Cheruthazham
| Cheruthazham | |
|---|---|
| city | |
|
Kunhimathilakam Temple | |
  Cheruthazham Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°04′51″N 75°15′46″E / 12.0809700°N 75.2627200°ECoordinates: 12°04′51″N 75°15′46″E / 12.0809700°N 75.2627200°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 26,240 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Cheruthazham is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. It is the location of the famous Hanumarambalam, dedicated to Sri Rama and Hanuman.Cherutazham is also the birthplace of Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair who gave a new dimension to the art of Kathakali. There are many artists in Cherutazham who are experts in the traditional musical items like "panchavadyam", "taayambaka", "chenda melam" etc. The new generation of Cherutazham is also getting trained in these art forms.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Cheruthazham had a population of 26,240. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Cheruthazham has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 87% and female literacy of 80%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.