Dharmadom

Also known as Durmapatam, Darmapattam, Darmadam

thumb|Dharmadam Island Dharmadom or Dharmadam is a Census Town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. This town is located in between Anjarakandi River and Ummanchira River, and Palayad town and Arabian Sea. It is known for the 100-year-old Government Brennen College, Dharmadam Island, and the famous Muzhappilangad beach.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Dharmadam
Settlement.settlement_type: Census Town
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Kerala
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Kerala, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Kerala
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Kannur
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 10.66

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== History == Dharmadom is a scenic coastal town that was earlier known as "Dharmapattanam". It was an active Buddhist area in ancient times. Arabs called it as Darmaftan.