Irikkur
According to 2011 census data, Irikkur had a population of 13,820 of which 6,690 are males while 7,130 are females. Irikkur Census Town has total administration over 2,327 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. In Irikkur, Female Sex Ratio is of 1066 against state average of 1084. Moreover Child Sex Ratio is around 991 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Irikkur is 92.03 % lower than state average of 94.00 %. In Irikkur, Male literacy is around 96.30 % while female literacy rate is 88.08 %
Source - Wikipedia [Apr 2021]
Irikkur has historic and commercial importance, and is one of the largest Mappila Muslim majority towns (76%) in Kannur district and lies on the banks of the Irikkur River, locally known as the "Ayippuzha". This river was the geographical border of the former Kottayam of erstwhile Veera pazhassi Raja'. People residing both side of the river mingled together and this cooperation resulted in the formation of Irikkur village covering both banks of the river. The name "Irikkur" was considered to be formed from the Malayalam word 'iru kara ooru' which means a village of both banks of the river.
Colleges
Sibga Arts and Science College
Rahmaniyya Arabic College
Schools
Islahi CBSE School
English Valley School
GHSS Irikkur
K M A U P School
Horizon CBSE School
