Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College, Kannur was established in 1975.

It is affiliated to Kannur University.

The college is primarily meant for the progressive education of young women and it is the only women's college in the northern part of kerala right from kozhikode to kasaragod.

Being an institution in the government sector the college is committed to serve the economically weaker and the less privileged sections of the society.

The aim of the college is the education and empowerment of young women for their transformation into efficient leaders and responsible citizens.