Chittatukara
| Chittatukara | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Chittatukara   Chittatukara Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°34′19″N 76°04′24″E / 10.571844°N 76.073319°ECoordinates: 10°34′19″N 76°04′24″E / 10.571844°N 76.073319°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chittattukara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.46 km2 (3.65 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 25,320 |
| • Density | 2,677/km2 (6,930/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-42 |
| Nearest city | North Paravur |
| Sex ratio | 1068 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 92.37% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
| Civic agency | Chittattukara |
| Climate | moderate (Köppen) |
| Website | |
Chittattukara is a census town and panchayat in Paravur Taluk of Ernakulam District, Kerala. Paravur town is situated close to this village, just 2 km. The most ancient navigational port and trade centre Muziris is located at Pattanam, a small area in this village. Many historic monuments were founded out from this area.
History
Muziris the ancient seaport of Medieval India is situated in this Panchayat. Chittattukara was carved out from Vadakkekara village union. The panchayat was full of lush green trees and canals. People settled here according to the caste hirearchy. The people lived here were toddy tappers and coir makers.
Religion
Temples
- Mannam Subrahmanya temple (Biggest Kavadi in District)
- Makkanayi Siva Temple
- Neendoor Temple
- Kalarikkal Temple
- Guruthippadam Temple, Parayakad
Mosques
- Jaram
- Neendor Chittatukara Juma Masjid
- Parappuram Juma Masjid
Education
- Muhammadan School
- Kunjithai School
See also
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