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Karthikappalli is a small village in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India.EconomyThere is a strong agrarian sector, and the crops are mainly coconuts and arecanuts. Paddy cultivation has a major setback now, as is the case with most of Kerala, with paddy fields being claimed for houses and for more profitable crops. Migration to the Middle East (Gulf) and to the major cities in India is prevalent.TransportationKarthikappalli village connects to other parts of India through Vatakara city on the west and Kuttiady town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern Highway going through Kuttiady connects to Mananthavady, Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara.Temples/MasjidsKarthikappalli Sri Durga Devi temple is the main temple. Elengoli Juma Masjid and Kombukulam Juma masjid are the main mosques in Karthikappalli.