Choondal

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Choondal
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Choondal
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Choondal
Choondal (India)
Coordinates: 10°37′03″N76°05′41″E / 10.617510°N 76.094710°E / 10.617510; 76.094710
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Government
  BodyChoondal Grama Panchayath, Chowvannur Grama Panchayath, Kandanassery Grama Panchayath
Population
 (2001)
  Total11,719
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680502
Telephone code04885
Vehicle registration KL-
Nearest city Thrissur
Lok Sabha constituency Thrissur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Vidhan Sabha constituencyManalur Assembly Constituency

Choondal is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. [1]

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Choondal had a population of 11719 with 5478 males and 6241 females. [1] Choondal is about 20 kilometers away from Thrissur, where you can see a panoramic view of green grass fields. This place is known in Thrissur District for its educational Institutions, hospitals and places of worship. Paddy, coconut and Areca nut are the major produces of this village. From This junction we turn to Guruvayoor which is about 8 km away from Choondal The Catholics of this area comes under the parish of Nativity of Our Lady church Puthuessery.

Educational Institutions

De Paul EMHS, Choondal

LIGHS, Choondal

Temples in Choondal

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References

  1. 1 2 "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.