[1] In the past, Nadapuram was the place which lies in between Kuttipuram Kovilakam and Kadathanad palace.

This land witnessed the padayottam of Thacholi Othenan and Unniyarcha in earlier times.

[2] Art forms like Dafmuttu, Aravanamuttu, Poorakkali and Kolkkali were nourished in this place.

In his book Malayala Rajyam Charithrathodu Chernna Bhoomisathram, Hermen Gundert states that Nadapuram is two miles northeast to Kuttipuram; also, there is a mosque (mazjid) and a market mainly concentrated on the pepper business.

Nowadays, the remnant of Kuttipuram Kovilakam is only a pond with dilapidated pavement and covered with waterweed.

[3] In earlier times, Nadapuram was well known for its secular nature and was famous as a centre for Islamic teaching.

Appukurup to try to make an explosion at the Nadapuram Munsif court using a bomb back when it was under British rulers.

Nadapuram has honoured its freedom warriors like Sri Rairukurup, P Krishinan Nambiar, Edavalath Kanaran master and Chingonth Kunhiraman Nair for the fight they had made for their country and made their land proud.

One can find magnificent houses with modern facilities, which reflect the wealth of the local people.

Nadapuram is infamous for the political violence between CPIM and the Indian Union Muslim League.

The present MP (member of parliament) Binoy Viswam represented Nadapuram constituency in 2001 & 2006.

[9] The town comes under the jurisdiction of the Nadapuram police station, which was opened before the year 1910, which is known from the locals.

The station has the jurisdiction over the panchayaths of Nadapuram, Thuneri, Purameri and parts of Edacheri, and Ayancheri.

National highway No.66 passes through Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai.

[14] The song "Naadapuram Palliyile" from the 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film Thacholi Ambu is well-known all over Kerala.

Famous writer Akbar Kakkattil wrote a book named Nadapuram, which is a collection of 16 short stories.