2 to 3 kilometer radius of the village. The nearest airport is Kannur International Airport.

Notable people

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Several prominent personalities in cinema, theatre, literature, and the Indian independence movement hail from or are associated with Annur:

  • K. P. Kunhirama Poduval – Freedom fighter and orator who founded the Sanjayan Smaraka Grandhalayam (Sanjayan Memorial Library) in Annur.
  • Chidambaram – Film director and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema, best known for directing Jan.E.Man and Manjummel Boys.
  • Ganapathi – Film actor, screenwriter, and dubbing artist.
  • Babu Annur – Theatre activist and film actor, recipient of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.
  • M. T. Annur – Drama writer, theatre director, and Malayalam film director, known for directing Kaalchilambu.

Culture and Places of Worship

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Annur and its surrounding areas host several prominent temples and places of worship that serve as cultural and religious centers for the local community. Key places of worship include:

  • Annur Sri Mahavishnu Temple[4]
  • Thalayanneri Poomala Bhagavathi Kavu[5]
  • Thayineri Kurinji Temple
  • Thattarkadavu Muthappan Temple

Education

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Annur and its neighboring localities are served by a network of primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools. Key educational institutions in and near the village include:

  • Government UP School, Annur[6]
  • Vellur Government High School[7]
  • Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annur[8]
  • St. Mary's Girls High School, Payyanur[9]
  • Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Payyannur
  • Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Payyannur

References

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Category:Villages in Kannur district