Koolimadu
title: "Koolimadu" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["villages-in-kozhikode-district"] topic_path: "general/villages-in-kozhikode-district" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koolimadu" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Koolimadu |
| settlement_type | Village |
| pushpin_map | India Kerala |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Kerala, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Kerala |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Kozhikode |
| established_title | |
| governing_body | Chathamangalam panchayat |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Malayalam, English |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | PIN |
| postal_code | 673661 |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| area_code | 0495 |
| registration_plate | Kl-11 & KL 57 |
| :: |
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| leader_title = | leader_name = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_total = | population_as_of = | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Malayalam, English | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = PIN | postal_code = 673661 | area_code_type = Telephone code | area_code = 0495 | registration_plate = Kl-11 & KL 57 | website = | footnotes = Koolimadu is a village in Chathamangalam Gram panchayat in the Kozhikode district, state of Kerala, India.
This village is known as India's first anti-tobacco village.
Anti-tobacco initiative
Koolimadu became tobacco-free on 11 January 1995, following a year-long community campaign involving local clubs, residents, and doctors to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking and chewing tobacco.
The initiative includes community awareness programs, signage informing visitors of the ban, and active participation by local traders to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Local residents report reduced cases of respiratory and smoking-related illnesses since the ban was implemented.
Geography
The village lies along the bank of the Chaliyar River, approximately 3 km from Mavoor and 25 km from Kozhikode city.
Transportation
Koolimadu is connected by local roads to nearby towns including Kozhikode, Mavoor, Mukkom, and Areakode.
References
References
- (January 28, 2020). "Kerala's Koolimadu marks 25 years of being tobacco-free". The Hindu.
- (December 25, 2019). "India’s first anti-tobacco village sets an example". The Times of India.
- (January 11, 2020). "Kerala village bans smoking, stays tobacco-free for decades". NDTV.
- (January 13, 2015). "Kerala village celebrates 20 years of tobacco-free status". Deccan Chronicle.
- (January 12, 2020). "Kerala village remains tobacco-free for decades". The News Minute.
- (January 15, 2020). "Kerala village shows health benefits of tobacco-free living". LiveMint.
- "Koolimadu, Kerala".
- (January 10, 2019). "Transport connectivity in Kozhikode district". The New Indian Express.
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