Koolimadu
Koolimadu | |
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Village | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chathamangalam panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673661 |
| Telephone code | 0495 |
| Vehicle registration | Kl-11 & KL 57 |
Koolimadu is a village in Chathamangalam Gram panchayat in the Kozhikode district, state of Kerala, India.[1]
This village is known as India's first anti-tobacco village.[2][3]
Anti-tobacco initiative
[edit | edit source]Koolimadu became tobacco-free on 11 January 1995, following a year-long community campaign involving local clubs, residents, and doctors to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking and chewing tobacco.[4]
The initiative includes community awareness programs, signage informing visitors of the ban, and active participation by local traders to maintain a smoke-free environment.[5]
Local residents report reduced cases of respiratory and smoking-related illnesses since the ban was implemented.[6]
Geography
[edit | edit source]The village lies along the bank of the Chaliyar River, approximately 3 km from Mavoor and 25 km from Kozhikode city.[7]
Transportation
[edit | edit source]Koolimadu is connected by local roads to nearby towns including Kozhikode, Mavoor, Mukkom, and Areakode.[8]
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