Which religion is more in Kannur?
Hinduism is the majority religion of Kannur district. Muslims and Christians form a significant minority.
Where did Kerala Muslims come from?
The Mappila community originated primarily as a result of the West Asian contacts with Kerala, which was fundamentally based upon commerce (“the spice trade”). As per local tradition, Islam reached Malabar Coast, of which the Kerala state is a part of, as early as the 7th century AD.
How many Muslims are in Kannur?
As per official census 2011 and population data 2021 of Kannur district, Hindu are majority in Kannur state. Total population of Kannur district is 2,523,003 as per census 2011….Kannur District Religion Census 2011.
| District | Kannur |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,523,003 |
| Hindu | 59.83 % |
| Muslim | 29.43 % |
| Christian | 10.41 % |
What is the percentage of Muslims in Kannur?
Kannur Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslims | 742,483 | 29.43% |
| Christian | 262,526 | 10.41% |
| Sikh | 424 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 1,118 | 0.04% |
What is special about Kannur?
Kannur is a culturally and historically rich district in the north of Kerala. Kannur is dubbed as the City of Looms and Lores, thanks to the flourishing handloom industry and folk art called Theyyam. Theyyamis a ritualistic artform encompassing dance, music and mime, where the artist dons the guise of God.
Why Kannur is called Kannur?
Kannur is dubbed as the City of Looms and Lores, thanks to the flourishing handloom industry and folk art called Theyyam. Kannur is believed to have got its name from being the land of Kannan or Krishna. True to the legend there are many famous temples in the region.
Are there Shia Muslims in Kerala?
Shia Muslims are a minority group within the Muslim community in Kerala, as they are across South Asia and several other parts of the world, except some countries like Iran where they are the majority.
