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Arikkulam Panchayat is a region included in the Midland zone of the Kozhikode district. According to Kerala's geographical classification, it mainly falls under the Interiors/Midland (Iḍanāḍu) category.
General Topographical Features:
Elevation: It is a low-lying area, not far above sea level. The average elevation of the Panchayat is approximately 2 meters (6.6 ft), which indicates a topography close to the coastal region.
Terrain:
The region is a mixture of small undulations (ചരിവുകൾ) and plains (സമതലങ്ങൾ).
It is primarily composed of Laterite soil (ചെങ്കൽ മണ്ണ്). This type of soil is commonly found in the midland regions of Kozhikode district.
Water Availability: The region has paddy fields (Vayalukal), streams (Thoḍukal), and small backwaters/inlets (Chālikal). 'Veliyannur Challi' is a major attraction here.
Agriculture: Typical crops cultivated in the midland topography include paddy (in fields), plantations like coconut (Thengu), arecanut (Kavuṅṅu), and plantain (Vāzha), as well as rubber.
In summary, Arikkulam Panchayat has a midland topography, rich in laterite soil, consisting of small hills, plains, and paddy fields, and is located close to the coast.
