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Nellikunnu is an Indian village. It is 2 km away from
Kasaragod Kasaragod () is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala and ...
. Nellikunnu means "the mountain of nellika" (a fruit). Many historical monuments, including the tomb of Thangal Uppapa and many shrines, are located in this province.


Thangal Uppapa

Thangal Uppapa is mystic saint hailing from Kollam, Kerala. His tomb locates at Nellikunnu, 2 km away from
Kasaragod Kasaragod () is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala and ...
, is pilgrimage centre.


Muhyaddin Juma Masjid

Nellikunnu Muhyaddin Juma Masjid, one of primitive masjids in
Kasaragod Kasaragod () is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala and ...
, houses the tomb of Thangal Uppapa and also include huge number of believers. It is also considered as the center of religious unity in the locality. It is believed that the construction of the mosque is earlier than the arrival of Thangal Uppapa.


Badriya Masjid Nellikunnu Beach Road

It is believed that the site of this masjid was the place of the saint's usual sitting.


Anvarul Uloom Aided Upper primary School

Anvarul Uloom Aided Upper Primary School, Nellikunnu (A.U.A.U.P.School) is a primary school managed by Thangal Uppapa committee and aided by Kerala government. It is established under auspicious occasion to promote the educational activities among backward communities of mappila and fisheries.


Gov. Voccasional Higher Secondary School for Girls

Gov. Voccasional Higher Secondary School for Girls, one of main girls-only school in
Kasaragod Kasaragod () is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala and ...
, locates in Nellikunnu. It provides all educational facilities for girls of location and promote women education of the district...


The Peace Public School

Peace Public School is private school, affording international facilities for students.


The Guide School

The Guide School is private school owned Iqbal. There is nursery school also active under the management.


Light house

Light house, the sole type in
Kasaragod Kasaragod () is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala and ...
, locates in this location. It was built under the Kochi shipyard.


Image gallery

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References

{{commons category, Nellikunnu Suburbs of Kasaragod