Payyoli

Payyoli is a municipality located in the Quilandy Taluk of Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India. It had a population of 49,470 as of the 2011 census, with a growth rate of 11.09% from 2001 to 2011. The population density is 2214 people per square kilometer, with a male population of 23,152 and a female population of 26,318.

How to Reach Payyoli?

Payyoli is connected to other parts of India via National Highway 66. The closest airports are located in Kannur and Kozhikode, and the nearest railway station is Payyoli railway station. The northern section of National Highway 66 goes through Payyoli and leads to Mangalore, Goa, and Mumbai, while the southern section connects to Cochin and Trivandrum.
Closest railway station: Payyoli
Closest bus stand: Payyoli
Closest airports: Calicut International Airport and Kannur International Airport
Closest police station: Payyoli
Closest Fire Station: Vadakara
Closest Govt. School: GVHSS Payyoli

Tourists Attractions Nearby Payyoli

Velliyamkallu
Velliyamkallu is a large and imposing rock that was once used by the Kunjali Marakkar as a strategic point to attack the Portuguese during their invasions. It is located approximately 10 kilometers from Payyoli beach. The famous Malayalam novelist M. Mukundan has written about this location in his novel “Daivathinte Vikruthkal.”

Payyoli Beach
Payyoli Beach is a beach situated in Payyoli, on the North Malabar coast of Kozhikode district in Kerala, India. It is known for being the birthplace of India’s renowned athlete P.T Usha, who was referred to as the “Payyoli Express.” The beach is characterized by silver sand and an abundance of palm groves, and the seawater is shallow, making it ideal for swimming and water sports.

Other Travel Destinations Close to Payyoli

Kunhali Marakkar Museum	Thuraserikkadavu	Velliyam Kallu	Iringal Craft Village	Thikkodi Drive in Beach
Kadalur Light House	Kovvapuram Chira	Thurasserikkadavu Palam	Akalappuzha Backwater View Point	Kolavi Palam Beach & Turtle Breeding Centre
Parapalli Beach	Micro Wave View Point	Mini Goa – Beach near Kolavipalam	Hochimin City	Sand Banks Beach

PT Usha – Payyoli Express

Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, popularly known as P. T. Usha, is an Indian track and field athlete from Kerala state. She is nicknamed the “Payyoli Express” as she was born in the village of Payyoli, in the Kozhikode district. In 1976, the Kerala state government established a sports school for women, and Usha was selected to represent her district. She has been an active figure in Indian athletics since 1979 and is considered one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced. Usha currently runs the Usha School of Athletics at Koyilandy in Kerala.

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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

Where is Payyoli located?

Payyoli is a municipality town located on the Malabar Coast of Kozhikode district in the South Indian state of Kerala.

What is the population of Payyoli?

As of the 2011 census, the population of Payyoli was 49,470 with a growth rate of 11.09% during 2001-2011.

How do I get to Payyoli?

Payyoli is connected to other parts of India via National Highway 66. The nearest airports are located in Kannur and Kozhikode, and the nearest railway station is Payyoli railway station.

What is Velliyamkallu?

Velliyamkallu is a large rock located about 10 kilometers from Payyoli beach. Historically, it was used as a vantage point by the Kunjali Marakkar to attack the invading Portuguese.

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