Chittlancherry
| Chittilamchery | |
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| Town | |
 Chittilamchery
 Chittilamchery
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| Coordinates: 10°36′N 76°33′E / 10.60°N 76.55°ECoordinates: 10°36′N 76°33′E / 10.60°N 76.55°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Palakkad |
| Established | 1965 മാര്ച്ച് 15 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 25.52 km2 (9.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 24,540 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 678704 |
| Area code(s) | +91 4922 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-49, KL-9 |
Chittilamchery (also known as Chittlancherry, Chittlamcherry, Chittilancherry, and Chittilamchery) is a village in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is under the administration of the Melarcode Panchayath in the Alathur Taluk.
The name is possibly derived from "Chuttilam Chery", which means a place surrounded by "illams" (houses of Nambudiris).
Chittilamchery is a village containing several small ponds (including Aanaari kolam, Kakkatu kolam, Pathyila kolam, Choram kulam, Nochukulam, and Kappal Kulam) and surrounded by paddy fields.
The first school in Chittilamcherry was established in 1885 by Ramu Iyyer. March 15, 1965 saw the formation of the first Melarcode Panchayth presided over by T. N. Parameswaran.
Minor population of the village rely on agriculture as their primary source of income while Majority rely on income earned from various field like banking, IT,business etc. Facilities, such as internet facilities and mobile tower communications are already developed. The village, located on the State Highway 58, is a crucial junction for commuters. The village comes under the Melarcode Panchayath, block office is at Nemmara and part of Alathur Taluk.
Chittilamchery has a number of schools including MNKM Higher secondary school (founded in 1947), AUPS Chittilamchery, Muthukunni ALP School, and AUPS Melarcode, and NSS Lower Primary English Medium School.
The natural beauty and greenery is a feast for the eyes. Life here is mostly tranquil,healthy, zero pollution and yes predominately slow compared to a city. People comprise of classes from middle, upper middle, Rich and Richest. Political views are just same like elsewhere in Kerala which is the only downside. Most people are easy going and co-operative.
High Schools, Banks, multiple bank ATMs, Financial banks, Petrol pumps, Hotels, Provision stores, Textile shops, hardware shops, Clinics, Medical Stores and Ayurvedic Centers all in place for ease of life. You will easily find Auto's and Taxi's for transportation purpose in and out Chittilamcherry.
Sree Cherunetturi Bhagavathi Temple, or Chittilamchery Kaavu, is located in the village. The presiding deity is Sri Cherunatturi Amma, or Sri Cherinattury Bhagavathy. The village is mostly Hindu, but also has Muslims and Christians who actively participate in village activities such as Chittilamchery Vela, an annual event that takes place on the 28/29 April in honor of the presiding deity. Aarattu is also celebrated in the Sri Cherunatoori Bhagavathi Temple during a week at the end of January in which cultural programs, bhajanas and devotional songs are presented. Malma kali (porattan kali) is also practiced within the temple premises.
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