Chamakunnu | |
Other Name: | Vadakkumkara |
Settlement Type: | village |
Pushpin Label Position: | Right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
Coordinates: | 10.3131°N 76.2094°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Thrissur |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation M: | 12 |
Population Total: | 2000 |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 680662 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 0480-286xxxx |
Chamakunnu is a village in Kerala, India.
Chamakunnu is known for its varied spice and fruit farms. Included are coconut, paprika and various spices, plantain, tapioca, mangoes, jack fruit, teak, manjium, pineapple, papaya, flowers, kodapulli, vanilla, chickoo and other fruits. Historically, the population of Chamakunnu was primarily made up of farmers, but in modern times, most inhabitants are well-educated, and work both in and outside of the village.
While the literal meaning of the place name "kunnu" indicates a mountain or hill, the village lies on a mostly flat region.
Chamakunnu is located in Vellangallur Panjayath, Thrissur district of Indian state of Kerala. It is about 58km (36miles) from the present-day city of Kochi, Kerala and 26km (16miles) km from Thrissur, 5km (03miles) from Irinjalakkuda. Its latitude and longitude are .
Ayyappa Temple & St. Antony's Church are the main worship places in Chamakunnu.
St. Antony's Church is the worship place for Christian community in the village, and is under the Irinjalakuda diocese. The "Pindi Perunnal" is a famous festival held each year in January.
Ayyappa Temple is the worship place for the local Hindu community of the village. "Ayyappa Vilakku" is a Hindu festival celebrated annually. The temple is maintained by the Ayyappa Seva Samiti trust.