Kasargode AT A GLANCE Area 1992 sq.km. District Population 10,7,508 Temperature Mean Max. 36.5 deg.CMean Min. 27.25 deg. C Climate Tropical Altitude Sea level Rainfall 344cm (Annual) Tourist Season August to March Kasargode, is the only Kerala district that grows tobacco. It is also the largest producer of arecanut. Before the formation of Kerala, a section of the district was with South Canara of Karnataka. Language and life style of the Kasargode is till considerably influenced by Kannada culture. A dozen rivers give life to the farming community in the district which has 77 km seashore. Tourist Spots BAKKEL : Bekkal beach is being groomed as a major tourist hub in the western coast. Bekkal fort is one of the best preserved in Kerala.Conveyance to Air The nearest airport at Mangalore, 73 km away. Rail Kasargode, a major stop between Mangalore and Kannur. Road N H 17 goes through Kasargode. Kasargode-Puthoor( Karnataka) road leads to Madikkery, Mysore and Bangalore. KSRTC operates buses to Mangalore and several parts of Kerala.
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