Thavakkara is a small area located in the heart of Kannur City

Kannur

Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...

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. There are well known temples, schools, hotels and business firms in Thavakkara. Its located near to Central Railway Station in Kannur. Kannur's Main Municipal Bus Terminal is in Thavakkara.

Thavakkara got its name from Thava. Main Attractions are Muttappan Temple, Royal Omars, Friends Club, Malabar Residence ...etc.