Ridge settlement
Houses and roads keep to the raised laterite ground, so the built-up pattern follows the ridge lines and leaves the valley floors mostly open.
Minimalist map poster · India
Kāladi Map Poster & Print
10.8194° N / 76.0064° E
A small Malappuram town set among laterite ridges, paddy fields and coconut groves, with roads following the higher ground
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Kāladi in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Kāladi, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Kāladi at home
The map
About this Kāladi map poster
This Kāladi sits in the Malappuram area of northern Kerala, not to be confused with the better-known Kalady on the Periyar further south. On the map it doesn't look like a compact town. It spreads out along roads through a rolling landscape of low laterite hills, with houses strung along the ridges and paddy land filling the lower ground. The pattern is typical of the Kerala midlands.
In black and white, the effect is that of a scattered settlement: roads branch in tree-like forms, lanes lead off to single houses, and the gaps between them are filled with fields and groves that appear as open space. There is no grid, and no single centre dominates. The map reads as a network of paths through the land.
A Kāladi map poster is less about landmarks than about pattern. It captures the way settlement in this part of Kerala follows the terrain, with homes on the dry ridges and rice on the wet valley floors. For anyone from the area, that fine web of lanes is the recognisable shape of home.
- Population
- 26,000
- Coordinates
- 10.8194° N / 76.0064° E
- Elevation
- 22 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Kāladi, India
Branching lanes
Small lanes split off the main roads again and again, forming a delicate tree-like pattern that looks especially fine at larger print sizes.
Paddy hollows
Low, wet ground between the ridges is used for rice fields, and these empty spaces on the map give the composition room to breathe.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kāladi
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kāladi
A map that means something
Many families from Malappuram live and work far from home, in the Gulf and elsewhere, and a map of the lanes around the family house is a simple, personal thing to hang on the wall.
Put a family name in the title, a date in the subtitle or precise coordinates in the bottom line. Choose from five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, to fit a modern flat or a traditional home.
Order the Kāladi posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Kāladi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kāladi poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Kāladi poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Kāladi poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Kāladi poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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