Koolimadu
Village in Kerala, India
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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]