Chengalayi River
Chengalayi River
Chengalayi, a beautiful village located on the banks of the Valapattanam River, one of the main rivers in Kannur district, has significant geographical and cultural connections with the river.
Here are the main details about Valapattanam River and Chengalayi:
1. Flow of Valapattanam River
Originating from the Western Ghats in Karnataka, the Valapattanam River flows into Kerala, passing through key areas including Chengalayi. The river flows through the boundaries of Chengalayi Panchayat, and in these parts, it has a good width and depth.
2. Chengalayi Bridge (Chengalayi Suspension Bridge)
There is a Chengalayi Suspension Bridge connecting Chengalayi with the Adur area of Malappattam Panchayat over the Valapattanam River. Before this bridge was built, people relied on 'Chengalayi Kadavu' boats to cross the river.
3. Agricultural Prosperity
The presence of the Valapattanam River keeps the soil and nature in Chengalayi fertile and productive. The riverbanks support traditional crops like coconut, areca nut, and various other local cultivation.
