Social Infrastructure
Connectivity
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Kozhikode has good connectivity
It is well connected to the neighbouring states by road, rail and air and by waterways.
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Karipur International Airport is located in Kozhikode 30 kms away from the city.
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This airport has domestic flights connecting to all major cities and also to prominent Middle Eastern cities such as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Bahrain, Jeddah, Riyadh, Muscat and Doha.
Healthcare
Kozhikode district is also a prominent centre for medical and health care. Two prominent multi specialty hospitals of the district, Malabar Institute of Medical Science (600 bed capacity) and Baby Memorial Hospital (800 bed capacity) are located in Kozhikode city.
Following table illustrates the health care infrastructure the district:
Health care Infrastructure | Number |
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Ayurvedic Hospital | 7 |
Unani Hospital | 1 |
Community Health Centers | 11 |
Primary Health Centers | 66 |
Dispensaries | 142 |
Sub health Centers | 410 |
Transportation
Rail Connectivity
Railway Connects to all parts of India through Southern railway and Konkan.
Road Connectivity
Through three National Highways to Mumbai and Kanyakumari, Bangalore, Salem and Chennai.
Retail & Entertainment Avenues
Despite of being the capital land of powerful Zamorins, Kozhikode has also shown up itself as a fruitful center for cultural entertainment. The land is packed with multiplex cinemas, malls and other entertaining centers with gaming, bowling alley and all retail brands. Coffee shops, fast food joints are all on the high streets.
There are pristine beaches in the city the best planetarium in the state, Back waters, Hill stations and wildlife sanctuaries around the park makes it as great weekend spots.