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Manikkadave also known as Manikkadavu is a small town in Kannur district, Kerala. It is located close to Karnataka border, 65 km from the district capital. Surrounded by western ghats on three sides. The place is lush with farming communities and a mostly Christian population. St.Thomas Church is integral to community life. The town saw rapid development post-2000 and now surpasses neighboring villages in development.
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Connected via NH27 through nearby town Iritty. Frequent bus service available. Mattannur International airport 25 km away. Nearest railway station is Kannur.
Roman Catholic church under Thallassery Archdiocese. Main place of worship with majority RC Christian population. Annual church festival in January. Has convents and educational institutions.
Aided school under Thalassery archdiocese. Has lower primary, upper primary, high school and higher secondary divisions. Key role in development of Manikkadavu.
Majority are second/third generation migrants from Travancore. Large expat community in Gulf countries. Major parties are UDF and LDF with recent independent candidate victories in elections.
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