Chungakkunnu

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 near to Chungakkunnu

  • Palukachi mala is one of the highest peaks in kannur district which has an extreme beauty if you reach the spot. Trekking is possible if you get the permission from the forest dept. There is some mythologies also behind this .A beautiful place to visit in kannur .If possible then please avoid going march ,April months due to heavy dry climate .You can pick some water and food while trekking to the destination and notice that do not throw any kind of plastic products there .
  • Bethel Garden Chungakkunnu
  • Kottiyoor Temple
  • Palchuram water Falls

It is a collection of waterfalls which means ,if you reach there you can find three different waterfalls near like neighbors .It is such a beautiful place with the nature is providing pretty cool water which never expect there .Please do not carry any plastic bags or do not throw those kind of belongings there .Save nature .

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

References
  1. Fathima Matha Church

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