The archaeological remains excavated from Payyanur and nearby places prove the existence of a civilized city in this area centuries ago. Years ago Payyanur was a part of the Ezhimala kingdom. King Nandan who ruled this Ezhimala Rajya was very famous and mighty. The books written during Sang Time describe about this country and this king with much importance. Later Ezhimala became under the regime of the Chera Dynasty and thereafter the Mooshaka Dynasty. When Brahmins took over the control of the society of Kerala, they formed 64 "manigramas "(villages) and Payyanur was one among them. It is observed that the customs of the Brahmins of Payyanur is entirely different from that of the Brahmins of other parts of Kerala. The main peculiarity is of the Brahmans of this village is that they follow matrilineal system. During the regime of the Kolathiri Dynasty Payyanur was a part of Kolathu Nadu ruled by the Kolathiri Rajas based in Chirakkal near Kannur. During the British Rule, Payyanur was considered as a part of the Chirakkal Taluk. Till the formation of the Kerala State in 1957 Payyanur remained in the Malabar District of the Madras State. The famous travelers, who visited here are Ibn Bathutha, Marco Polo, Abul Fida, Nicholo Kondi, Barbosa, Dr Herman Gundert and William Logan all have written about the port ,the Chinese ships anchored here and about the rich heritage of Payyanur.

The archaeological remains excavated from Payyanur and nearby places prove the existence of a civilized city in this area centuries ago. Years ago Payyanur was a part of the Ezhimala kingdom. King Nandan who ruled this Ezhimala Rajya was very famous and mighty. The books written during Sang Time describe about this country and this king with much importance. Later Ezhimala became under the regime of the Chera Dynasty and thereafter the Mooshaka Dynasty. When Brahmins took over the control of the society of Kerala, they formed 64 "manigramas "(villages) and Payyanur was one among them. It is observed that the customs of the Brahmins of Payyanur is entirely different from that of the Brahmins of other parts of Kerala. The main peculiarity is of the Brahmans of this village is that they follow matrilineal system. During the regime of the Kolathiri Dynasty Payyanur was a part of Kolathu Nadu ruled by the Kolathiri Rajas based in Chirakkal near Kannur. During the British Rule, Payyanur was considered as a part of the Chirakkal Taluk. Till the formation of the Kerala State in 1957 Payyanur remained in the Malabar District of the Madras State. The famous travelers, who visited here are Ibn Bathutha, Marco Polo, Abul Fida, Nicholo Kondi, Barbosa, Dr Herman Gundert and William Logan all have written about the port ,the Chinese ships anchored here and about the rich heritage of Payyanur.

By Air:The Bajpe Airport at Mangalore is the nearest airport(120kms ) and the Calicut International Airport at Karipur is 135 kms away. By Rail: The broad gauge railway line links Payyanur to Mumbai and other major cities in Western, Central and Northern India via the Konkan Railway. The broad gauge rail network also links Payyanur to Chennai and other major cities in Eastern India (via Chennai) and Southern India (via Palakkad). By Road: NH 17 connects Payyanur with Kannur and Mangalore. There are regular State Government and Private bus services connecting Payyanur to Kannur and Mangalore.

Nearest airport : Karipurairport - 135 km , Bajpeairportmangalore - 120 km
Nearest railway : Payyanur - 0 km
Nearby tourist place :Bekal - 40 km
Nearest major towns : Ezhimala - 12 km

By Air:The Bajpe Airport at Mangalore is the nearest airport(120kms ) and the Calicut International Airport at Karipur is 135 kms away. By Rail: The broad gauge railway line links Payyanur to Mumbai and other major cities in Western, Central and Northern India via the Konkan Railway. The broad gauge rail network also links Payyanur to Chennai and other major cities in Eastern India (via Chennai) and Southern India (via Palakkad). By Road: NH 17 connects Payyanur with Kannur and Mangalore. There are regular State Government and Private bus services connecting Payyanur to Kannur and Mangalore.

Payyannur is located at 12.1°N 75.2°E. It has an average elevation of 16 metres. is surrounded by rivers. Payyanur is surrounded by rivers namely Perumba Puzha (known as perumbuzha or vannathi puzha), punnakka puzha and thattar puzha. Apart from these rivers there are many smaller canals like Naranga thodu. Perumba bridge on the national highway separates Payyanur from Kunhimangalam Panchayat.

Payyannur is located at 12.1°N 75.2°E. It has an average elevation of 16 metres. is surrounded by rivers. Payyanur is surrounded by rivers namely Perumba Puzha (known as perumbuzha or vannathi puzha), punnakka puzha and thattar puzha. Apart from these rivers there are many smaller canals like Naranga thodu. Perumba bridge on the national highway separates Payyanur from Kunhimangalam Panchayat.

The climate is pleasant throughout the year except for heavy monsoons in June and July.

The climate is pleasant throughout the year except for heavy monsoons in June and July.

Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Pavithra Mothiram, Theyyam

Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Pavithra Mothiram, Theyyam

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