Description:
Bhal Taluk is a taluk in the Kannur District of Kerala, India. The taluk is bounded by the Kannur District to the north, the Kozhikode District to the east, the Wayanad District to the south, and the Idukki District to the west. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Bhal. The taluk is named after the Bhal river, which forms its eastern border. The name is probably derived from the Malayalam word 'bhal' meaning 'flood'. The Bhal river is a tributary of the Bharathapuzha. The taluk is home to a number of archaeological sites, including the ancient city of Pandalam. The taluk is predominantly Hindu, with a significant Muslim minority. The main languages spoken in the taluk are Malayalam and Tamil. There are also a number of tribal communities, who speak their own languages. The main customs practiced in the taluk are Hinduism and Islam. There are a number of variations of these two religions, depending on the tribal communities.
