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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Chathamangalam ([[chelwas]])
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| settlement_type = village
| image_skyline = File:Nitcoat.jpg
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| image_caption = NIT Stadium
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|11.296|N|75.915|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kozhikode district|Kozhikode]]
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| unit_pref = Metric
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| area_total_km2 = 40.23
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| population_total = 45,628 (2001 Census)
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| population_density_km2 = 900
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 673601
| registration_plate = KL-
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = Kunnamangalam
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
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| website = {{URL|http://chathamangalam.org}}
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'''Chathamangalam''' is a village in Kozhikode district of Kerala state, India.

==Geography==
Chathamangalam is a [[gram panchayat]] is an agricultural village comprising hills, valleys, and [[paddy field]]s. It spreads over 40.23 km<sup>2</sup> <ref name="chathamangalam">{{cite web|url=http://chathamangalam.org/t03_profile.htm|title=Chathamangalam Grama Panchayath|publisher=chathamangalam.org|access-date=19 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822001519/http://chathamangalam.org/t03_profile.htm|archive-date=22 August 2013}}</ref> and 20 km east of [[Kozhikode]] city.<ref name="google">{{cite web|url=https://maps.google.co.in/maps?q=calicut+to+chathamangalam+distance&ie=UTF-8&ei=sKEfUsWVI8OJrQedsYDYAQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg|title=Kozhikode, Kerala to chathamangalam distance - Google Maps|publisher=maps.google.co.in|access-date=19 January 2014}}</ref> The village is bordered by the Cherupuzha river to the south, west and north, and the east is bordered by the Iruvazhanhia. Both these tributaries join the [[Chaliyar]]. Chathamangalam is situated 22 km away from the town of Kozhikode.<ref name="google"/>
Chathamangalam came into existence on 24 September 1956. It has twenty-two wards spread across two villages.

==Demographics==
The population is 45,628 (2001 Census<ref name="chathamangalam"/>). Of these, 23,368 are women and 7,763 are [[scheduled caste]].

==Landmarks==
The village is known for its educational institutions including the [[National Institute of Technology Calicut]] and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) (Formerly [[DOEACC]] ). The village's health infrastructure includes PHC ([[primary health centre]]) Choolur and its 9 sub-centres, Ayurveda Hospital Vellanoor, and the government's Homeopathic Hospital Nairkuzhi.

The village has a sub-registrar's office that was established in 1906, a sub-post office with 7 branches, a telephone Exchange, and banks including a [[State Bank of India]], the Chathamangalam Service Co-operative Bank, and the Chathamangalam Urban Bank. The Chathamangalam Public Library and Reading Room was established in 1944 and has eleven libraries.

== History ==
One story 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 resulted in many deaths; the area was later named [[Kunnamangalam]]. The victims were called Chathamangalam, and those who led the fight were called Padanilam. 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, or 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]]-[[Kozhikode]] route.<ref name="chathamangalam2">{{cite web|url=http://chathamangalam.org/t01_history.htm|title=Chathamangalam Grama Panchayath|publisher=chathamangalam.org|access-date=19 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821233628/http://chathamangalam.org/t01_history.htm|archive-date=21 August 2013}}</ref>

== Attractions ==
The village contains a large variety of religious buildings, including churches, mosques, temples and ''[[kavu]]''. Festivals of Nagakali, Kuttichathan and [[Bhagavathi]] are popular. The village's Areekulangara Devi temple is on a scale equal to the [[Kadampuzha]] Devi temple of the [[Malappuram|Malappuram district]].

Clubs and youth organizations play an active part in the development of culture. There are also mini stadiums in Pazhur and Poolakkode. [[Association football|Football]], [[volleyball]] and [[cricket]] are popular sports in the region.

==Distance from major towns==
From [[Calicut (Kozhikode)]] - 20 km

From [[Mukkam]] - 8 km

==Transportation==
Chathamangalam village connects to other parts of India through [[Calicut]] city on the west and [[Thamarassery]] town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through [[Kozhikode]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Mangalore]], [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through Adivaram connects to [[Kalpetta]], [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]]. The nearest airports are at [[Kannur Airport|Kannur]] and [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest railway station is at Kozhikode.

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Kozhikode district}}
[[Category:Thamarassery area]]

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