About Munderi

Munderi is a census town located in Kannur district of Kerala State. This town is located at 11.92 Degrees North Latitude and at 75.47 Degrees East Longitude. The total area of this town is about 20.42 sq km. Total population of Munderi is about 29, 901. Out of total population 47% is male population and 53% is female population. The average literacy rate of Munderi is 90.5%. The languages spoken here are Malayalam and English. As Munderi is located near to the Arabian Sea, the climate here is hot and humid.

Business and Economy of Munderi

Munderi Vayal is a huge stretch of paddy field which is spread over an area of 6 km.

Locality of Munderi

Find below the various districts, towns and cities around Munderi which form the locality of Munderi.

• Kasaragod: 80.7 km
• Kodagu: 63.0 km
• Wayanad: 78.4 km
• Mahe: 22.7 km

Listed below the cities/towns that are located around Munderi:

• Sulya: 71.5 km
• Madikeri: 66.2 km
• Gonikoppa
  
• Virajpet: 49.4 km
  
  

Tourist Places around Munderi

Munderi has hosts of tourist destinations around it. Tourists get to see ancient forts, religious shrines and beautiful beaches around it. The famous attractions around Munderi are St. Angelos Fort, Thalassery Fort, Muzhappilangad Beach, Ezhimala, Pazhassi Dam, Payyambala Beach Resort, Moppila Bay, Pythal Mala, Parassinikkadavu Snake Park and Gundert Bungalow.

Beaches around Munderi

Munderi is also a perfect holiday retreat for the beach lovers. Travelers can head for some of the most spectacular beaches from Munderi. The list of nearby beaches to Munderi is below:

• Kovalam Beach: 427.3 km
• Parankipatai Beach: 473 km
• Silver Beach: 473.6 km
• Kayalpattinam Beach: 476.6 km
• Pondicherry Beach: 481.0 km
  
  

One Day Trips from Munderi

Muderi offers some popular tourist places in its surrounding districts that can be covered in a day from here. Read below to know more about some of these places.

Munderi to Kozhikode

Kozhikode can be reached within 2 hours from Munderi. The Kozhikode, erstwhile Calicut, is a popular tourist destination of Kerala. The famous attractions of Kozhikode are Thikkoti Light House, Kappad Beach, Kozhikode Beach, Beypore, Payyoli Beach and Vellari Mala.

Munderi to Kasaragod

Kasaragod can be reached from Munderi by road and rail both. The total road distance between Munderi and Kasaragod is about 100 KM and it takes around 2 – 3 hours to cover this distance. Trains like Yeshvantpur Express, Maveli Express, Mangalore Express and Parasuram Express pass through Kannur and it is easy to reach Munderi from Kannur. The famous attractions of Kasaragod are Lord Shiva Temple at Adoor, Madiyan Kulom Temple at Ajanoor, Anandashram , Nityanandasramam, Ananthapura Lake Temple, Bekal Fort, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Chandragiri Fort, Hosdurg Fort and Edneer Mutt.

Weekend Destinations from Munderi

Munderi offers beautiful tourist destinations that can be enjoyed during a short vacation. Read below to know about some of these wonderful Weekend Destinations that can be visited from Munderi.

Munderi to Malappuram

The road distance between Munderi and Malapparum is about 140 km. It takes about 4 hours to reach Malappuram from Munderi. The popular tourist attractions of Malappuram are Kadampuzha Bhagavathi Temple, Padinharekara Beach, Angadipuram, Trikandiyur Lord Shiva Temple, Mumburam Shrine, Valiya Juma Masjid, Biyyam Kayal and Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary.

Munderi to Kalpetta

The road distance between Kalpetta in Kerala and Munderi is about 150 km. It takes near about 3 – 4 hours to reach Kalpetta from Munderi. Kalpetta is famous for its natural attractions. Lush green surroundings, gushing waterfalls and crystal clear water bodies are the prime attractions of Kalpetta. The tourist attractions of Kalpetta are Edakkal Caves, Thirunelli Temple, Chembra Peak, Banasura Hill, Soochippara Falls, Meenmutty Falls, Papanashini River, Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Pookot Lake, Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Puliyarmala Jain Temple.

Transport in Munderi

Munderi can be reached by the three common means of transport that is road, rail and air. Munderi can be easily accessed through the highway connecting Mysore and Kannur. Munderi is located only 12 km away from Kannur, the district headquarters. The state capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, is located at a distance of 407.9 km from Munderi. Bangalore, the state capital of Karnataka State is located at a distance of 259 km from Munderi.  The villages near to Munderi are Chelora (4.1 km), Elayavoor (5.7 km), Peralasseri (11.9 km), Edakkad (14 km) and Muzhappilanqad (14.5 km).

Nearby Railway Stations to Munderi

Kannur South is the nearest railway station to Munderi. It is located at a distance 8.2 km from Munderi. The list of other nearby railway stations to Munderi is given below:

• Chirakkal Railway Station: 9.6 km
• Valapattanam Railway Station: 9.8 km
• Ganaur Railway Station: 10.1 km
• Jakanur Railway Station: 10.1 km
  
  

Nearby Airports to Munderi

Calicut International Airport is the nearest airport to Munderi. It is located at a distance of 104.1 km from Munderi. Other airports located nearby to Munderi are

• Mangalore International Airport: 129.1km
• Mysore Airport: 137.9km
• Peelamedu Airport: 224km
• Bajpe Airport: 116km
  
  

Distance from Munderi

To plan a pefect road trip from Munderi, check below to note the distance and estimated time of journey.

Distance from Munderi to Ooty: 214 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 5 hours 40 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Namakkal: 401 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 8 hours 45 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Coimbatore: 274 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 7 hours 17 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Karur: 406 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 8 hours 49 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Erode: 347 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 7 hours 37 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Tiruchirappalli: 492 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 10 hours 18 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Karaikudi: 496 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 11 hours 32 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Dindigul: 392 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 9 hours 28 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Palakkad: 222 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 6 hours 2 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Thrissur: 217 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 5 hours 49 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Munnar: 375 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 9 hours 24 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Kodaikanal: 396 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 10 hours 2 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Madikeri: 103 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 2 hours 34 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Chikkamagaluru: 277 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 6 hours 29 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Tiruppur: 345 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 7 hours 35 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Mandya: 204 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 4 hours 28 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Mysore: 170 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 3 hours 45 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Bengalore: 301 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 6 hours 27 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Shivamogga: 344 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 7 hours 21 minutes

Distance from Munderi to Hiriyur: 345 km
Estimated Time of Journey by Road: 7 hours 13 minutes

Fact File of Munderi

Town: Munderi
District: Kannur
Block: Edakkad
State: Karnataka
Total Population: 29,901
Total Area: 20.42 sq km
Latitude: 11.92 0N
Longitude: 75.47 0E
Official Language: Malayalam, English
Pin Code of Munderi: 670591
Post Office Munderi: Eachur

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