| Year of Formation : | 1957, January 1 |
| Kannur district has the longest coastline among the districts (82 Kms) |
| Land of Theyyam |
| The only Muslim royal family (Arackal) of Kerala is based in Kannur |
| The first Medical College in Kerala began in the co-operative sector is at Pariyaram in Kannur district |
| The erstwhile Kolathunad Kingdom and the only Muslim dynasty in Kerala- Arakkal dynasty are in Kannur district |
| Fort Angelo built by the Portuguese is at Kannur |
| Thalassery in Kannur district is called the town of 3'C's - Cake, Circus, Cricket |
| The first bakery in Kerala was started in Thalassery |
| Thalassery in Kannur district was a main centre of the British in Kerala |
| The other attractions include Ezhimala Naval Academy, Payyambalam beach and Snake Park at Pappinisseri |
| Kannur has the concentration of Handloom industry |
| The longest beach in Kerala Muzhuppilangady is in Kannur District |
| The first Panchayat to become cent percent literate through 'Akshara Keralam' project Karivallur, Kannur district |
| Kannur district leads in Cashewnut production |
| Kottiyoor temple in Kannur district is called 'Varanasi of South' |
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