Chunakkara is a village in Mavelikara Tahsil of Alappuzha district, in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] It is located on the Kollam Theni Highway spanning in around 6 km (3.7 mi) in length along the highway. It is divided into 5 areas and 15 wards. It is located 10.5 km (6.5 mi) south from Mavelikara and 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Kayamkulam. Nearest railway stations are Kayamlulam railway station and Mavelikara railway station, both are accessible by public and private transports.

Chunakkara
village
Chunakkara is located in Kerala
Chunakkara
Chunakkara
Location in Kerala, India
Chunakkara is located in India
Chunakkara
Chunakkara
Chunakkara (India)
Coordinates: 9°11′07″N 76°35′58″E / 9.1853200°N 76.59951°E / 9.1853200; 76.59951
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictAlappuzha
Population
 (2011)
 • Total22,730
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics edit

As per 2011 India census, Chunakkara had a population of 22,730, with 10,372 males and 12,358 females.[1]

Famous personalities edit

Famous Malaylalam poet & lyricist Chunakkara Ramankutty, and prominent film actor, producer and politician Mr. Mukesh hails from Chunakkara.

Place to visit edit

Chunakkara Thiruvayirur Mahadevar temple is a Lord Shiva temple located 2 km (1.2 mi) off the Kollam Theni Highway from Chunakkara Centre. Annual utsavavam(festival) is normally held between Jan-Feb.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Census of India:Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.