Chokkad

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Chokkad
chokkad
Town
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Population
  Total
37,238
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Chokkad is a town situated south-east of Nilambur in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India. The town is located off the state highway between Nilambur and Kalikavu.

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