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| Kabani River |
It has been more than three decades since the migration to Chekadi. It has been determined that people from Karnataka crossed the forest to settle here first. According to history, persons who once crossed the Bavalipuzha to reach the shore of Kerala settled at Chekadi and the area around it. Adiya, Paniya, Urali, Kattunakkadi, and Chettis have all contributed to the history of Chekadi.
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| Chekadi Bridge |
Chekadi, which is surrounded by forest on all sides, is hugged by Kabani as it runs. Here, the Kabani joins from various directions through a number of tributaries to form a sizable single river that flows through the forest. The Gandakashala rice paddies are still present in this coastal region today. The Chekadis want banana and cash crop fields to stay as fields, despite the rush to change them.
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This village's paddy fields cover roughly 250 acres. The most notable feature of Chekadi is that the district cultivates the most Gandhaksala, a traditional rice crop. Gandhaksala rice is considered one of the most wanted varieties of Wayanad rice. In quest of this rice, many individuals travel to the pass. Chekadi has a Gandhaksala scent during harvest season.About 40 acres of land in Chekadi are used exclusively for the cultivation of Gandakashala rice. Another strange thing about the location is that 93 of the 150 farmers there are from the native community. From 40 cents to an acre, everyone in this area cultivates.The farmers never needed to purchase rice seeds from other sources. In addition to Gandakashala, rice is grown here. Farmers in this area have a tradition of saving their harvested seeds separately for the next year. Chekadi village has additional unique characteristics. Homes that preserve the splendor of the past are one of them. This area is home to numerous thatched homes. These lands have around 400 homes, but not a sole one of them is constructed of concrete. The beauty of the past is still there in the form of mud bricks, bamboo, and wooden roofing. Chekadiyans are also people who constantly maintain the connections of solidarity and friendship among farmers.
People are under the impression that Chekadi, which is situated near the border between Karnataka and Kerala, is an ideal location to develop cultural tourism. The farmers also claim that resorts are destroying the area's natural beauty at the same time.
How to reach:
From Pulpally to Chekadi distance is 13.3 KM
From Mananthavady to Chekadi via Kattikulam 19.3 KM
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