Marad Beach Explained

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

• The Panniyankara ROB, A Road Overbridge is being constructed at Panniyankara on the national highway. Once this ROB is completed, Marad will start tasting the fruits of development.
• Gotheeshwaram temple

See also

• Chalappuram
• Kallayi
• Kozhikode beach
• Beypore
• Nallalam

References

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Notes and References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20120819024224/http://www.hindu.com/2003/05/31/stories/2003053100621000.htm The Marad massacre
2. News: Kerala court awards life sentence to 62 accused in Marad case . Zee News . 15 January 2009 . en.
3. Web site: Probe into Marad riots | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India.