Calicut also known as Kozhikode is the third largest city in Kerala after Trivandrum and Kochi. Etymology has it that the city which was once a famous cotton-weaving center during the medieval period, got its name from the fabric ‘Calico’- a British term meaning ‘cloth’. The city served as a gateway to European trade with the arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498. Also, being the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of the Zamorins, the city has a great historical significance attached to it.
In 2018, it was reported as one of the fastest growing urban districts in Kerala. The city has been riding the wave of urbanization and modernization since many years prior to this. And this is the major reason people are looking to own flats in Calicut. The city has witnessed a spurt in the number of infrastructural projects by real estate builders which indicates that it is a favorite real estate destination amongst top builders.
This 3-tier city has welcomed progress in different spheres of life including health, education, and infrastructure and information technology. Calicut boasts of a host of advantages for anybody who wishes to work or live here. Some of these are listed below:-
Strategic Location
Calicut is very strategically located and lies in close proximity to cities like Bangalore, Mysore and Cochin.
The cost of living
Cost of living in the city is very low as compared to metropolitan cities like Kochi and Trivandrum.
Excellent Connectivity
Calicut has a well-developed transport infrastructure including a good network of roads. Vellayil and Kozhikode Railway Station are the nearest railway stations at a distance of 1km and 1.5 kilometers respectively from the main city. Calicut International Airport, the third busiest airport in Kerala is located 28 kilometers from the city and serves both districts of Calicut and Malappuram. Operating flights across domestic and international destinations including Bangalore, Mumbai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, the airport is the 12th busiest airport in India.
Infrastructure
After Kochi and Trivandrum emerged as important IT hubs in the state, Calicut also followed suit by setting up the CyberPark Kozhikode and the UL Cyber Park. The Cyber Park Kozhikode was the first IT Park in the city and it was envisioned by the Government of Kerala to promote the IT/ITES sector in the northern regions of Kerala.
Calicut has also received its fair share of sky rise buildings after facing the real estate boom over the last few years.
Here are the three most top rated locations if you are looking for flats in Calicut.
Near Farook College
The place is quite a township with a lot of educational institutions and training centers including the famous Farook College. It also has many restaurants and business establishments catering to students.
Methottuthazham
It is definitely a place with great development potential with its proximity to Uralungal Cyber Park and Cyber Park Kozhikode which lie within a kilometer’s distance.
Kottooli
It is one of the greenest locations in the heart of the city. With an array of picnic spots to explore including the Mangrove Forests, Kottooli is free from pollution and is a peaceful and tranquil place to reside at.
Calicut is among the premier destinations in Kerala where people are looking for quality housing projects. Once you have checked with the reputation of the builder, there is no looking back for those who want to make Calicut their home.
