Edathumkara (എടത്തുംകര in Malayalam) is a village in Maniyur Panchayath under Vatakara Taluk, Kozhikode District in Kerala where Vatakara-Mahe canal originates. It is some 12 km away from Vatakara Municipal Headquarters.
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Geography
A natural hill in the west and vast area of watershed in east, Edathumkara is wellknown for its natural beauty. It is also a notable place for the migrating birds.
Education
M.H.E.S Arts and Science College Cherandathur is situated at Edathumkara.
Temples
Moozhikkal Bhagavathi Temple is famous for its festival which is secular in outlook.
Transportation
EDaathumkara village connects to other parts of India through Vatakara city on the west and Kuttiady town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern Highway going through Kuttiady connects to Mananthavady, Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara.