Kunhome
Kunhome | |
|---|---|
town | |
 kunhome | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | wayanad |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 670731 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-12,72 |
Kunhome is a small village situated in Thondernadu Panchayath, Wayanad district, Kerala, India. It has a diverse cultural heritage. Kunhome is a hub for domestic and international tourists. The village has a distinct identity in tourist destinations of Wayanad due to its historical and cultural heritage.
History
[edit]In 2024, Kunhome was one of the villages in Wayanad district worst affected by the deadliest landslides in the history of Kerala.[1][2]
Transportation
[edit]Kunhome can be accessed from Mananthavady or Kalpetta. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.
The nearest railway station is at Mysore and the nearest airports are Kozhikode International Airport-120 km, Bengaluru International Airport-290 km, and Kannur International Airport, 58 km.
References
[edit]- ^ "Wayanad: Massive landslides kill 123, trap dozens in Kerala". BBC News. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Wayanad landslides: 133 dead, 481 saved, at least 98 missing". Onmanorama. 30 July 2024. Archived from the original on 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
In terms of fatalities, this is the largest landslide-related disaster to strike Kerala.
Kunhome wraps a lore and unending charm.
പഴശിയുടെ കോട്ട തേടി, വയനാടന് വനത്തിനുള്ളില്.....
Work on Kumkichira heritage museum begins
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