Chungakkunnu
Chungakkunnu (ചുങ്കക്കുന്ന്) is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala State, India. It is located on the bank of river Bavali between Kelakam town and Hindu Pilgrim center Kottiyoor. Malabar Hill Highway 59 pass through this town. Chungakkunnu was a famous place for settlement during Malabar Migration. More than 2000 migrated families still live here. And it is well known for its timber merchants. Most of the people depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Rubber, Coconut, Cashew, and Black pepper are main crops cultivated here.
Palukachi mala, a scenic and picturesque tourist attraction for Trekking, has its entry at this town.
Tourist attractions
The following destinations are near to Chungakkunnu
- Palukachi mala
- Bethel Garden Chungakkunnu
- Kottiyoor Temple
- Palchuram Falls
- Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary
- Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Palchuram pass to Wayanad
Education
Schools near to Chungakkunnu
- St. Mark L P School, Chungakkunnu
- Govt. Upper Primery School Chungakkunnu
- Thalakkani Govt. UP School
- NSS KUP School Kottiyoor
- SN Lower Primary School Kottiyoor
- Ambayathode LP School
- IJM Higher Secondary school, Kottiyoor
- St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Kelakam
- MGM (CBSC) High school Kelakam, India.
- Little Flower English Medium High school Kelakam
Health
St. Camillus Hospital, Chungakkunnu
St. Mary's Clinic, Chungakkunnu
Nethravathi Clinic, Chungakkunnu
Govt. Ayurveda Dispensary, Chungakkunnu
Govt. Veterinary Hospital, Chungakkunnu
Banks
Kottiyoor Service Co-Operative Bank, Chungakkunnu Branch
Vanitha co-Operative Bank, Chungakkunnu
Famous Faces
Makaram Mathai (മകാരം മത്തായി )
Adv. K J Joseph
Other Details
Panchayath: Kottiyoor
Village : Kottiyoor
Taluk : Iritty
District: Kannur
Nearest Railway stations: Thalassery, Kannur railway station
Nearest Airport: Kannur International Airport, Calicut International Airport