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| name = Chittilamchery
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Palakkad district|Palakkad]]
| established_title = Established
| established_date = 1965 മാര്‍ച്ച് 15
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| postal_code = 678704
| area_code = +91 4922
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'''Chittilamchery''' (also known as '''Chittlancherry''' or '''Chittalancheri''') ({{Audio|Chittilamchery Pronunciation.ogg|Pronunciation}}) is a village in the [[Palakkad]] district of [[Kerala]] located in Vadakkanchery - Kollengode main road.It is under the administration of the [[Melarcode]] [[Panchayath]] in the [[Alathur]] [[Taluk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chittilamchery.blogspot.in/ |title=Chittilamchery, Palakkad |publisher=Chittilamchery.blogspot.in |date= |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|author=You Scenic Beauty |url=https://chittilamcherry.home.blog/ |title=You Scenic Beauty |publisher=Chittilamcherry.home.blog |date= |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>

==Etymology==
The name is possibly derived from "Chuttilam Chery", which means a place surrounded by "[[illam]]s" (houses of [[Nambudiri]]s).
Odiyamkadu in Chittlancherry which is now presently called Kodiyankadu was a place for the Odiyans who practised black magic during British regime. Womenfolk were advised not to venture out alone in the dark. With the British regime banning Odiyam cult or seva the tradition ceased to exist

==History==
The first school in Chittilamcherry was established in 1885 by Ramu Iyyer. 15 March 1965 saw the formation of the first Melarcode Panchayth presided over by T. N. Parameswaran.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in/21022 |title=Sametham - Kerala School Data Bank |publisher=Sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in |date=2019-02-20 |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>

==Economy==
Majority population of the village rely on agriculture as their primary source of income while minority rely on income earned from various field like banking, information technology, and business. Facilities, such as internet facilities, Akshaya Center and mobile tower communications are already developed. The village, located on the State Highway 58, is a crucial junction for commuters. The village comes under the Melarcode Panchayath, block office is at [[Nemmara]] and part of [[Alathur]] Taluk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.akshaya.kerala.gov.in/centerstest/1181/akshaya-centre-chittalanchery-palakkad |title=Akshaya Centre of Chittalanchery in Palakkad - Akshaya Web Portal - Gateway of Opportunities |publisher=Akshaya.kerala.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>

==Cinema==

The 2019 film [[Manoharam (2019 film)|''Manoharam'']], starring [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]] was filmed at this location.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/manoharam/movie-review/71327635.cms |title=Manoharam Movie Review: A sweet story that fills us with hope |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2019-09-27 |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>

The 2012 Film [[Molly Aunty Rocks]], starring [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] was partially filmed at this location.

==Education==
Chittilamchery has a number of schools including MNKM Higher secondary school (founded in 1947), AUPS Chittilamchery, Muthukunni ALP School, and AUPS Melarcode, and NSS Lower Primary English Medium School.

<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0xsyoCeJcM |title=Mnkmhss Chittilamcherry Annual Promo |publisher=YouTube |date=2019-01-11 |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>

==Religion==
Sree Cherunetturi Bhagavathi Temple, or Chittilamchery Kaavu, is located in the village. The presiding deity is Sri Cherunatturi Amma, or Sri Cherinattury Bhagavathy.
The village is mostly [[Hindu]], but also has [[Muslim]]s and [[Christians]] who actively participate in village activities such as Chittilamchery Vela, an annual event that takes place on the 28/29 April in honor of the presiding deity. Aarattu is also celebrated in the Sri Cherunatoori Bhagavathi Temple during a week at the end of January in which cultural programs, {{transl|sa|[[bhajana]]s}} and devotional songs are presented. {{transl|sa|Malma kali (porattan kali)}} is also practiced within the temple premises.

Other important temples are Swarganatha Temple, Arakunni Siva Temple and Tazhakottu [[Kavu]].

There are some [[Muslim]] mosque [[Masjid]] also avail in this village such as Kathampotta Shafee Juma Masjid, Chittilanchery Town Masjid, Muthukunni Hanafi Juma Masjid, Kadampidi Masjid, Nelliyam Padam Masjid and Banath yatheem Khana Masjid Kadampidi.

== Festivals ==
The Chittilamchery Vela is a type of [[pooram]], a religious festival that takes place every year. Vela is celebrated on 28 or 29 April, 15 days after [[Vishu]], and it is hosted by Sri Cherunattury Temple. It features a multi-storied pandhal with illumination, [[Panchavadyam]], fireworks and stage shows (Gana mela). Chamaya-Pradarsanam [exhibition of the elephant's decorations] happens at the nearest school auditorium on the day before the festival.

Other festivals in the temple are ''Aarattu'' and ''Malama kali.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0wKToP0aio |title=Chittilamchery Vela 2019 Promotion video |publisher=YouTube |date=2019-02-24 |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4p06-qmW88 |title=Chittilamchery Utsavam arattu 2015 |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-01-11 |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>

==Geography==
Chittilamchery is a village containing several small ponds (including Aanaari kolam, Kakkatu kolam, Pathyila kolam, Choram kulam, Nochukulam, and Kappal Kulam) and surrounded by paddy fields.

[[File:Chittilamchery paddy fields.jpg|thumb|Chittilamchery paddy fields]]

[[File:Cherunettury temple chittilamchery.jpg|thumb|Cherunettury Temple Chittilamchery]][[File:Mnkmhss.jpg|thumb|MNKMHSS Chittilamchery]]
Chittilamchery is located 4 kilometers from Nenmara, which is known for the ''Nenmara-Vallangi Vela'', and is 7 kilometers from Alathur Taluk. Its location, on the main road of the Pollachi–Thrissur bus route SH58, makes this village a busy junction.
*Village: മേലാർകോട് (Melarcode)
*Taluk: ആലത്തൂർ (Alathur)
*Assembly Constituency: ആലത്തൂർ (Alathur)
*Parliament Constituency: ആലത്തൂർ (Alathur) (Palakkad [പാലക്കാട്] before 2010)
*No of Wards: 16
*Population: 23,706
*Male: 11,497
*Female: 12,209
*Population Density: 929

*Source: Census data 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2015/875/2015087500301 |title=Local Self Government Department | Local Self Government Department |publisher=Lsgkerala.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2020-01-19}}</ref>

;Boundaries:
*North: Alathur, [[Erimayur (gram panchayat)|Erimayur]]
*East: [[Pallassana]], [[Nemmara]]
*South: [[Ayiloor]]
*West: [[Vandazhy (gram panchayat)|Vandazhi]], [[Vadakkencherry]]

===Distance from nearby towns and cities===

Thrissur - 42.7 km

Palakkad - 29.7 km

Vadakkenchery - 9.4 km

Alathur - 7.6 km

Mudapallur - 3.8 km

Thripallur - 6.2 km

Nenmara - 5.6 km

Kollengode - 18.1 km

Govindapuram - 33.4 km

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Palakkad district]]
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