Pilicode

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| subdivision_name1 = Kerala

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| subdivision_name2 = Kasaragod

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| population_total = 9156

| population_as_of = 2001

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Pilicode, or Pulicode, is a village in Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India.{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}

On 2018-04-12, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Pilicode as the first filament bulb-free panchayat in India as part of the Oorjayanam (ഊര്‍ജയാനം) project.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/pilicode-becomes-indias-first-filament-bulb-free-panchayat/articleshow/63741937.cms Pilicode becomes India’s first filament bulb-free panchayat][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/pilicode-to-be-filament-bulb-free-local-body/article23507855.ece Pilicode to be filament bulb-free local body]

Demographics

{{As of|2001}} India census, Pilicode had a population of 9156 with 4330 males and 4826 females.

Kerala Agricultural University

Kerala Agricultural University has a Regional Agricultural Research Station at Pilicode. The center was established in the year 1972. This research station conducts studies on coconut plantations and also serves as a testing center for other commodities like paddy, pulses and oilseeds. Pepper research is also carried out. The center also has an agrometeorological cell and animal science wing. There is a unique collection of coconut germplasm with 75 varieties like Philippines Ordinary, Cochin China, Java, New Guinea, and Spicata. There is a veterinary hospital and artificial insemination centre in this campus.{{Cite web|url=http://www.kau.in/institution/regional-agricultural-research-station-pilicode|title = Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pilicode | Kerala Agricultural University}}

Farm exhibitions

Kerala Agricultural University conducts periodical farm shows in Pilicode that attract many people. The show is held at 30 acres of area. The exhibits include rose garden, mango orchard, coconut groves, and crop and livestock units. There are also a few sales counters.{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/farm-show-at-pilicode-rars-from-today/article6885097.ece| title = Farm show at Pilicode RARS from today - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 12 February 2015}}

Transportation

Local roads have access to NH.66 which connects to Mangalore in the north and Calicut in the south. The nearest railway station is Cheruvathur on Mangalore-Palakkad line. There are airports at Mangalore and Kannur International Airport.

References

Category:Cheruvathur area

Category:Panchayats in Kasaragod district