Manjeswaram Taluk, located at the northernmost tip of Kasaragod district and Kerala state, is a culturally diverse and strategically important region bordered by Karnataka. It comprises around 48 villages, many of which are densely populated and linguistically varied, with communities speaking Malayalam, Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, and Urdu. The local economy is driven by agriculture, small-scale trade, remittances from the Gulf, and cross-border commerce. Fishing and cultivation of coconut, arecanut, and paddy are common in rural areas. Manjeshwar town serves as the taluk headquarters and is a key transit point between Kerala and Karnataka. With its unique cultural blend, economic activity, and border location, Manjeswaram Taluk plays a vital role in the social and economic landscape of Kasaragod district.
