Kupam
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Kuppam is a small village situated in the Kannur district of Kerala state, [[South India].
The village is divided into two parts, south and north. South Kuppam is a part of Taliparamba municipality. North Kuppam, or also called ‘Mukkunnu’, is a part of Pariyaram Village Panchayath.
During 1960s and 70s this village was a famous commercial center of spices. The national highway 17 is passing through this village.
[edit] Geography
Like most other places of Kerala, Kuppam is situated in the valley of ‘Sahya Mountain’. Kuppam is about 25 km east from Arabian Sea.
[edit] Kuppam River
Kuppam river is one of the famous rivers of Kerala, which originates from the hilly area of western Kanrnataka. It flows into the Arabian Sea. The place got its name from Kuppam River. The meaning of the word is almost anonymous. Once, Kuppam River was the only was to travel into the hilly areas of Kannur district. But after the construction of Kuppam Bridge, passenger boats almost disappeared.
[edit] Kuppam Bridge
Kuppam Bridge was built in 1970 with British construction methods, which consists of 5 huge arches each side. The bridge is attractive for its construction style.
