Chungakkunnu

Town in Kerala, India

Chungakkunnu is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala State, India. It is located on the bank of river Bavali between Kelakam town and Hindu Pilgrim center Kottiyoor. Chungakkunnu was a famous place for settlement during Malabar Migration. More than 2000 migrated families still live here. And it is well known for its timber merchants. Most of the people depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Rubber, Coconut, Cashew, and Black pepper are main crops cultivated here.

Chungakkunnu Town

Palukachi mala, a scenic and picturesque tourist attraction for Trekking, has its entry at this town.

Palukachi Mala, a view from Chungakkunnu

Tourist attractions

The following destinations are nearby

  • Palukachi Mala, one of the highest peaks in Kannur district.
  • Kottiyoor Temple
  • Palchuram waterfalls
  • Fathima Matha Church[1]
  • Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Palchuram Pass to Wayanad
  • Kottiyoor Valley Resort

Education

Schools near to Chungakkunnu

Fathima Matha Forane Church and Bethel Garden, Chungakkunnu
  • Govt. Upper Primary School Chungakkunnu
  • St. Mark L P School, Chungakkunnu
  • Thalakkani Govt. UP School
  • NSS KUP School Kottiyoor
  • SN Lower Primary School Kottiyoor
  • Ambayathode LP School
  • IJM Higher Secondary school, Kottiyoor
  • St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Kelakam
  • MGM (CBSC) High school Kelakam, India.
  • Little Flower English Medium High school Kelakam
Fathima Matha Church, Catechism Center, Chungakkunnu

Health

St. Camillus Hospital, Chungakkunnu
St. Mary's Clinic, Chungakkunnu
Nethravathi Clinic, Chungakkunnu
Govt. Ayurveda Dispensary, Chungakkunnu
Govt. Veterinary Hospital, Chungakkunnu

Banks

Kottiyoor Service Co-Operative Bank, Chungakkunnu Branch
Vanitha co-operative Bank, Chungakkunnu Abiyo Finance Chungakkunnu

References

  1. ^ Fathima Matha Church
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