Koolimadu

Koolimadu
Village
Koolimadu Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°16′17″N75°58′40″E / 11.2714°N 75.9778°E / 11.2714; 75.9778
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kozhikode
Government
• Body	Chathamangalam panchayat
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	673661
Telephone code	0495
Vehicle registration	Kl-11 & KL 57

Koolimadu is a village in Chathamangalam Gram panchayat in the Kozhikode district, state of Kerala, India. ^[1]

This village is known as India's first anti-tobacco village. ^{[2] [3]}

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. ^[4]

The initiative includes community awareness programs, signage informing visitors of the ban, and active participation by local traders to maintain a smoke-free environment. ^[5]

Local residents report reduced cases of respiratory and smoking-related illnesses since the ban was implemented. ^[6]

Geography

The village lies along the bank of the Chaliyar River, approximately 3 km from Mavoor and 25 km from Kozhikode city. ^[7]

Transportation

Koolimadu is connected by local roads to nearby towns including Kozhikode, Mavoor, Mukkom, and Areakode. ^[8]

References

1. "Kerala's Koolimadu marks 25 years of being tobacco-free". The Hindu. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
2. "India's first anti-tobacco village sets an example". The Times of India. 25 December 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
3. "Kerala village bans smoking, stays tobacco-free for decades". NDTV. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
4. "Kerala village celebrates 20 years of tobacco-free status". Deccan Chronicle. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
5. "Kerala village remains tobacco-free for decades". The News Minute. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
6. "Kerala village shows health benefits of tobacco-free living". LiveMint. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
7. "Koolimadu, Kerala" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
8. "Transport connectivity in Kozhikode district". The New Indian Express. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2025.