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Chunakkara
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Chunakkara
Chunakkara (India)
Coordinates: 9°11′07″N76°35′58″E / 9.1853200°N 76.59951°E / 9.1853200; 76.59951 Coordinates: 9°11′07″N76°35′58″E / 9.1853200°N 76.59951°E / 9.1853200; 76.59951
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Alappuzha
Population
 (2011)
  Total22,730
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

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 6km in length along the highway. It is divided into 5 areas and 15 Wards. It is located 10.5km south from Mavelikara and 15km west of Kayamkulam. Nearest railway stations are Kayamlulam railway station and Mavelikara railway station, both are accessible by public and private transports.

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Demographics

As per 2011 India census, Chunakkara had a population of 22730, with 10372 males and 12358 females. [1]

Famous personalities

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

Place to visit

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

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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.