About Kuppam
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Kupam is a small sub-urban area situated in the Kannur district of Kerala state, South India.
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| A view of Kuppam Bridge |
The village is divided into two parts, south and north. South Kupam is a part of Taliparamba municipality. North Kupam, Near mukkunnu, is a part of Pariyaram Village Panchayath.
During 1960s and 1970s this village was a famous commercial center of spices. The national highway 17 is passing through this village.
Geography
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Like most other places of Kerala, Kupam is situated in the valley of Sahya Mountain. Kupam is about 25 km east from Arabian Sea.
Kupam River
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Kupam got its name from the Kupam river, one of the famous rivers of Kerala, which originates from the hilly area of western Karnataka. It flows into the Arabian Sea.
Once, Kupam River was the only was to travel into the hilly areas of Kannur district. But after the construction of Kupam Bridge, passenger boats almost disappeared.
Kupam Bridge
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Kupam Bridge was built in 1958 with British construction methods, which consists of 5 huge arches each side. The bridge is attractive for its construction style.
