[2] The place is the birthplace of Sukumar Azhikode, an influential thinker and literary critic.

Villages like Alavil, Manal, Chalad, Chirakkal, Puthiyatheru and Valapattanam are connected to Azhikode.

There is a widespread demand to merge Azhikode, Valapattanam and Chirakkal panchayaths to Kannur Corporation.

Steady flow of buses in all directions provide a fluent system of transport.

[4] Azhikkal estuary is the northern end of Azhikode village, where Valapattanam River empties into Arabian Sea.

The place has bus stand, a small river port and a fishing harbour.