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Chathamangalam | |
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village | |
 NIT Stadium | |
 Interactive map of Chathamangalam | |
| Coordinates:11°17′46″N75°54′54″E / 11.296°N 75.915°E /11.296; 75.915 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.23 km2 (15.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 45,628 (2,001 Census) |
| • Density | 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673601 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
| Nearest city | Kunnamangalam |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kozhikode |
| Website | chathamangalam |
Chathamangalam is a village in Kozhikode district of Kerala state, India.
Chathamangalam is aGram Panchayat and an agricultural village comprising hills, valleys, andpaddy fields. It spreads over an area of 40.23 km2[1] and is located 20 km east ofKozhikode city.[2] The Cherupuzha River borders the village to the south, west, and north, while the Iruvazhinji borders it to the east. Both these tributaries join theChaliyar.[2]Chathamangalam came into existence on 24 September 1956. It has twenty-two wards spread across two villages.
The population is 45,628 (2001 Census[1]). Of these, 23,368 are women and 7,763 arescheduled caste.
The village is known for its educational institutions including theNational Institute of Technology Calicut and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) (FormerlyDOEACC). The village's health infrastructure includes PHC (primary health centre) Choolur and its 9 sub-centres, Ayurveda Hospital Vellanoor, and the government's Homeopathic Hospital Nairkuzhi.
The village has a sub-registrar's office that was established in 1906, a sub-post office with 7 branches, a telephone Exchange, and banks including aState Bank of India, the Chathamangalam Service Co-operative Bank, and the Chathamangalam Urban Bank. The Chathamangalam Public Library and Reading Room was established in 1944 and has eleven libraries.
One story regarding the origin of Chathamangalam can be traced back to a fight between two groups who came to see a festival at Chethukadavu. The fight resulted in many deaths; the area was later namedKunnamangalam. The victims were called Chathamangalam, and those who led the fight were called Padanilam. Another story behind Chathamangalam is related to the ancient temple of Chathamangalathappan. It is believed that this temple, which is related to theGuruvayur temple, had its stone laid by Naranathu Bhranthan. As the families of the sorcerers live here, it is called the place of Kuttichathan, or Chathamangalam.
Chathamattom, a village in theErnakulam district also shares the wordChatha and is similarly linked to many deaths as well.
The market of Chathamangalam isKattangal. It originated from the nameKettuthangal because the place had been a relief, a place of rest for people who carried heavy loads on theMukkam-Kozhikode route.[3]
The village contains a large variety of religious buildings, including churches, mosques, temples andkavu. Festivals of Nagakali, Kuttichathan andBhagavathi are popular. The village's Areekulangara Devi temple is on a scale equal to theKadampuzha Devi temple of theMalappuram district.
Clubs and youth organizations play an active part in the development of culture. There are also mini stadiums in Pazhur and Poolakkode.Football,volleyball andcricket are popular sports in the region.
FromCalicut (Kozhikode) - 20 km
FromMukkam - 8 km
FromKoduvally - 11 km
FromMavoor - 7.3 km
Chathamangalam village connects to other parts of India throughCalicut city on the west andThamarassery town on the east. Nearest main town isMukkam. National highway No.66 passes throughKozhikode and the northern stretch connects toMangalore,Goa andMumbai. The southern stretch connects toCochin andTrivandrum. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through Adivaram connects toKalpetta,Mysore andBangalore. The nearest airports are atKozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Kozhikode.