Chalakudy
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| Chalakudyother names | |
| State - District(s) |
Kerala - Thrissur |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
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| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 680307 - +0480 - KL-8 |
Chalakudy is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.
Athirappilly water falls is 30 km from Chalakudy, which is the main route to reach these waterfalls. On this route there are two water theme parks; One is Dream World and other is Silver Storm.
The name Chalakudy is derived from the word Shalakudy this means a place where sacrifices are done. This refers to the sacrifices which were held on the shores of the river.
[edit] Interesting Places Around Chalakudy
- Chalakudi Railway Station (CKI) (1km west of Town).
- Aanamalais Govt. Timber Depot (A Historical place adjacent to Chalakudi Railway Station).
- Chalakkudy_River (0.5km from Town, towards south on NH-47 highway )(has one of the highest fish diversities in India).
- Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor. Christian Prayer Centre; with adjacent Railway Station: Divine Nagar (DINR) (1.5km south of Town on NH-47 highway).
- Popular mission center, Potta.A brother concern of Divine retreat center(1km North of Town on NH-47 highway). Annual Potta Bible Convention Took places here on every january,Which gathers 1 million Christians from all over the parts of the world.
- Dream World Water Theme Park (10km east of Town; towards Athirappally water falls).
- Thumboormuzhy Check Dam & Garden (15km east of Town; towards Athirappilly water falls).
- Oil palm Plantation (17km from Town; towards Athirappilly water falls.
- Silver Storm Water Theme Park (19km east of Town; towards Athirappilly water falls).
- Athirappilly Waterfalls (33km east of Town).
- Ezhattumukham (7km from Athirappilly; towards Ankamaly route via vettilappara bridge).
- Charpa Falls ( The enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon is a sight to watch and enjoy.) (31km east of Town; after Athirappilly water falls).
- Vazhachal falls and Resorts (35km east of Town; after Athirappilly water falls).
- Anakkayam ( About 37km from Chalakudy on theAthirappilly route, Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora).
- Perigalkuthu Dam (39km from Town; towards Athirappilly water falls).
- Sholayar Dam Hydro Electric project.
- Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
[edit] How To Reach
Chalakudy Town –Vazhachal road(state highway- 21)is a rubberised two line road. Chalakudy town is situated only 22 km away from Cochin international airport (Nedumbassery), which is served by many major airlines including British Airways. The service of tourist police guards is available at picnic spots.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Chalakudy had a population of 48,371. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Chalakudy has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 86% and female literacy of 84%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
