Kuttiadi acknowledged the supremacy of the Kottayam Raja, whose fortified palace stands on a hill. During the Pazhassi rebellion, Kuttiadi, which commanded one of the chief passes to Wayanad was of great strategic importance. In 1957, the shafts of two golden swords supposed to have been used by Pazhassi Raja were unearthed. Overlooking Kuttiadi and other regions is the 1758 m. height Banasura peak, named after the giant demon Banasura, who is supposed to have built a fort on the summit. Now the name of Kuttiadi connected with the hydroelectric project in Kuttiadi river basin.

Kuttiady has a Hydroelectric power plant that supplies much of Kerala's electric power. Actually, Kuttiyadi Dam is 25 km from Kuttiady town. It also serves as an irrigation project. The place was originally a forest owned by the Vengalil family but was nationalized following the accession of a communist administration in Kerala. During ancient Chera regime, the region was an important military strategic pass. Valayannur Chira is known for its natural environment. Kuttiyadi is also known for high-yielding coconut trees. Coconuts and coconut oil from kuttiyadi is supplied all over kerala as seed, in government initiative.

Kuttiady River (Kuttiady Puzha)
The Kuttiadi River:- Rising from the Narikota Ranges on the western slopes of the Wayanad Hills a part of Western Ghats at an elevation of 1220 m M.S.L. of the Kuttiyadi River flows through Vatakara, Koyilandy and Kozhikode Taluks. The river is also known as the Murat River and yellow river. This river has a length of 74 km. It falls into the Arabian Sea at Moorad about 6 km from Vadakara and along with its tributaries it drains in area of 583 km2.

The major tributaries of the river are the Oni puzha, the Thottilpalam Puzha the Kadiyangad puzha thevannathilpuzha and the Madappally Puzha. The river passes through Oorakuzhi Kuttiadi. Traveler, Muyippoth, Maniyur and Karuvacheri. The historical Kottakkal Forest is situated at the mouth of the river.

Kuttiady Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Kuttiady Peruvannamuzhi Dam is a dam in Kerala, situated in a small village. It is approximately 60 km from Kozhikode. You could reach there by a two-hour journey. It is situated in the north- East direction of Calicut city. There are many private bus services to this place. There is an artificial lake in Peruvannamuzhi. You can enjoy boating in Peruvannamuzhi artificial lake. While riding through the artificial lake, there you can see 'Smaraka Thottam', a garden made in the memory of great leaders of freedom struggle. The garden also offers a great enjoyment to you. It also gives you happiness, joy and refreshment.

Crocodile farm
There are more than twenty crocodiles here in different pools.

Peruvannamuzhi bird sanctuary
The bird sanctuary also offers you with birds of varieties more than 90 species. The Peacocks of Peruvannamuzhi is famous. But it is now considered as vulnerable species.

Peruvannamuzhi dam
The Peruvannamuzhi dam belongs to the Kuttiadi irrigation project. The water stored here is used for the production of electricity as well as for irrigation. This Peruvannamuzhi Dam is used for providing water to three main districts- Kozhikode, Malappuram and Kannur. Peruvannamuzhi Dam also serves water for the famous Japan Govt. Aided Drinking Water Project. Long tunnels runs from here for the purpose of provide drinking water to secluded villages of Kozhikode district. The Peruvannamuzhi Dam is 60 km from the Kozhikode city. You could reach here by private bus or by taxi. The Peruvannamuzhi Dam is also closed on national holidays and Sundays.

Indian Institution for Spice Research
Indian Institution for Spice Research is responsible for the production of various varieties of seeds and saplings here. 

Kuttiady Agricultural farm
Kuttiady Agricultural farm is also located at Peruvannamuzhi. 

Eco tourism Project
Kuttiady eco tourism project is based on the sound natural wealth of Janakikadu forest at Panthirikkara. The Janakikadu is 10 km from Peruvannamuzhi dam.