Kanichar is a small town and Grama Panchayat in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.

Kanichar village spreads over an area of 51.96 km2 (20.06 sq mi) with 3,838 families residing in it.

[5] Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, a tourist spot, is about 7 km away from Kanichar town.

The nearest railway station is Kannur on Mangalore-Palakkad line.

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