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Chunakkara | |
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village | |
  Chunakkara Location in Kerala, India Show map of Kerala Chunakkara Chunakkara (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:9°11′07″N76°35′58″E / 9.1853200°N 76.59951°E /9.1853200; 76.59951 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 22,730 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Chunakkara is a village inMavelikara Tahsil ofAlappuzha district, in theIndian state ofKerala.[1] It is located on the Kollam Theni Highway spanning in around 6 km (3.7 mi) in length along the highway. It is divided into 5 areas and 15 wards. It is located 10.5 km (6.5 mi) south fromMavelikara and 15 km (9.3 mi) west ofKayamkulam. Nearest railway stations areKayamlulam railway station andMavelikara railway station, both are accessible by public and private transports.
As per 2011 Indiacensus, Chunakkara had a population of 22,730, with 10,372 males and 12,358 females.[1]
Malayalam poet and lyricist Chunakkara Ramankutty, and prominent film actor, producer and politician Mr.Mukesh are from Chunakkara.
Chunakkara Thiruvayirur Mahadevar temple is a Lord Shiva temple located 2 km (1.2 mi) off the Kollam Theni Highway from Chunakkara Centre. An annual utsavavam (festival) is normally held between January and February.
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