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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Cherukunnu
| other_name =
| nickname =
| settlement_type = Census Town
| image_skyline = File:CherukunnuTemple.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Annapoorneshwari Temple, Cherukunnu
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kannur district|Kannur]]
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| established_date =
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| parts_type = [[Taluk]]
| parts = [[Kannur taluk|Kannur]]
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| governing_body = Panchayat (First Grade)
| unit_pref = Metric
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| area_total_km2 = 15.37
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| population_total = 16,111
| population_as_of = 2011
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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 = 670301
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 0497
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| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank1_info_sec1 = 1252 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy
| blank2_info_sec1 = 95.4%
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| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
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| blank1_name_sec2 = [[Climate of India|Climate]]
| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India|pleasant]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small>
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[[File:Cherukunnu annapoorneswari temple.JPG|thumb|Annapoorneshwari Temple]]
[[File:Nelvayal.JPG|thumb|Paddy fields]]
''' Cherukunnu ''' is a [[census town]] in [[Kannur district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=2008-12-08 }}</ref><ref name="KANNUR">{{cite web|url=http://kannur.gov.in/village.htm|title=Kannur.gov.in : Villages of Kannur District|access-date=2010-07-07 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180227054908/http://kannur.gov.in/village.htm |archive-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> Cherukunnu town is located on [[Valapattanam]]-[[Pappinisseri]]-[[Pazhayangadi]] main road, situated to the south of the [[Pazhayangadi]] in [[Kannur District]] of [[North Malabar]] region in [[Kerala]].

== Demographics ==
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Cherukunnu had a population of 16,111 which constitutes 7,153 (44.4%) males and 8,958 (55.6%) females. Cherukunnu census town spreads over an area of 15.33 km<sup>2</sup> with 3,418 families residing in it. The sex ratio of Cherukunnu was 1,252 higher than state average of 1,084.
In Cherukunnu, 11.8% of the population is under 6 years of age. Cherukunnu had an overall literacy of 95.4% higher than state average of 94%. The male literacy stands at 97.8% and female literacy was 93.5%.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kerala |first1=Directorate of Census Operations |title=District Census Handbook, Kannur |publisher=Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=186,187 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3202_PART_B_KANNUR.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref>

==Religions==
As of 2011 census, Cherukunnu [[census town]] had total population of 16,111 among which 8,984 (55.8%) are Hindus, 5,648 (35%) are Muslims, 1,448 (9%) are Christians and 0.2% others.<ref name=census2011>{{cite web |title=Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW32C-01%20MDDS.XLS |work=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
The name Cherukunnu means Little Hill ("cheru-ചെറു"=Little and "kunnu-കുന്ന്"=hill). There are about five very small hills surrounding this place. The name Cherukunnu is believed to have been derived owing to the presence of these Hills. However, as per a local Hindu mythological belief, the "Choru-Kunnu" (heap of cooked rice) which is made just before the daily "''Annadhaanam''" (free feast) at Annapoorneswari Temple gave the place this name.

== History ==
During [[Kolathiri]] rule, Cherukunnu was under their reign. Later, [[Tipu Sultan]] adjoined this area as part of [[Kingdom of Mysore]]. The [[British Raj]] put this place under Chirakkal [[Taluk]] of [[Malabar District]] in [[Madras Presidency]]. Presently this is a village of [[Kannur District]] of [[Kerala State]].

== Culture and geography ==

Greater part of this village is surrounded by [[Backwater (river)|Backwater]]. The ''thuruths'' (small islands) of "Ayiram Thengau" and "Mungam" are places of interest known for scenic beauty. This village shares borders with [[Kannapuram]] to the south, [[Madayi]] to the north, [[Mattool]] to the west, [[Ezhome]] and [[Pattuvam]] to the east.<ref name="District Map">{{cite web|url=http://kannur.gov.in/mapkannur.jpg|title=Kannur District Map : Villages of Kannur|access-date=2010-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233120/http://kannur.gov.in/mapkannur.jpg|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Cherukunnu '''<small><big>(ചെറുകുന്ന്)</big></small>''' is famous for:

* Thavam [[Roman Catholic church]];<ref name="Kannur Diocese">{{cite web|url=http://www.kannurdiocese.com/ecclesiastical-structure.html|title=Diocese of Kannur : Organisation Structure|access-date=2010-07-07}}</ref>
* Oliyankara [[Jumu'ah|Juma]] [[Masjid]];<ref name="Aulia-e-Hind">{{cite web|url=http://www.aulia-e-hind.com/dargah/Kerala.htm|title=Aulia-e-hind : List of Daragahs in Kerala|access-date=2010-07-07}}</ref>
* Annapoorneswari [[Temple]];<ref name="KeralaTourism">{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/destination/picnic-spots/cherukunnu-2132066192.php|title=Kerala Tourism : Tourist places of Cherukunnu|access-date=2008-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612141405/http://www.keralatourism.org/destination/picnic-spots/cherukunnu-2132066192.php|archive-date=12 June 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Mission Hospital]].

=== Thavam Church ===
[[File:RCchurch, Cherukunnu.jpg|thumb|right|Thavam [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]]]]
The Thavam Church is a famous [[Roman Catholic Church]] of [[North Malabar]]. This church is very old which proclamates the presence of [[Christians]] in [[North Malabar]] since ancient days. This is a [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] place for [[North Malabar]] [[Roman Catholic]] society. This church is under the [[Diocese]] of [[Kannur]]. This church is located at Thavam; between Cherukunnu and Pazhayangadi, around 17 km from [[Kannur]], 19 km from [[Taliparamba]] and 15 km from [[Payyannur]].<ref name="Kannur Diocese" />
[[Pazhayangadi]] is the nearest rail head. Other [[Roman Catholic church]]es of Cherukunnu are at Kattakulam, Paadiyil Ferry and Kavinisseri (Christhukunnu).

=== Oliyankara Juma Masjid ===
[[Ziyarat|Oliyankara]] [[Jumu'ah|Juma]] [[Masjid]] ([[Hazrat]]h [[Valíyu'lláh|Valiyullahi]] (RA)), a Famous [[Dargah]] [[Shareef]] of [[Sahaba]]-[[Ihram|e-Ikhram]] ([[Sufi]] [[Saint]]s/[[Auliya'a|Auliyas]]) is an important Mosque of [[North Malabar]]. It is believed that the priests in ancient days gave importance to the [[Hindu]] Gods at this Mosque. The Mosque is at Pallichal near Cherukunnu town, around 14 km from [[Kannur]], 16 km from [[Taliparamba]] and 18 km from [[Payyannur]]. This is a location of a famous [[sufi]] [[Grave (burial)|grave]], visited by people of all religions.<ref name="Aulia-e-Hind" />

'''
[[Kannapuram]] is the nearest rail head.

===Annapoorneshwari Temple ===
At this Temple, [[Lord Krishna]] is collocated with [[Sree]] [[Annapoorna devi|Annapoorneswari]]. It is believed that Sree Annapoorneswari has visited this shrine which was under the sea. There is a mythological belief that this shrine was elevated by [[Lord]] [[Parashurama]]. The temple is near Cherukunnu town, around 14 km from [[Kannur]], 16 km from [[Taliparamba]] and 18 km from [[Payyannur]]. A large ''chira'' ([[swimming pool]]) also can be spotted near this temple.<ref name="The Kerala Temples">{{cite web|url= http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/cherukunnu_anapoorneswari.htm|title=Temples of Kerala : List of Famous Hindu Temples in Kerala|access-date=2010-07-07}}</ref>

In April every year, various religious and ritual and entertainment activities, including spectacle [[fireworks]], are shown at this Temple to during the celebration of ''[[Vishu]] Villakulsavam''.<ref name="India(9) Temples">{{cite web|url= http://www.india9.com/i9show/Cherukunnu-Annapoorneshwari-Temple-20975.htm|title=India9 : Temples in India|access-date=2010-07-07}}</ref>

[[Kannapuram]] is the nearest rail head.

=== Mission Hospital ===
[[Mission Hospital]] alias [[St. Martin de Porres Hospital Cherukunnu]] is a very famous hospital of this region. Presently this hospital is equipped with all modern ultra medical facilities and is also a super speciality hospital having 24 hours Casualty and Trauma Care Centre. The Leprosy Department of this hospital provides free of cost treatment to Leprosy patients. This hospital is attached with a Nursing College viz. "Canossian College of Nursing" run by "Canossian Daughters of Charity" Convent Cherukunnu.<ref name="HomeBusiness">{{cite web|url=http://www.homebusinessandfamilylife.com/human_body.html|title=Healthy Family Happy Family : Human Anatomy Study|access-date=2010-07-13}}</ref><ref name="ZoneKerala">{{cite web|url=http://www.zonkerala.com/St-Martin-Deporres-Hospital-285.html|title=SMDP Hospital : College of Nursing|access-date=2010-07-13}}</ref><ref name="ZStudyNation">{{cite web|url=http://www.studynation.com/study/st-martin-de-porres-hospital-cherukunnu-cannanore-01-kerala|title=Study Nation : Colleges in India|access-date=2010-07-13|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716160108/http://www.studynation.com/study/st-martin-de-porres-hospital-cherukunnu-cannanore-01-kerala|archive-date=2011-07-16}}</ref>

== Administration ==
* District: [[Kannur District|Kannur]]
* [[Taluk]]/[[Tehsil]]: [[Kannur]]
* Block: [[Taliparamba]]
* [[Assembly constituency]]: [[Kalliasseri]]
* [[Police Station]]: [[Kannapuram]]
* [[Post Office]] & [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] : Cherukunnu-670301
* [[Telephone Exchange]]: Cherukunnu (0497)
* Panchayat Office Contact : 0497-2860238
* Nearest Railway Stations: South-[[Kannapuram]] and north-[[Pazhayangadi]].<ref name="District Map" />

== Education ==
The average literacy rate is more than 90%.
The important schools of Cherukunnu are:
* Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School
* Govt. Higher Secondary School
* Govt. Welfare Higher Secondary School
* Govt. LP School Cherukunnu
* Othayammadam UP School
* Thavam Devi Vilasam LP School
* Bakkitha [[Canossa]] [[English Medium]] School
* Muslim L P School Pallichal
* Bright English School
The important Colleges are:
* Canossa [[College of Nursing]]
* [[Co-operative]] Arts& Science College
* Akshara College
* Society College
* Govt. Commercial Institute
* [[Muslim Educational Society|MES]] College
* ADLP School Pallikkara

== Arts ==
Cherukunnu plays a vital role in nourishing the arts and culture of [[Kannur District]], and is home to various Arts & Music Institutions, which are popular in district level

==Suburbs and villages==
* Kathirvaykum Thara, Pallichal and Koovappuram
* Vellarangeel, Punnacherry and Thavam.
* Kavinisseri, Padiyil and Kunnanangad
* Ambalappuram, Othayammadam and Thekkumbad
* Mungam, Kattakkulam, Dalil, Muttil, Mundappuram and Poongavu
* Pallikkara

== Politics ==
After re-constituting; Cherukunnu is under [[Kalliasseri]] [[Assembly constituency]] which is part of [[Kasaragod (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. Earlier, this place was under [[Azhikode, Kannur|Azhikode]] [[Assembly constituency]] which is part of [[Kannur (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. Presently, the following persons represents this Village on behalf of its people.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|title=Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
|access-date=2008-10-19
|work=Kerala
|publisher=Election Commission of India
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030085443/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|archive-date=2008-10-30
}}</ref>

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| style="background:#8bbdef; color:#fff;"|<div class="center">'''Cherukunnu Panchayath'''</div>

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|[[Panchayat president]]
|<div class="center">'''Ms. [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|Hassan Kunhi Master]]'''</div></td>
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|[[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|M.L.A.]]
|<div class="center">'''Mr. [[Democratic Youth Federation of India|TV Rajesh]]'''</div></td>
|[[Member of Parliament|M.P.]]
|<div class="center">'''Mr. [[Communist Marxist Party|P.Karunakaran]]'''</div>
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== Major attractions ==
* Islands of Ayiramthengu and Mungam
* Chira at Annapoorneswari Temple
* Scenes -specially of river- from small hills of Padiyil, Kavinisseri and Kunnanangadu.

==Transportation==
The national highway passes through [[Taliparamba]] town. Goa and [[Mumbai]] can be accessed on the northern side and [[Cochin]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] can be accessed on the southern side. Cherukunnu town is located on [[Valapattanam]]-[[Pappinisseri]]-[[Pazhayangadi]] main road which gets connected to the NH-66 through [[Pilathara]] at the north and [[Valapattanam]] bridge at the south. The nearest railway stations are [[Pazhayangadi railway station|Pazhayangadi]] and [[Kannapuram railway station|Kannapuram]] on the northern and southern sides respectively in the Mangalore-[[Palakkad]] line.
Trains are available to almost all parts of India subject to advance booking over the internet. There are airports at [[Kannur International Airport|Kannur]], [[Mangalore Airport|Mangalore]] and [[Calicut International Airport|Calicut]]. All of them are international airports but direct flights are available only to Middle Eastern countries.

== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/destination/picnic-spots/cherukunnu-2132066192.php|title=Kerala Tourism : Tourist places of Cherukunnu|access-date=2008-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612141405/http://www.keralatourism.org/destination/picnic-spots/cherukunnu-2132066192.php|archive-date=12 June 2010|url-status=dead}}

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