Choondal
Choondal is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Choondal | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Choondal Location in Kerala, India  Choondal Choondal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10.617510°N 76.094710°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Choondal Grama Panchayath, Chowvannur Grama Panchayath, Kandanassery Grama Panchayath |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,719 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680502 |
| Telephone code | 04885 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
| Nearest city | Thrissur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thrissur (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Manalur Assembly Constituency |
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
- Melekavu temple
- Parappuram Mahavishnu Temple
- Payyurkkavu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple
- Thayamkkavu Sri Ayyappa Temple
- Parappur Sri Devi temple
- Payyur Subramanya Swami Temple
References
- "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.
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