Choondal

Choondal is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.^[1]

Choondal
village
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Coordinates: 10.617510°N 76.094710°E / 10.617510; 76.094710
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thrissur
Government
• Body	Choondal Grama Panchayath, Chowvannur Grama Panchayath, Kandanassery Grama Panchayath
Population  (2001)
• Total	11,719
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	680502
Telephone code	04885
Vehicle registration	KL-
Nearest city	Thrissur
Lok Sabha constituency	Thrissur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Manalur Assembly Constituency

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census, Choondal had a population of 11719 with 5478 males and 6241 females.^[1] Choondal is about 20 kilometers away from Thrissur, where you can see a panoramic view of green grass fields. This place is known in Thrissur District for its educational Institutions, hospitals and places of worship. Paddy, coconut and Areca nut are the major produces of this village. From This junction we turn to Guruvayoor which is about 8 km away from Choondal The Catholics of this area comes under the parish of Nativity of Our Lady church Puthuessery.

Educational Institutions

De Paul EMHS, Choondal

LIGHS, Choondal

Temples in Choondal

• Melekavu temple
• Parappuram Mahavishnu Temple
• Payyurkkavu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple
• Thayamkkavu Sri Ayyappa Temple
• Parappur Sri Devi temple
• Payyur Subramanya Swami Temple