| Chathamangalam | |
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| Coordinates | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kozhikode |
| Nearest city | Kunnamangalam |
| Parliamentary constituency | Kozhikode |
| Population • Density |
45,628 (2,001 Census) (2001[update]) • 900 /km2 (2,331 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area | 40.23 square kilometres (15.53 sq mi) |
| Website | http://chathamangalam.org |
Chathamangalam Grama Panchayath is an agricultural village with hills, valley and paddy fields. It is spread over 40.24 sq.km and 22 km east of Kozhikode city. Cherupuzha marks south, west and north boundaries of the village and a part of the east is marked by Iruvazhanhi puzha. Both these rivers joined chaliyar.
Chathamangalam Grama Panchayath came in to existence on 24 September 1956. It has 22 wards spread over 2 villages. The population of the Panchayath is 45,628 out of which 23,368 are women and 7,763 scheduled caste. The panchayath is widely known through the functioning of educational institutions like NIT and DOEACC. This panchayath has greate achievements in education with 8 GLP Schools, 4 ALP Schools, 5 AUP Schools, One Govt. Higher Secondary School, One Vocational Higher Secondary School. 3 un aided English Medium Schools and 42 Anganvadis.
The villagers are blessed with presence of many health infrastructures namely, PHC Choolur and its 9 subcenters, Ayurveda Hospital Vellanoor and Govt. Homeopathic Hospital Nairkuzhi.
Govt. and Semi Government institutions like Sub Registrars Office established in 1906, a Sub Post Office with 7 EDD branches, a Tele Phone Exchange, State Bank of India, Chathamangalam Service Co-operative Bank, Chathamangalm Urban Bank, Krishibhavan, Chathama ngalam and Poolakode Village Offices, one Veterinary Dispensary with an Insemination center at Vellanoor, One Maveli store, one Labham market, Regional Poultry farm, the district, Women’s Co-operative society, KSEB Section Office at Kattangal etc. contribute a lot in the all round development of the panchayath.
Residence Associations are emerging as a community organisations in every nook and corner of our state. It helps in communal harmony, neighbourhood co-operation and the allround development of members. In our panchayath also efforts are taken by several people in this direction. Palam residence association,Vengerimadom and Choyimadom Road Residence Association, Chathamangalam are the two residence associations which are active in the panchayath.
Chathamangalam Public Library and Reading Room established in 1944 and 11 libraries with recognition of Library Council and Panchayath Cultural Centre make the field very lively.
The legend regarding the origin of Chathamangalam can be traced back to a fight between two groups who came to see a festival at Chethukadavu. The fight ended in the death of many, the place later called as Kunnamangalam and those of the victims known as Chathmangalam and those who led the fight known as Padanilam. But, as there is no scientific evidence for all this, it may be mere hearsay of the people.
Another story behind Chathamangalam is related to the ancient temple of Chathamangalathappan. It is believed that this temple which is related to the Guruvayur temple had its stone laid by Naranathu Bhranthan. As the families of the sorcerers live here, it is called the place of Kuttichathan and therefore Chathamangalam.
The market of Chathamangalam is Kattangal. It originated from the name ‘Kettuthangal’ because the place had been a relief, a place of rest for people who carried heavy loads on the Mukkam-Calicut route.
This village which is the symbol of communal harmony and other festivals has not, yet, gained a place in the historical records of important places. Therefore, more research should be conducted regarding the history of the village.
This place of diversity with churches, mosques, temples and well known ‘kavu’ is situated 22 KM away from the town of Calicut. Festivals of Nagakali, Kuttichathan and Bhagavathi are popular, attracting many to this place. Areekulangara Devi Temple is considered equal to Kadampuzha Devi temple of Malappuram district. The yearly ‘Thathoor Andu Nercha’ conducted is historically related to the ‘Khilaffat’ of olden days and is celebrated on Muharam 22,23, 24 and 25th.
The Mount Hermon Aramana of the Malankara Orthdox Syrian Church and the Morning Star church of the Roman Catholics are important places of worship. The place is also known for its ‘Kavadiattom’ groups and artists in ‘Theyyam, Thottampattu and Instrumental music’.
Clubs and youth organizations play an active part in the development of culture. There are also mini stadium in Pazhur and Poolakkode. Football, volleyball and cricket are the important games played here.