Koolimadu
Koolimadu | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Koolimadu Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°16′17″N 75°58′40″E / 11.2714°N 75.9778°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chathamangalam panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673661 |
| Telephone code | 0495 |
| Vehicle registration | Kl-11 & KL 57 |
Koolimadu is a village in Chathamangalam Gram panchayat in the Kozhikode district, state of Kerala, India.[1]
This village is known as India's first anti-tobacco village.[2][3]
Anti-tobacco initiative
[edit]Koolimadu became tobacco-free on 11 January 1995, following a year-long community campaign involving local clubs, residents, and doctors to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking and chewing tobacco.[4]
The initiative includes community awareness programs, signage informing visitors of the ban, and active participation by local traders to maintain a smoke-free environment.[5]
Local residents report reduced cases of respiratory and smoking-related illnesses since the ban was implemented.[6]
Geography
[edit]The village lies along the bank of the Chaliyar River, approximately 3 km from Mavoor and 25 km from Kozhikode city.[7]
Transportation
[edit]Koolimadu is connected by local roads to nearby towns including Kozhikode, Mavoor, Mukkom, and Areakode.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Kerala's Koolimadu marks 25 years of being tobacco-free". The Hindu. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ "India's first anti-tobacco village sets an example". The Times of India. 25 December 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Kerala village bans smoking, stays tobacco-free for decades". NDTV. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Kerala village celebrates 20 years of tobacco-free status". Deccan Chronicle. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Kerala village remains tobacco-free for decades". The News Minute. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Kerala village shows health benefits of tobacco-free living". LiveMint. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Koolimadu, Kerala" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Transport connectivity in Kozhikode district". The New Indian Express. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2025.