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'''Chittur-Tattamangalam''' is a town, taluk and municipality in [[Palakkad district]] of [[Kerala State]], India. It is the headquarters of [[Chittur taluk]], {{cvt|13|km}} south-east of [[Palakkad]], on the banks of the [[Kannadipuzha]], a major headstream of the [[Bharathapuzha]], the second longest river in Kerala. It was once part of the former [[Kingdom of Cochin]]. |
'''Chittur-Tattamangalam''' is a town, taluk and municipality in [[Palakkad district]] of [[Kerala State]], India. It is the headquarters of [[Chittur taluk]], {{cvt|13|km}} south-east of [[Palakkad]], on the banks of the [[Kannadipuzha]], a major headstream of the [[Bharathapuzha]], the second longest river in Kerala. It was once part of the former [[Kingdom of Cochin]]. |
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Chittur Thathamangalam town consists of the famous Chittur Bhagavathi temple, which is under the Cochin Devaswom board. The other major temples are the Pazhayannur Bhagavathi temple, Durga temple, and Sivakshethram (in Lankeswaram [[agraharam]]). The municipality consists of Chittur, Thathamangalam, Pallimokku, Kannanthara, Puzhampalam, Kacherimedu, Anicode, Thekkegramam and Kadambidi. Chittur's MLA is [[K. Krishnan Kutty]] of Janata Dal (Secular). |
Chittur Thathamangalam town consists of the famous Chittur Bhagavathi temple, which is under the Cochin Devaswom board. The other major temples are the Pazhayannur Bhagavathi temple, Durga temple, and Sivakshethram (in Lankeswaram [[agraharam]]). The municipality consists of Chittur, Thathamangalam, Pallimokku, Kannanthara, Puzhampalam, Kacherimedu, Anicode, Thekkegramam and Kadambidi. Chittur's MLA is [[K. Krishnan Kutty]] of Janata Dal (Secular). |
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Chittur, Tattamangalam and nearby towns are also mentioned in "Memoir of the Survey of Travancore and Cochin 1816-1820" and in this book the used spelling is "Tattamungalum".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/pli.kerala.rare.6633/pli.kerala.rare.6633_djvu.txt|title = Memoir of the Survey of Travancore and Cochin 1816-1820|year = 1891}}</ref> |
Chittur, Tattamangalam and nearby towns are also mentioned in "Memoir of the Survey of Travancore and Cochin 1816-1820" and in this book the used spelling is "Tattamungalum".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/pli.kerala.rare.6633/pli.kerala.rare.6633_djvu.txt|title = Memoir of the Survey of Travancore and Cochin 1816-1820|year = 1891}}</ref> |
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An old map of the Kingdom of Kochi showing the Tattamangalam and Chittur areas |
[[File:Map of the Kingdom of Cochin.jpg|thumb|none|An old map of the Kingdom of Kochi showing the Tattamangalam and Chittur areas]] |
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Chittur-Thathamangalam town connects to other parts of India through [[Palakkad]] city. National Highway No.544 connects to [[Coimbatore]] and [[Bangalore]]. Other parts of Kerala are accessed through National Highway No.66 going through [[Thrissur]]. The nearest major railway station is [[Palakkad]]. The nearest airport is [[Coimbatore]]. |
Chittur-Thathamangalam town connects to other parts of India through [[Palakkad]] city. National Highway No.544 connects to [[Coimbatore]] and [[Bangalore]]. Other parts of Kerala are accessed through National Highway No.66 going through [[Thrissur]]. The nearest major railway station is [[Palakkad]]. The nearest airport is [[Coimbatore]]. |
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==Chittur Taluk== |
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Chittur-Tattamangalam | |
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 Anikode, Chittur | |
  Chittur-Tattamangalam Location in Kerala, India  Chittur-Tattamangalam Chittur-Tattamangalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°42′N 76°45′E / 10.70°N 76.75°E | |
| Land | Indien |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Palakkad |
| Regierung | |
| • Body | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.71 km2 (5.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 32,298 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English [2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 6781xx |
| Vehicle registration | KL-70 |
| Parliament constituency | Alathur |
| Assembly constituency | Chittur |
Chittur-Tattamangalam is a town, taluk and municipality in Palakkad district of Kerala State, India. It is the headquarters of Chittur taluk, 13 km (8.1 mi) south-east of Palakkad, on the banks of the Kannadipuzha, a major headstream of the Bharathapuzha, the second longest river in Kerala. It was once part of the former Kingdom of Cochin.
Temples
Chittur Thathamangalam town consists of the famous Chittur Bhagavathi temple, which is under the Cochin Devaswom board. The other major temples are the Pazhayannur Bhagavathi temple, Durga temple, and Sivakshethram (in Lankeswaram agraharam). The municipality consists of Chittur, Thathamangalam, Pallimokku, Kannanthara, Puzhampalam, Kacherimedu, Anicode, Thekkegramam and Kadambidi. Chittur's MLA is K. Krishnan Kutty of Janata Dal (Secular).
Economy and Society
Agriculture is the main occupation of the district's people. The town is home to some of the major Menon tharavads of Kerala. There are also many agraharams (communities of Iyers) and Moothan communities.
History
The Sokanashini river flows through Chittur, and it is on the banks of this river that Thunjathu Ramanujan Ezuthachan, the father of the Malayalam language, spent his last days. His final resting place is famous for Vidyarambham celebrations, where young children are initiated into the world of words and knowledge.
Chittur was formerly a military cantonment.[3]
Tattamangalam is sometimes mentioned in history books and maps as Tattamungalum.[4]
Chittur, Tattamangalam and nearby towns are also mentioned in "Memoir of the Survey of Travancore and Cochin 1816-1820" and in this book the used spelling is "Tattamungalum".[5]
Festivals
Music is a part of the lifestyle of the people here, with the Government College training students towards higher degrees in music. 'Kongan pada' is the main celebration of Chittur and it is celebrated in the month of March. Sooranporu, Niramala and Ayyappan vilakku are also celebrated here. Others include Onam, Pongal, Vishu, Deepavali and Navarathri. At the time of Vishu, Vishu vela is also celebrated. There are music concerts in Chittur Kavu at the time of Navarathri and Konganpada. Other than these, there comes a main event at Lankeswaram village which is called Ardra Dharsanam (Thiruvathira Radholsavam) at the end of December or first of January month every year.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Chittur-Tattamangalam had a population of 31,884. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.[6]
Chittur-Tattamangalam has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 74%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chittur is sometimes called as Kerala's "nellara" along with Alappuzha, meaning the rice bowl.[7]
Transport
Chittur-Thathamangalam town connects to other parts of India through Palakkad city. National Highway No.544 connects to Coimbatore and Bangalore. Other parts of Kerala are accessed through National Highway No.66 going through Thrissur. The nearest major railway station is Palakkad. The nearest airport is Coimbatore.
Chittur Taluk
The headquarters of Chittur Taluk, one of the six Taluks of Palakkad district is here.
References
- ^ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- ^ "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969" (PDF).
- ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 6 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 252.
- ^ 1793 Faden_Wall_Map_of_India
- ^ "Memoir of the Survey of Travancore and Cochin 1816-1820". 1891.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Pin Code of Thathamangalam". citypincode.in. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
