Vengalam is a town in

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, approximately 10 km from

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(Calicut City) and very near

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. The landmark is the Railway Overbridge inaugurated by Chief Minister

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. This 433-metre bridge was constructed at a cost of Rs.4.59 crores and was a boon for the frequent travellers through the national Highway 17 from Kozhikode to

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The New Vengalam Junction

Vengalam township has risen to importance because of the completion of the new road from Ramanattukara to Vengalam with a 30 meter width. The proposed inauguration of the road on 21 January 2016 will boost the development of the area.

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