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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females.<ref name="censusindia" /> |
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females.<ref name="censusindia" /> |
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<ref name="Govt. Website1">{{cite web|url=http://kannur.gov.in/village.htm}}</ref> |
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==Culture and Geography== |
==Culture and Geography== |
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Cherukunnu is a tiny village tucked on [[Kannur]]-[[Payyannur]] hi-ve, situated near [[Pazhayangadi]] in Kannur |
Cherukunnu is a tiny village tucked on [[Kannur]]-[[Payyannur]] hi-ve, situated near [[Pazhayangadi]] in [[Kannur District]] of [[North Malabar]] region in [[Kerala]]. |
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Much of this village is surrounded by |
Much of this village is surrounded by [[Backwater|Backwater (river)]]. The ''thuruths'' (small [[island]]s) of "Ayiram Thengau" and "Mungam" are places of interest known for scenic beauty. The [[village]] shares borders with [[Kannapuram]] to the south, [[Madayi]] to the north, [[Mattool]] to the west, [[Ezhome]] and [[Pattuvam]] to the east. |
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Cherukunnu (ചെറുകുന്ന്) is famous for: |
Cherukunnu (ചെറുകുന്ന്) is famous for: |
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* Oliyankara Juma Masjid |
* Oliyankara Juma [[Masjid]]; |
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* Thavam Roman Catholic church; |
* Thavam [[Roman Catholic church]]; |
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* Annapoorneswari Temple; |
* Annapoorneswari [[Temple]]; |
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* Kunnin Mathilakam Temple; and, |
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===Oliyankara Juma Masjid=== |
===Oliyankara Juma [[Masjid]]=== |
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Oliyankara Juma Masjid [Hazrath Valiyullahi (RA)], a Famous Dargah Shareef of Sahaba-e-Ikhram (Sufi Saints/Auliyas) is an important Mosque of [[North Malabar]]. It is believed that the priests in ancient days gave importance to the Hindu |
Oliyankara Juma [[Masjid]] [Hazrath Valiyullahi (RA)], a Famous [[Dargah]] [[Shareef]] of Sahaba-e-Ikhram ([[Sufi]] Saints/Auliyas) is an important [[Mosque]] of [[North Malabar]]. It is believed that the priests in ancient days gave importance to the [[Hindu]] [[God]]s at this [[Mosque]]. The [[Mosque]] is at Pallichal near Cherukunnu town, around 14 km from [[Kannur]], 16 km from [[Taliparamba]] and 18 km from [[Payyannur]]. It is the location of a famous [[sufi]] [[Grave (burial)|grave]], visited by people of all [[religions]]. <ref name="Aulia-e-Hind">{{cite web|url=http://www.aulia-e-hind.com/dargah/Kerala.htm}}</ref> |
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[[Kannapuram]] is the nearest rail head. It is two kilometers from Punnacheri Muttil Road. |
[[Kannapuram]] is the nearest rail head. It is two kilometers from Punnacheri Muttil Road. |
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===Thavam Church=== |
===Thavam Church=== |
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The Thavam Church is a famous Roman Catholic Church of North Malabar. This church is very old which |
The Thavam [[Church]] is a famous [[Roman Catholic Church]] of [[North Malabar]]. This [[church]] is very old which [[proclamation | proclamates]] the presence of [[Christians]] in [[North Malabar]] since [[ancient]] days. This is a [[heritage]] place for [[North Malabar]] [[Roman Catholic]] [[society]]. This [[church]] is under the [[Diocese]] of [[Kannur]]. The [[church]] is located at Thavam near Cherukunnu [[town]], around 17 km from [[Kannur]], 19 km from [[Taliparamba]] and 15 km from [[Payyannur]].<ref name="Kannur Diocese">{{cite web|url=http://www.kannurdiocese.com/ecclesiastical-structure.html}}</ref> |
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[[Pazhayangadi]] is the nearest rail head. |
[[Pazhayangadi]] is the nearest rail head. |
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* Post Office: Cherukunnu - 670301 |
* Post Office: Cherukunnu - 670301 |
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* Telephone Exchange: Cherukunnu (0497) |
* Telephone Exchange: Cherukunnu (0497) |
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* Nearest Railway Stations: south-Kannapuram and north-Pazhayangadi. |
* Nearest Railway Stations: south-Kannapuram and north-Pazhayangadi. <ref name="censusindia" /> |
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<ref name="District Map">{{cite web|url=http://kannur.gov.in/mapkannur.jpg}}</ref> |
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[[File:Cherukunnu_Ulsavam.JPG|thumb|right|Cherukunnu Vishu Vilukkulsavam]] |
[[File:Cherukunnu_Ulsavam.JPG|thumb|right|Cherukunnu Vishu Vilukkulsavam]] |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu Little Hill ( ചെറുകുന്ന് ) | |
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| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,246 |
| Website | http://www.spiderkerala.com/kerala/my_village/Village_403_Cherukunnu.aspx |
Cherukunnu ചെറുകുന്ന് is a census town in the Kannur district (കണ്ണൂര് கண்ணூர் कण्णूर) of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females.[1] [2]
Culture and Geography
Cherukunnu is a tiny village tucked on Kannur-Payyannur hi-ve, situated near Pazhayangadi in Kannur District of North Malabar region in Kerala.
Much of this village is surrounded by Backwater (river). The thuruths (small islands) of "Ayiram Thengau" and "Mungam" are places of interest known for scenic beauty. The village shares borders with Kannapuram to the south, Madayi to the north, Mattool to the west, Ezhome and Pattuvam to the east.
Cherukunnu (ചെറുകുന്ന്) is famous for:
- Oliyankara Juma Masjid;
- Thavam Roman Catholic church;
- Annapoorneswari Temple;
- Mission Hospital.
Oliyankara Juma Masjid
Oliyankara Juma Masjid [Hazrath Valiyullahi (RA)], a Famous Dargah Shareef of Sahaba-e-Ikhram (Sufi Saints/Auliyas) is an important Mosque of North Malabar. It is believed that the priests in ancient days gave importance to the Hindu Gods at this Mosque. The Mosque is at Pallichal near Cherukunnu town, around 14 km from Kannur, 16 km from Taliparamba and 18 km from Payyannur. It is the location of a famous sufi grave, visited by people of all religions. [3]
Kannapuram is the nearest rail head. It is two kilometers from Punnacheri Muttil Road.
Thavam Church
The Thavam Church is a famous Roman Catholic Church of North Malabar. This church is very old which proclamates the presence of Christians in North Malabar since ancient days. This is a heritage place for North Malabar Roman Catholic society. This church is under the Diocese of Kannur. The church is located at Thavam near Cherukunnu town, around 17 km from Kannur, 19 km from Taliparamba and 15 km from Payyannur.[4]
Pazhayangadi is the nearest rail head.
Other Roman Catholic churches of Cherukunnu are at Kattakulam, Paadiyil Ferry and Kavinisseri (Christhukunnu).
Annapoorneshwari Temple
At the Annapoorneshwari Temple Lord Krishna is co-located with Sree Annapoorneswari. It is believed that Sree Annapoorneswari has visited the shrine which was under the sea. It is also believed that this temple have been constructed by Lord Parashurama. The temple is near Cherukunnu town, around 14 km from Kannur, 16 km from Taliparamba and 18 km from Payyannur. A large chira (swimming pool) is also located near the temple.[5]
In April every year, various religious and entertainment activities, including fire works, are held at Sree Annapoorneswary Temple to celebrate the Vishu Villakulsavam..[6]
Kannapuram is the nearest rail head.
St. Martin de Porres Hospital (Mission Hospital)
Administration
- District: Kannur കണ്ണൂര് கண்ணூர் कण्णूर
- Taluk/Tehsil: Kannur കണ്ണൂര് கண்ணூர் कण्णूर
- Block: Taliparamba
- Assembly Constituency: Kalliasseri
- Police Station: Kannapuram
- Post Office: Cherukunnu - 670301
- Telephone Exchange: Cherukunnu (0497)
- Nearest Railway Stations: south-Kannapuram and north-Pazhayangadi. [1]
Education
The average literacy rate is more than 90%.
The important schools of Cherukunnu are:
- Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School,
- Govt. Higher Secondary School,
- Govt. Welfare Higher Secondary School,
- Govt. Board School,
- Othayammadam UP School,
- Thavam UP School,
- Bakkitha Cannosa English Medium School.
The important Colleges are:
- Canossa College of Nursing
- Co-operative Arts & Science College
- Akshara College
- Society College
- Govt. Commercial Institute
- MES College
Arts
Cherukunnu plays a vital role in the arts and culture of Kannur District, and is home to various Arts & Music Institutions which are popular in district level.
Major towns and roads
Major Towns
- Kathirvaykum Thara
- Pallichal
- Koovappuram
- Vellarangeel
- Punnacherry
- Thavam.
- Kavinisseri
- Paadi
- Kunnanangad
- Ambalappuram
- Othayammadam
- Thekkumbad
- Mungam
- Kattakkulam
- Dalil
- Muttil
- Munddapuram
- Poongavu
Major Roads
- Convent Road
- Temple Road
- Ferry Road
- Kayatteel Road
- Madathilaryakkal Road
- Ayiram Thengu Road
- PM Kunhiraman Nambiar Road
- Ambalappuram-Punnacherry Road
- Mungam-Pallichal Road
- Koovappuram-Kunnanangad Road
- Thavam- Koovappuram Road
- Pallichal-Othaymmadam Road
- Kavinisseri-Chunda Road
- Kattakkulam Road
- Pazhayangadi Road
- Taliparamba Road
- Muttil Road
- Ambalappuram Thekkumbadu Road
Major Industries
The major industries are:
The majority of the people of this villages depend on the income from Gulf Countries, as well as the varied local industries.
Important Bank Branches
- HDFC Bank
- SBT
- Syndicate Bank
- Canara Bank
- Indian Bank
- SBI
- South Indian Bank
- Axis Bank
- NMG Bank
- Kannur Dist Co-op Bank
- Madai Co-op Bank
- Kannapuram Co-op Bank
- Cherukunnu Co-op Bank
- Pazhayangadi Co-op Urban Bank
Important Co-op Societies
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-Op Urban Banking Society
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-Op Rural Banking Society
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Vegetable Marketing Society
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Milk Markating Society
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Handweaving Society
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Plywood Manufacturing Socieity
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Women's Hotel & Restaurant Soceity
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Coir Manufacturing Socieity
- Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Toddy Manufacturing and Marketing Socieity
- Madayi Co-Operative Rural Banking Society
- Pazhayangadi Co-Operative Urban Banking Society
Major Attractions
- Islands of Ayiram Thengu and Mungam
- Chira (swimming pool) at Annapoorneswari Temple
- Scenes -specially of river- from small hills of Paadi, Kavinisseri and Kunnanangadu.
- Muttil checkdam (valpattanam puzha)
Travel
By Air
- The nearest Airports are Calicut at the South, approx. 135 Kms and Mangalore at the north, approx. 140 Kms. A new Airport "Kannur International Airport" is under construction at Mattannur ( മട്ടന്നൂര് )at an approximate distance of 40 Kms.
By Train
- Nearest major Railway Station is Kannur and other nearest Railways Stations are Kannapuram and Pazhayangadi.
Important Trains (Stops At)
- Mumbai - Trivandrum Nethravathi Express (Kannapuram)
- Nizamuddin - Ernakulam Mangla Express (Pazhayangadi)
- Chennai - Mangalore West Coast Express (Kannapuram)
- Chennai - Mangalore Mail (Pazhayangadi)
- Gandhiham - Nagercoil Express (Kannapuram)
- Okha - Ernakulam Express (Kannapuram)
- Veraval - Trivandrum Express (Kannapuram)
Note
- 1) All the trains originating from Mangalore/Trivandrum and bound for Trivandrum/Mangalore respectively, stop at both Kannapuram and Pazhayangadi Railway Stations.
- 2)All passenger trains including Mangalore-Chennai Egmore Exp(?) stops at both stations.
- 3) All the trains runs through this line including New Delhi-Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, stop at Kannur.
By Bus
- From Kannur: Board any bus going to Pazhayangadi
- From Taliparambu: Board any bus going to Cherukunnu Thara
- From Payyannur: Board any bus going to Kannur via Pazhayangadi
References
- ^ a b c "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ http://kannur.gov.in/village.htm.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.aulia-e-hind.com/dargah/Kerala.htm.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.kannurdiocese.com/ecclesiastical-structure.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/cherukunnu_anapoorneswari.htm.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.india9.com/i9show/Cherukunnu-Annapoorneshwari-Temple-20975.htm.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://kannur.gov.in/mapkannur.jpg.
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Wiki Map - Cherukunnu [1]