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|native_name = Cherukunnu
|native_name = Cherukunnu
|other_name = Little Hill ( '''ചെറുകുന്ന്''' )
|other_name = Little Hill ( '''ചെറുകുന്ന്''' )
|taluk_names = Kannur കണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर
|taluk_names = Kannur
|district = [[Kannur district|Kannur]] കണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर
|district = [[Kannur district|Kannur]] ( {{Lang-ml|കണ്ണൂര്‍}} {{Lang-ta|கண்ணூர்}} {{Lang-hi|कण्णूर}} )
|historical region = [[North Malabar]] (Far-north Kerala)
|historical region = [[North Malabar]] (Far-north Kerala)
|state_name = Kerala
|state_name = Kerala
|nearest_cities = [[Kannur]] കണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर - 14 km, [[Taliparamba]] - 16 km, [[Payyannur]] - 18 km and [[Pazhayangadi]] - 6 km
|nearest_cities = [[Kannur]] - 14 km, [[Taliparamba]] - 16 km, [[Payyannur]] - 18 km and [[Pazhayangadi]] - 6 km
|parliament_const = Kasaragode
|parliament_const = Kasaragode
|assembly_const = [[Kalliasseri]]
|assembly_const = [[Kalliasseri]]
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|postal_code = 670301
|postal_code = 670301
|vehicle_code_range = KL-13
|vehicle_code_range = KL-13
|climate=
|climate= pleasant
|website= http://www.spiderkerala.com/kerala/my_village/Village_403_Cherukunnu.aspx
|website= http://www.spiderkerala.com/kerala/my_village/Village_403_Cherukunnu.aspx
}}
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''' Cherukunnu ''' '''ചെറുകുന്ന്''' is a [[census town]] in the [[Kannur district]] (കണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर) of [[North Malabar]] region in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|first=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref>
''' Cherukunnu ''' ({{Lang-ml|ചെറുകുന്ന്}} {{Lang-ta|செருகுன்னு}} {{Lang-hi|चेरुकुन्नु}}) is a [[census town]] in the [[Kannur district]] of [[North Malabar]] [[region]] in the [[India]]n [[state]] of [[Kerala]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|first=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref> <ref name="KANNUR"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{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}} [[Census of India|India Census]], Cherukunnu had a [[population]] of 16,246, with 7,473 [[male]]s and 8,773 [[female]]s.<ref name="censusindia" />
<ref name="KANNUR">{{cite web|url=http://kannur.gov.in/village.htm|title=Kannur.gov.in : Villages of Kannur District|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>

==Etymology==
[[The]] [[name]] Cherukunnu [[mean]]s (cheru=[[Little]] [[and]] kunnu=[[hill]]) [[Little]] [[Hill]]. [[There]] [[are]] [[around]] [[five]] [[very]] [[small]] [[hill]]s [[in]] and [[around]] [[this]] [[place]], [[the]] [[name]] Cherukunnu [[is]] [[belief|believed]] [[have]] [[been]] [[derive|derived]] [[due]] [[to]] [[presence]] [[of]] [[these]] [[Hill]]s. [[However]], [[as]] [[per]] [[local]] [[Hindu]] [[mythology]], [[it]] [[is]] [[belief|believed]] [[that]] ‘Choru Kunnu” ([[heap]] [[of]] [[cooked rice]]) [[which]] [[will]] [[be]] [[make|made]] [[just]] before Annadhaanam ([[free]] [[feast]]) [[at]] [[Temple|Annapoorneswari Temple]] [[give|gave]] [[this]] [[place]] [[the]] [[name]].

==History==
During [[the]] [[rule]] [[of]] [[Kolathiri]] Cherukunnu [[was]] [[under]] [[their]] [[dynasty]]. [[Later]], [[Tipu Sultan]] [[add|added]] [[this]] [[place]] along with [[Chirakkal]] [[Kingdom]] [[to]] [[Kingdom of Mysore]]. [[The]] [[British Raj]] [[make|made]] [[this]] [[place]] [[as]] [[a]] [[part]] [[of]] [[Chirakkal]] [[Taluk]] [[under]] [[Malabar District]] [[of]] [[Madras Presidency]]. [[Present|Presently]] [[this]] [[village]] [[is]] [[in]] [[Kannur]] [[Taluk]], [[Kannur District]] of [[Kerala State]].



==Culture and Geography==
==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.
Cherukunnu is a [[tiny]] [[village]] [[tuck]]ed on [[Kannur]]-[[Payyannur]] [[National Highway 17 (India)|hi-ve]], [[situation|situated]] [[near]] [[Pazhayangadi]] in [[Kannur District]] of [[North Malabar]] [[region]] in [[Kerala]].


Much of this village is surrounded by backwater. 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.
[[Much]] of this [[village]] is [[surround]]ed by [[Backwater (river)|Backwater]]. The ''thuruths'' ([[small]] [[island]]s) of "Ayiram Thengau" and "Mungam" are [[place]]s of [[interest]] [[known]] for [[scenic]] [[beauty]]. The [[village]] [[share]]s [[border]]s with [[Kannapuram]] to the [[south]], [[Madayi]] to the [[north]], [[Mattool]] to the [[west]], [[Ezhome]] and [[Pattuvam]] to the [[east]].<ref name="District Map">{{cite web|url=http://kannur.gov.in/mapkannur.jpg|title=Kannur District Map : Villages of Kannur|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>


Cherukunnu (ചെറുകുന്ന്) is famous for:
Cherukunnu (ചെറുകുന്ന്) is [[famous]] for:
* [[Ziyarat|Oliyankara]] [[Jumu'ah|Juma]] [[Masjid]];<ref name="Aulia-e-Hind">{{cite web|url=http://www.aulia-e-hind.com/dargah/Kerala.htm|title=Aulia-e-hind : List of Daragahs in Kerala|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>
* Oliyankara Juma Masjid mosque;
* [[Roman Catholic church|Thavam Roman Catholic church]];<ref name="Kannur Diocese">{{cite web|url=http://www.kannurdiocese.com/ecclesiastical-structure.html|title=Diocese of Kannur : Organisation Structure|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>
* Thavam Roman Catholic church;
* [[Temple|Annapoorneswari Temple]];<ref name="KeralaTourism">{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/destination/picnic-spots/cherukunnu-2132066192.php|title=Kerala Tourism : Tourist places of Cherukunnu|first=Home|accessdate=2008-07-07}}</ref>
* Annapoorneswari Temple;
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* [[Mission Hospital]].
* Kunnin Mathilakam Temple; and,
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* Mission Hospital.


===Oliyankara Juma Masjid===
===[[Ziyarat|Oliyankara]] [[Jumu'ah|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&nbsp;km from Kannur, 16&nbsp;km from [[Taliparamba]] and 18&nbsp;km from Payyannur. It is the location of a famous sufi 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>
[[Ziyarat|Oliyankara]] [[Jumu'ah|Juma]] [[Masjid]] ([[Hazrat]]h [[Valíyu'lláh|Valiyullahi]] (RA)), a [[Famous]] [[Dargah]] [[Shareef]] of [[Sahaba]]-[[Ihram|e-Ikhram]] ([[Sufi]] [[Saint]]s/[[Auliya'a|Auliyas]]) is an [[important]] [[Mosque]] of [[North Malabar]]. It is [[belief|believed]] that the [[priest]]s in [[ancient]] [[day]]s gave [[importance]] to the [[Hindu]] [[God]]s at this [[Mosque]]. The [[Mosque]] is at [[Cherukunnu|Pallichal]] [[near]] Cherukunnu [[town]], [[around]] 14&nbsp;km from [[Kannur]], 16&nbsp;km from [[Taliparamba]] and 18&nbsp;km from [[Payyannur]]. This is a [[location]] of a [[famous]] [[sufi]] [[Grave (burial)|grave]], [[visit]]ed by [[people]] of all [[religions]]. <ref name="Aulia-e-Hind">{{cite web|url=http://www.aulia-e-hind.com/dargah/Kerala.htm|title=Aulia-e-hind : List of Daragahs in Kerala|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>


[[Kannapuram]] is the nearest rail head. It is two kilometers from Punnacheri Muttil Road.
[[Kannapuram]] is the [[near]]est [[rail]] [[head]].


===Thavam Church===
===[[Church|Thavam Church]]===


The Thavam Church is a famous Roman Catholic Church of North Malabar. This church is very old which proclames 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&nbsp;km from Kannur, 19&nbsp;km from Taliparamba and 15&nbsp;km from Payyannur.<ref name="Kannur Diocese">{{cite web|url=http://www.kannurdiocese.com/ecclesiastical-structure.html}}</ref>
[[The]] [[Church|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 [[locate]]d at Thavam [[near]] Cherukunnu [[town]], [[around]] 17&nbsp;km from [[Kannur]], 19&nbsp;km from [[Taliparamba]] and 15&nbsp;km from [[Payyannur]].<ref name="Kannur Diocese">{{cite web|url=http://www.kannurdiocese.com/ecclesiastical-structure.html|title=Diocese of Kannur : Organisation Structure|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>


[[Pazhayangadi]] is the nearest rail head.
[[Pazhayangadi]] is the [[near]]est [[rail]] [[head]].


Other Roman Catholic churches of Cherukunnu are at Kattakulam, Paadiyil Ferry and Kavinisseri (Christhukunnu).
[[Other]] [[Roman Catholic church]]es of Cherukunnu are at Kattakulam, Paadiyil [[Ferry]] and Kavinisseri (Christhukunnu).
[[File:Thavam_Church.jpg‎|thumb|right|Thavam Church]]
[[File:Thavam_Church.jpg‎|thumb|right|Thavam Church]]


===Annapoorneshwari Temple===
===[[Temple|Annapoorneshwari Temple]]===

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[[At]] [[the]] [[Temple|Annapoorneshwari Temple]], [[Lord Krishna]] is [[Co-location|co-located]] with [[Sree]] Annapoorneswari. It is [[believe]]d that [[Sree]] Annapoorneswari has [[visit]]ed the [[shrine]] [[which]] was [[under]] the [[sea]]. It is also [[believe]]d that this [[temple]] have been [[construction|constructed]] by [[Lord]] [[Parashurama]]. The [[temple]] is [[near]] Cherukunnu [[town]], [[around]] 14&nbsp;km from [[Kannur]], 16&nbsp;km from [[Taliparamba]] and 18&nbsp;km from [[Payyannur]]. A [[large]] ''chira'' ([[swimming pool]]) is also [[locate]]d [[near]] the [[temple]].<ref name="The Kerala Temples">{{cite web|url= http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/cherukunnu_anapoorneswari.htm|title=Temples of Kerala : List of Famous Hindu Temples in Kerala|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>

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[[In]] [[April]] [[every]] [[year]], [[various]] [[religious]] and [[entertainment]] [[activity|activities]], [[include|including]] [[fire]] [[work]]s, are [[held]] at [[Sree]] Annapoorneswary [[Temple]] to [[celebration|celebrate]] the ''[[Vishu]] Villakulsavam''.<ref name="India(9) Temples">{{cite web|url= http://www.india9.com/i9show/Cherukunnu-Annapoorneshwari-Temple-20975.htm|title=India9 : Temples in India|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>


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[[Kannapuram]] is the [[near]]est [[rail]] [[head]].
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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&nbsp;km from Kannur, 16&nbsp;km from Taliparamba and 18&nbsp;km from Payyannur. A large chira (swimming pool) is also located near the temple.<ref name="The Kerala Temples">{{cite web|url= http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/cherukunnu_anapoorneswari.htm}}</ref>


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===[[Martin de Porres|St. Martin de Porres]] [[Hospital]] ([[Mission Hospital]])===
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In April every year, various religious and entertainment activities, including fire works, are held at Sree Annapoorneswary Temple to celebrate the ''[[Vishu]] Villakulsavam''..<ref name="India(9) Temples">{{cite web|url= http://www.india9.com/i9show/Cherukunnu-Annapoorneshwari-Temple-20975.htm}}</ref>
<ref name="HomeBusiness">{{cite web|url=http://www.homebusinessandfamilylife.com/human_body.html|title=Healthy Family Happy Family : Human Anatomy Study|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref> <ref name="ZoneKerala">{{cite web|url=http://www.zonkerala.com/St-Martin-Deporres-Hospital-285.html|title=SMDP Hospital : College of Nursing|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref> <ref name="ZStudyNation">{{cite web|url=http://www.studynation.com/study/st-martin-de-porres-hospital-cherukunnu-cannanore-01-kerala|title=Study Nation : Colleges in India|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
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[[File:Cherukunnu_annapoorneswari_temple.jpg|thumb|right|Cherukunnu Sree Annapoorneswari Temple {{deletable image-caption}}]]


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==[[Administration]]==
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Kannapuram is the nearest rail head.


* [[District]]: [[Kannur District|Kannur]]
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===St. Martin de Porres Hospital (Mission Hospital)===
* [[Taluk]]/[[Tehsil]]: [[Kannur ]]
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[[File:Cherukunnu_annapoorneswari_temple.jpg|thumb|right|Cherukunnu Sree Annapoorneswari Temple]]
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* [[Block]]: [[Taliparamba]]
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==Administration==
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* [[Assembly constituency]]: [[Kalliasseri]]
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* [[Police Station]]: [[Kannapuram]]
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* [[Post Office]]: Cherukunnu - [[Postal Index Number|PIN-670301]]
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* [[Telephone Exchange]]: Cherukunnu (0497)
* [[Near]]est [[Railway]] [[Station]]s: [[south]]-[[Kannapuram]] and [[north]]-[[Pazhayangadi]]. <ref name="District Map">{{cite web|url=http://kannur.gov.in/mapkannur.jpg|title=Kannur District Map : Villages of Kannur|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>
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[[File:Cherukunnu_Ulsavam.JPG|thumb|right|Cherukunnu Vishu Vilakkulsavam {{deletable image-caption}}]]


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==[[Education]]==
* District: [[Kannur]] കണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर
* Taluk/Tehsil: Kannur കണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर
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* Block: Taliparamba
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* Assembly Constituency: [[Kalliasseri]]
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* Police Station: Kannapuram
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* Post Office: Cherukunnu - 670301
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* Telephone Exchange: Cherukunnu (0497)
* Nearest Railway Stations: south-Kannapuram and north-Pazhayangadi.
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[[File:Cherukunnu_Ulsavam.JPG|thumb|right|Cherukunnu Vishu Vilukkulsavam]]
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==Education==


The average literacy rate is more than 90%.
The [[average]] [[literacy]] [[rate]] is more than 90%.


The important schools of Cherukunnu are:
The [[important]] [[school]]s of Cherukunnu are:
* Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School,
* Govt. [[Vocational]] [[Higher]] [[Secondary]] [[School]],
* Govt. Higher Secondary School,
* Govt. [[Higher]] [[Secondary]] [[School]],
* Govt. Welfare Higher Secondary School,
* Govt. [[Welfare]] [[Higher]] [[Secondary]] [[School]],
* Govt. Board School,
* Govt. [[Board]] [[School]],
* Othayammadam UP School,
* Othayammadam UP [[School]],
* Thavam UP School,
* Thavam UP [[School]],
* Bakkitha Cannosa English Medium School.
* Bakkitha [[Canossa]] [[English Medium]] [[School]].
[[File:CherukunnuCrackerShow.JPG‎|thumb|right|A cracker show in progress during Cherukunnu Ulsavam]]
[[File:CherukunnuCrackerShow.JPG‎|thumb|right|A cracker show in progress during Cherukunnu Ulsavam {{deletable image-caption}}]]
The important Colleges are:
The [[important]] [[College]]s are:
* Canossa College of Nursing
* [[Canossa]] [[College of Nursing]]
* Co-operative Arts & Science College
* [[Co-operative]] [[Arts]] & [[Science]] [[College]]
* Akshara College
* Akshara [[College]]
* Society College
* Society [[College]]
* Govt. Commercial Institute
* Govt. [[Commercial]] [[Institute]]
* MES College
* [[Muslim Educational Society|MES]] [[College]]


==Arts==
==[[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.
Cherukunnu [[play]]s a [[vital]] [[role]] in [[nourishing]] the [[arts]] and [[culture]] of [[Kannur District]], and is [[home]] to [[various]] [[Arts]] & [[Music]] [[Institution]]s which are [[popular]] in [[district]] [[level]].


==Major towns and roads==
==[[Major]] [[town]]s and [[road]]s==
[[File:PaddyFieldCherukunnu.JPG‎‎|thumb|right|A Paddy Field in Cherukunnu]]
[[File:PaddyFieldCherukunnu.JPG‎‎|thumb|right|A Paddy Field in Cherukunnu]]
===Major Towns===
===[[Major]] [[Town]]s===
* Kathirvaykum Thara
* Kathirvaykum Thara
* Pallichal
* Pallichal
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* Poongavu
* Poongavu


===Major Roads===
===[[Major]] [[Road]]s===


* Convent Road
* [[Convent]] [[Road]]
* Temple Road
* [[Temple]] [[Road]]
* Ferry Road
* [[Ferry]] [[Road]]
* Kayatteel Road
* Kayatteel Road
* Madathilaryakkal Road
* Madathilaryakkal Road
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* Kavinisseri-Chunda Road
* Kavinisseri-Chunda Road
* Kattakkulam Road
* Kattakkulam Road
* Pazhayangadi Road
* [[Pazhayangadi]] Road
* Taliparamba Road
* [[Taliparamba]] Road
* Muttil Road
* Muttil Road
* Ambalappuram Thekkumbadu Road
* Ambalappuram Thekkumbadu Road


==Major Industries==
==[[Major]] [[Industry|Industries]]==
The major industries are:
The [[major]] [[industry|industries]] are:
* [[Coir]]
* [[Coir]]
* [[Plywood]]
* [[Plywood]]
* [[Handloom]]
* [[Handloom]]
* Hand weave
* [[Hand]] [[weave]]
* Vegetables and milk marketing
* [[Vegetable|Vegetables and]] [[milk]] [[marketing]]
* Banking
* [[Banking]]


The majority of the people of this villages depend on the income from Gulf Countries, as well as the varied local industries.
The [[majority]] of the [[people]] of this [[village]] [[depend]] on the [[income]] from [[Gulf Countries]], as well as the varied [[local]] [[industry|industries]].


==Important Bank Branches==
==[[Important]] [[Bank]] [[Branch]]es==


* HDFC Bank
* [[HDFC Bank]]
* [[State Bank of Travancore|SBT]]
* SBT
* Syndicate Bank
* [[Syndicate Bank]]
* Canara Bank
* [[Canara Bank]]
* Indian Bank
* [[Indian Bank]]
* [[State Bank of India|SBI]]
* SBI
* South Indian Bank
* [[South Indian Bank]]
* Axis Bank
* [[Axis Bank]]
* NMG Bank
* [[North Malabar Gramin Bank|NMG Bank]]
* Kannur Dist Co-op Bank
* [[Kannur District]] [[Co-operative Bank|Co-op Bank]]
* Madai Co-op Bank
* [[Madai]][[Co-operative Bank|Co-op Bank]]
* Kannapuram Co-op Bank
* [[Kannapuram]] [[Co-operative Bank|Co-op Bank]]
* Cherukunnu Co-op Bank
* [[Cherukunnu]] [[Co-operative Bank|Co-op Bank]]
* Pazhayangadi Co-op Urban Bank
* [[Pazhayangadi]] [[Urban]] [[Co-operative Bank|Co-op Bank]]


==Important Co-op Societies==
==[[Important]] [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Co-operative society|Societies]]==


* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-Op Urban Banking Society
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Urban]] [[Banking]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-Op Rural Banking Society
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Rural]] [[Banking]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Vegetable Marketing Society
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Vegetable]] [[Marketing]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Milk Markating Society
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Milk]] [[Marketing]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Handweaving Society
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Handloom|Handweaving]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Plywood Manufacturing Socieity
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Plywood]] [[Manufacturing]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Women's Hotel & Restaurant Soceity
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Women]]'s [[Hotel]] & [[Restaurant]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Coir Manufacturing Socieity
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Coir]] [[Manufacturing]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram Co-op Toddy Manufacturing and Marketing Socieity
* Cherukunnu-Kannapuram [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Toddy]] [[Manufacturing]] and [[Marketing]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Madayi Co-Operative Rural Banking Society
* [[Madayi]] [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Rural]] [[Banking]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]
* Pazhayangadi Co-Operative Urban Banking Society
* [[Pazhayangadi]] [[Co-operative|Co-op]] [[Urban]] [[Banking]] [[Co-operative society|Society]]


==Major Attractions==
==[[Major]] [[Attraction]]s==
* Islands of Ayiram Thengu and Mungam
* [[Island]]s of Ayiram Thengu and Mungam
* Chira (swimming pool) at Annapoorneswari Temple
* Chira ([[swimming pool]]) at Annapoorneswari [[Temple]]
* Scenes -specially of river- from small hills of Paadi, Kavinisseri and Kunnanangadu.
* [[Scene]]s -[[special]]ly of [[river]]- from [[small]] [[hill]]s of Paadi, Kavinisseri and Kunnanangadu.
* Muttil [[dam|Checkdam]] in [[Valapattanam River|Valpattanam Puzha]]
* Muttil checkdam (valpattanam puzha)


==Travel==
==[[Travel]]==
===By Air===
===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.
* The [[near]]est [[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.<ref name="KannurAir">{{cite web|url=http://www.kannurairport.org/index.php/currentstatus|title=Kannur International Airport : Current Status of Kannur International Airport|first=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>


===By Train===
===[[By]] [[Train]]===
* Nearest major Railway Station is Kannur and other nearest Railways Stations are Kannapuram and Pazhayangadi.
* [[Near]]est [[major]] [[Railway]] [[Station]] [[is]] [[Kannur]] [[and]] [[other]] [[near]]est [[Railway]]s [[Station]]s [[are]] [[Kannapuram]] [[and]] [[Pazhayangadi]].


Important Trains (Stops At)
[[Important]] [[Train]]s ([[Stop]]s [[At]])


* [[Mumbai]] - [[Trivandrum]] [[Nethravathi]] [[Express]] ([[Kannapuram]]) <ref name="RlyTT">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/26.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 26 : Gandhidham-Nagercoil|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
* Mumbai - Trivandrum Nethravathi Express (Kannapuram)
* [[Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station|Nizamuddin]] - [[Ernakulam]] [[Mangaladevi|Mangla]] [[Express]] ([[Pazhayangadi]]) <ref name="RlyTT2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/26A.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 26A : Nagercoil-Gandhidham|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
* Nizamuddin - Ernakulam Mangla Express (Pazhayangadi)
* [[Chennai]] - [[Mangalore]] [[West Coast Express]] ([[Kannapuram]]) <ref name="RlyTT5">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/86.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 86 : Chennai-Mangalore|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
* Chennai - Mangalore West Coast Express (Kannapuram)
* [[Chennai]] - [[Mangalore]] [[Mail]] ([[Pazhayangadi]]) <ref name="RlyTT6">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/86A.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 86A : Mangalore-Chennai|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
* Chennai - Mangalore Mail (Pazhayangadi)
* [[Gandhidham]] - [[Nagercoil]] [[Express]] ([[Kannapuram]]) <ref name="RlyTT3">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/26-1.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 26-1 : Monsoon Timing Gandhidham-Nagercoil|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
* Gandhiham - Nagercoil Express (Kannapuram)
* [[Okha]] - [[Ernakulam]] [[Express]] ([[Kannapuram]])<ref name="RlyTT4">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/26-1A.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 26-1A : Monsoon Timing Nagercoil-Gandhidham|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
* Okha - Ernakulam Express (Kannapuram)
* Veraval - Trivandrum Express (Kannapuram)
* [[Veraval]] - [[Trivandrum]] [[Express]] ([[Kannapuram]]) <ref name="RlyTT"/> <ref name="RlyTT2"/> <ref name="RlyTT3"/> <ref name="RlyTT4"/>


'''Note'''
'''[[Note]]'''
*1) All the trains originating from Mangalore/Trivandrum and bound for Trivandrum/Mangalore respectively, stop at both Kannapuram and Pazhayangadi Railway Stations.
*[[1]]) [[All]] [[the]] [[train]]s [[origin|originating]] [[from]] [[Mangalore]]/[[Trivandrum]] [[and]] [[bound]] [[for]] [[Trivandrum]]/[[Mangalore]] [[respect|respectively]], [[stop]] [[at]] [[both]] [[Kannapuram]] [[and]] [[Pazhayangadi]] [[Railway]] [[Station]]s.
*2)All passenger trains including Mangalore-Chennai Egmore Exp(?) stops at both stations.
*[[2]])[[All]] [[passenger]] [[train]]s [[include|including]] [[Mangalore]]-[[Chennai]] [[Egmore]] [[Express|Exp]](?) [[stop]]s [[at]] [[both]] [[station]]s.
*[[3]]) [[All]] [[the]] [[train]]s [[run]]s [[through]] [[this]] [[line]] [[include|including]] [[New Delhi]]-[[Trivandrum]] [[Rajdhani Express]], [[stop]] [[at]] [[Kannur]]. <ref name="RlyTT"/> <ref name="RlyTT2"/> <ref name="RlyTT3"/> <ref name="RlyTT4"/> <ref name="RlyTT5"/> <ref name="RlyTT6"/> <ref name="RlyTT7">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/85.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 85 : Nagercoil-Mangalore|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref> <ref name="RlyTT8">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/indianrailways/directorate/coaching/pdf/85A.pdf|title=Railway Time Table No 85A : Mangalore-Nagercoil|First=Home|accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref>
*3) All the trains runs through this line including New Delhi-Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, stop at Kannur.


===By Bus===
===By [[Bus]]===
* From Kannur: Board any bus going to Pazhayangadi
* [[From]] [[Kannur]]: [[Board]] [[any]] [[bus]] [[going]] [[to]] [[Pazhayangadi]]
* From Taliparambu: Board any bus going to Cherukunnu Thara
* [[From]] [[Taliparamba]]: [[Board]] [[any]] [[bus]] [[going]] [[to]] Cherukunnu [[Thara]]
* From Payyannur: Board any bus going to Kannur via Pazhayangadi
* [[From]] [[Payyannur]]: [[Board]] [[any]] [[bus]] [[going]] [[to]] [[Kannur]] [[via]] [[Pazhayangadi]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:56, 15 July 2010

Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu
Little Hill ( ചെറുകുന്ന് )
census town
Population
 (2001)
 • Total16,246
Websitehttp://www.spiderkerala.com/kerala/my_village/Village_403_Cherukunnu.aspx

Cherukunnu (Malayalam: ചെറുകുന്ന് Tamil: செருகுன்னு Hindi: चेरुकुन्नु) is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] [2]

Demographics

As of 2001 India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females.[1] [2]

Etymology

The name Cherukunnu means (cheru=Little and kunnu=hill) Little Hill. There are around five very small hills in and around this place, the name Cherukunnu is believed have been derived due to presence of these Hills. However, as per local Hindu mythology, it is believed that ‘Choru Kunnu” (heap of cooked rice) which will be made just before Annadhaanam (free feast) at Annapoorneswari Temple gave this place the name.

History

During the rule of Kolathiri Cherukunnu was under their dynasty. Later, Tipu Sultan added this place along with Chirakkal Kingdom to Kingdom of Mysore. The British Raj made this place as a part of Chirakkal Taluk under Malabar District of Madras Presidency. Presently this village is in Kannur Taluk, Kannur District of Kerala State.


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. 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.[3]

Cherukunnu (ചെറുകുന്ന്) is famous for:

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. This is a location of a famous sufi grave, visited by people of all religions. [4]

Kannapuram is the nearest rail head.

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.[5]

Pazhayangadi is the nearest rail head.

Other Roman Catholic churches of Cherukunnu are at Kattakulam, Paadiyil Ferry and Kavinisseri (Christhukunnu).

File:Thavam Church.jpg
Thavam Church

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.[7]

In April every year, various religious and entertainment activities, including fire works, are held at Sree Annapoorneswary Temple to celebrate the Vishu Villakulsavam.[8]

Kannapuram is the nearest rail head.

St. Martin de Porres Hospital (Mission Hospital)

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File:Cherukunnu annapoorneswari temple.jpg
Cherukunnu Sree Annapoorneswari Temple
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Administration

File:Cherukunnu Ulsavam.JPG
Cherukunnu Vishu Vilakkulsavam
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Education

The average literacy rate is more than 90%.

The important schools of Cherukunnu are:

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A cracker show in progress during Cherukunnu Ulsavam
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The important Colleges are:

Arts

Cherukunnu plays a vital role in nourishing 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

File:PaddyFieldCherukunnu.JPG
A Paddy Field in Cherukunnu

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 village depend on the income from Gulf Countries, as well as the varied local industries.

Important Bank Branches

Important Co-op Societies

Major Attractions

Travel

By Air

By Train

Important Trains (Stops At)

Note

By Bus

References

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  4. ^ a b "Aulia-e-hind : List of Daragahs in Kerala". Retrieved 2010-07-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b "Diocese of Kannur : Organisation Structure". Retrieved 2010-07-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Kerala Tourism : Tourist places of Cherukunnu". Retrieved 2008-07-07. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  7. ^ "Temples of Kerala : List of Famous Hindu Temples in Kerala". Retrieved 2010-07-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
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  9. ^ "Healthy Family Happy Family : Human Anatomy Study". Retrieved 2010-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "SMDP Hospital : College of Nursing". Retrieved 2010-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
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  17. ^ a b c "Railway Time Table No 26-1 : Monsoon Timing Gandhidham-Nagercoil" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ a b c "Railway Time Table No 26-1A : Monsoon Timing Nagercoil-Gandhidham" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ "Railway Time Table No 85 : Nagercoil-Mangalore" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ "Railway Time Table No 85A : Mangalore-Nagercoil" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)

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