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Kanhangad, Kerala, India – India Flag

Current Date And Time In Kanhangad, India

Friday, 24 July 2026
12:35:19 IST
State: Kerala
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 125,564
District: Kāsaragod District

📍 Cities Near To Kanhangad


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kanhangad in Kerala, India with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Kanhangad.

📍 Kanhangad Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Kanhangad from our regional database:

State / RegionKerala
DistrictKāsaragod District
Total Population125,564
Land Area39.54 km²
Population Density3,175.62 / km²
Center Latitude12.3081° N
Center Longitude75.1063° E
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
Population Rank in Kerala#9 of 524
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ajanur Ajanur2 3 2
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bare Bare10 17 9
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chammanad Chammanad14 22 12
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chengala Chengala14 22 12
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Karuvellur Karuvellur11 17 9
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kasaragod Kasaragod15 25 13
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kikana Kikana6 10 5
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mariyat Mariyat10 16 9
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Nileshwar Nileshwar4 6 3
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Pallikere Pallikere8 13 7
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Perole Perole4 7 4
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Pilikodu Pilikodu9 14 8
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Trikarpur North Trikarpur North12 20 11
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Trikarpur South Trikarpur South14 23 12
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Uduma Uduma11 17 9
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Kanhangad


States and regions closest to Kerala (home state of Kanhangad), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Haa Alifu Atholhu Haa Alifu Atholhu334 538 290
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Haa Dhaalu Atholhu Haa Dhaalu Atholhu354 569 307
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lakshadweep Lakshadweep253 406 219
West (W)
National Flag Of North Central Province North Central Province304 489 264
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of North Western Province North Western Province294 472 255
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province263 423 228
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Puducherry Puducherry247 398 215
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Sabaragamuwa Province Sabaragamuwa Province347 559 302
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Shaviyani Atholhu Shaviyani Atholhu365 588 317
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Southern Province Southern Province380 612 330
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kanhangad


Countries bordering or closest to India, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kanhangad's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afghanistan Afghanistan1,150 1,851 999
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh759 1,222 660
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bhutan Bhutan867 1,395 753
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Maldives Maldives1,262 2,031 1,096
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,097 1,766 953
East (E)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal629 1,012 546
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan903 1,453 784
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka887 1,428 770
South (S)
National Flag Of Tajikistan Tajikistan1,342 2,160 1,166
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan1,715 2,759 1,489
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kanhangad. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kerala, India.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kanhangad (You)Kerala125,564
AjanurKerala33,0793.4NNW
NileshwarKerala25,4056.2SSE
PeroleKerala14,9656.7SSE
KikanaKerala9,7359.9NNW
PallikereKerala14,33413.1NNW
PilikoduKerala9,67614.4SSE
MariyatKerala4,68316.1SSE
BareKerala12,80416.8NNW
UdumaKerala8,11517.1NW
KaruvellurKerala13,49817.5SSE

🏆 Kerala City Rankings

How does Kanhangad rank within Kerala? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Kanhangad appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kanayannur851,406
Thiruvananthapuram788,271
Kochi633,553
Kozhikode550,440
Kollam367,107
Thrissur315,957
Alappuzha240,991
Palakkad132,728
Kanhangad ⭐125,564
Ponnani105,512

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kannur2,966.00
Kumily816.73
Marayur224.99
Cherpulassery220.35
Thiruvananthapuram214.86
Cherthala187.43
Munnar187.00
Kozhikode177.00
Pirmed114.75
Thrissur101.42

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Beypore6,796.45
Kochi6,677.41
Alappuzha5,218.51
Chetwayi5,081.68
Kollam5,026.80
Palakkad4,989.77
Mahe4,646.22
Ponnani4,251.09
Ferokh4,226.58
Tellicherry4,056.80
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kannur International Airport
IATA: CNN
65 km (40 mi) from Kanhangad
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Kerala Cities
Kanhangad ranks #9 of 524 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kanhangad? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kanhangad Sits on the Map

Kanhangad sits inside Kerala, India and ranks #9 of 524 cities in Kerala by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Kanhangad to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Kanhangad outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Kanhangad and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kanhangad against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kerala city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kanhangad: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kanhangad and the countries closest to Kanhangad by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near India. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kanhangad, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Kanhangad at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kanhangad

If you're stringing together stops in Kerala, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kanhangad — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kanhangad MapView the Kanhangad map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kanhangad Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kerala OverviewExplore the Kerala state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ India Country DataGet complete India data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kanhangad

Which cities are closest to Kanhangad?

See the Cities Near To Kanhangad table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kerala by population and density.

How is the distance from Kanhangad to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kanhangad and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Kanhangad map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Kanhangad will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Kanhangad to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Kanhangad?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kanhangad. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kerala city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kanhangad compare in size to the cities near it?

Kanhangad ranks #9 of 524 cities in Kerala by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kanhangad?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kanhangad is Kannur International Airport (CNN), about 65 km (40 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.