Muzhappilangad (മുഴപ്പിലങ്ങാട്) is a coastal census town near Thalassery in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a suburb of kannur city

Tourist attractions

This village is renowned for its 3.4 km long pristine Muzhappilangad beach. Dharmadam Island is visible from here and Anjarakandy river enters in Arabian sea near this place.

Access

The nearest town to Muzhappilangad is Thalassery is 7 km away. Kannur is 13 km from Muzhappilangad.

Festivals

Muzhappilangad is famous for "Thalappoli", a three-day ritual celebrated in March at the Sree Koormba Temple.

Demographics

India census, Muzhappilangad had a population of 23,709. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Muzhappilangad has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 83%. In Muzhappilangad, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.