Kinalur in Kozhikode has become the first choice of Kerala government for the proposed AIl India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS). The fact that the project can proceed without seeking much private land as the government already owns a large portion of land here is the major advantage.

The location is well connected via road and supply of water and electricity are abundant.

The file concerning AIIMS is currently with the union finance ministry after the health ministry approved it. With the financial approval, the central team will visit the location. If the team gives a satisfactory report, AIIMS will become a reality in Kerala.

Road

  •     Only 6 km from the hill highway which is in the progress of work
  •     25 km from National Highway 766
  •     23 km from National Highway 66
  •     10 km away from the Koyilandy-Thamarassery Edavannapara state highway

Rail

  •     23 km from Koyilandy station
  •     31 km from Kozhikode station

Airport

  •     50 km away from Karipur
  •     Just hours away from Kannur airport if the hill highway realised

Land

  •     200 acres of land is required
  •     KSIDC handed over 153.46 acre
  •     Revenue dept decided to acquire land from private people- 100 acre
  •     Families to be rehabilitated- 105
  •     Plantation nearby- 1000 acre

Electricity

  •     110 kV substation in the project area

Water

  •     Japan pipeline available