KADALUR POINT LIGHTHOUSE

The Kadalur Point Lighthouse is 9 Km by road from the nearest railway station Quilandy on Mangalore-Shoranur section. There is no evidence to suggest existence of any lighthouse in earlier period.– even flag staff or mast was not provided. The mariners used to sail a safe distance away from the coast. It was felt necessary to provide a lighthouse at this location mainly to warn mariners about the submerged Sacrifice rock about 10 km off the shore. The construction of tower commenced during 1906-07 and was completed in early 1909. The installation of optical equipment PV burner etc supplied by M/s. Chance Bros. Birmingham was then taken up and the Lighthouse was commissioned into service on 20th October 1909. Since then the PV equipment has rendered excellent service till the Light source was replaced by an incandescent electrical lamp on 16th March 1995. The 230V 400W Metal Halide lamp replaced the incandescent lamp on 8th August 1996. Simultaneously the direct drive system was also incorporated. The nearest Post office, Dispensary, High School, Police Station are available with in the area. Nearest port is at Kozhikode, which is about about 35Km from Kadalur Point Lighthouse.The Area is inhabited. This is a hilly area where the Lighthouse is situated. The nearest market is at Nandi Bazer.

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