It also comes under the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and forms a part of the Wayanad Elephant Reserve. The reservoirs at Kakkayam, Peruvannamuzhy and Banasuramala are lifeline of the inhabitants in Kozhikode district as they are the source of drinking water. Electricity is also generated from the hydro-electric project. The picturesque dam site, unique climate, richness of biodiversity and gorgeous w
aterfalls of Urakkuzhi offers good eco tourism potential and is an important tourist destination of this region. The forest catchment of the sanctuary is a rich conservatory of the basic resource of life “Water”. The reservoirs, the rivers and the projects in the area, sustain the water and power (electric) need of Kozhikode and Malabar.
