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'''Chungakkunnu''' is a small town in [[Kannur]] district of [[Kerala]] State, [[India]]. It is located on the bank of river Bavali between [[Kelakam, India.|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]] [[merchant]]s. Most of the people depend on [[agriculture]] for their livelihood. [[Rubber]], [[Coconut]], [[Cashew]], and [[Black pepper]] are main crops cultivated here.<br /><br />
[[File:Chungakkunnu Town.jpg|thumb|Chungakkunnu Town]]<br />
Palukachi mala, a [[:wikt:scenic|scenic]] and [[picturesque]] [[tourist attraction]] for [[Trekking]], has its entry at this town. <br />
[[File:Palukachi Hills.jpg|thumb|Palukachi Mala, a view from Chungakkunnu]]<br />
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== Tourist attractions ==<br />
The following destinations are nearby<br />
* Palukachi Mala, one of the highest peaks in Kannur district.<br />
* Bethel Garden Chungakkunnu<br />
* [[Kottiyoor Temple]]<br />
* Palchuram waterfalls <br />
* Fathima Matha Church<ref>[http://www.diocesemdy.org/home/parish/205 Fathima Matha Church]</ref><br />
* Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary <br />
* [[Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary]]<br />
* Palchuram pass to [[Wayanad]]<br />
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== Education ==<br />
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=== Schools near to Chungakkunnu ===<br />
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[[File:Fathima Matha Forane Church.jpg|thumb|Fathima Matha Forane Church and Bethel Garden, Chungakkunnu]]<br />
* Govt. Upper Primary School Chungakkunnu<br />
* St. Mark L P School, Chungakkunnu<br />
* Thalakkani Govt. UP School<br />
* NSS KUP School Kottiyoor<br />
* SN Lower Primary School Kottiyoor<br />
* Ambayathode LP School<br />
* IJM Higher Secondary school, [[Kottiyoor]]<br />
* St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, [[Kelakam, India.|Kelakam]]<br />
* MGM (CBSC) High school [[Kelakam, India.]]<br />
* Little Flower English Medium High school [[Kelakam, India.|Kelakam]]<br />
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[[File:Catechism centre, Chungakkunnu.jpg|thumb|Fathima Matha Church, Catechism Center, Chungakkunnu]]<br />
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== Health ==<br />
St. Camillus Hospital, Chungakkunnu<br /><br />
St. Mary's Clinic, Chungakkunnu<br /><br />
Nethravathi Clinic, Chungakkunnu<br /><br />
Govt. Ayurveda Dispensary, Chungakkunnu<br /><br />
Govt. Veterinary Hospital, Chungakkunnu<br />
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== Banks ==<br />
Kottiyoor Service Co-Operative Bank, Chungakkunnu Branch<br /><br />
Vanitha co-Operative Bank, Chungakkunnu<br />
Abiyo Finance<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Kannur district}}<br />
[[Category:Villages in Kannur district]]<br />
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