Choondacherry

Choondacherry is an Indian village located in the Kottayam district of Kerala state, India.

St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, Palai

Etymology

Choondacherry got its name from "choondal" meaning "place where water is abundant" and "cherry" meaning village. Another possibility of origin of the name Choondacherry is that "choonda" means "fishing rod", which are made from palms which are found in abundance in the place, and "cherry" can also translate as "street", so the name can also mean that.

Location

Choondacherry is located 3 km from Bharananganam and 4 km from Pravithanam. Choondacherry is rich with its culture and heritage. it is just 3 km away from the holy land of St. Alphonsa. The Vezhanganam Mahadeva Temple and St. Joseph's Church are the important worship places.

Schools

Choondacherry is served by the three educational institutions, St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management and Sanjos Public School.

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