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Chalakudy is a town and a municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.
Athirappilly is thirty kilometres from Chalakudy, which is en route to the waterfalls there. Also on this route are two water theme parks: Dream World and Silver Storm. NH47 passes through the town. This is the main route to Sabarimala via MC road — Angamaly ,Muvattupuzha to Kottayam.
The name "Chalakudy" is derived from the word "Shalakudy", meaning a place where sacrifices are made.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Chalakudy had a population of 48,371. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Chalakudy has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 86% and female literacy of 84%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Politics
Chalakudi assembly constituency was a segment of Mukundapuram (Lok Sabha constituency).[2] Later it became a segment of Chalakudi (Lok Sabha constituency).
[edit] Interesting places around Chalakudy
- Chalakudy River (half a kilometre from town, to the south on NH-47 highway); it has one of the highest fish diversities in kerala(second in the whole India)
- KANNAMPUZHA Temple - An Ancient Devi temple situated in the heart of the town.
- SRI VELUPPILLY DHARMASHAASTHA Temple - A famous Ayyappa Temple, Annanad, Chalakudy.
- CHALAKUDY SREE KRISHNA KSHETRHAM, Chalakudy.
- St. Mary's Forane Church(It's in south junction) - It is a pilgrimage centre.It has Grotto and Holy Land.(Lifesize tableau of biblical scenes in the life of Jesus Christ).
- Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor. (Largest retreat in the world) (Meloor gramapanchayath) 2 km from Chalakudy town
- Dream World Water Theme Park (10 km east of Town; en route to the Athirappally water falls).
- Thumboormuzhy Check Dam & Garden (15 km east of Town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls).
- Oil palm Plantation (17 km from Town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls.
- Silver Storm Water Theme Park (19 km east of Town; en route to theAthirappilly waterfalls).
- Athirappilly Waterfalls (33 km east of Town).
- Ezhattumukham (7 km from Athirappilly; on the Angamaly route via Vettilappara bridge),20 km from chalakudy town(Muringoor-Ezhattumugham PWD road via Meloor, Poolany).
- Charpa Falls ( The enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls, which plunges on to the road during the monsoon, is a sight to watch and enjoy.) (31 km east of Town; after Athirappilly waterfalls).
- Vazhachal falls and Resorts (35 km east of Town; after Athirappilly waterfalls).
- Anakkayam ( About 37 km from Chalakudy on the Athirappilly route, Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora).
- Peringalkuthu Hydro Electric Project Dam (36 km from Town; in the direction of the Athirappilly water falls).
- Sholayar Dam Hydro Electric project.
- Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
- KINFRA Industrial Park, Konoor Road, Koratty
- Kannampuzha Temple,Chalakudy
- Sreedharamangalam Temple,Chalakudy.
- Marathompilli SreeKrishna Swami Temple, Chalakudy.
- Marathompilli SreeBharatha Swami Temple,Chalakudy.
- Chirangara Temple, Koratty
- Chittarickal Temple, Koratty
- St. Mary's church Koratty
- Fatima Matha Church Vellanchira
- Sree Subrahmanya swami temple, Poolany. It is famous for "Kavadiyattam" in February 1 week
- Scienetic Technologies [1] a leading software development and web design company at chalakudy
[edit] Transport links
Chalakudy is conveniently connected by air, rail and road networks. Located very close to the National Highway 47, it is 30 km south of Thrissur, 49 km north of Ernakulam, and 22 km from Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery), which is accessed by many major airlines, including Emirates. Chalakudy railway station is just two kilometres away.
Chalakudy Town –Vazhachal road (state highway- 21) is a rubberised two-lane road.
[edit] Educational Institutions in Chalakudy
| SL # |
Name of School |
Started In |
| 1 |
Government Vocational Higher Secondary School |
1895 |
| 2 |
Government East High School |
1895 |
| 3 |
Government Girls High School |
1906 |
| 4 |
St Antony's C.G.H.S, Kottat |
1919 |
| 5 |
Government High School, V R Puram |
1920 |
| 6 |
Sacred Heart Higher Secondary Girls School |
1925 |
| 7 |
K.E.C.U.P School, Potta |
1936 |
| 8 |
St Mary's L.P School |
1940 |
| 9 |
I.R.M.L.P School |
1953 |
| 10 |
Government L.P School |
1960 |
| 11 |
Carmel Higher Secondary School |
1975 |
| 12 |
C.K.M.N.S.S Higher Secondary School |
1980 |
| 13 |
Vyasa Vidyanikethan High School |
1996 |
| 14 |
Crescent Public School |
1995 |
| 15 |
C.M.I Public School |
1998 |
| 16 |
ITI Chalakudy (First ITI In Kerala) |
1954 |
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