Chermanangad
History
Prehistoric burial sites, commonly known as Kodakuthy Kallu (Kudakallu) [literally meaning "stones shaped like umbrellas"], were discovered here. These burial sites had stones placed like umbrellas over them. These stones have been over a period of time been plundered for construction and the remaining stones shifted to museums.
These umbrella rocks of Chiramanangad are reported to have a history of over four thousand years; here people were buried in earthen urns and umbrella rocks were placed on top as landmarks.
Economy
This largely rural area is gradually being converted to a small urban centre. Agricultural activity is disappearing with agricultural land being converted to housing plots. The village centre has a temple known as Kunnambathu Kavu.
Festivals
Every year Pooram is held at the village temple grounds on the 10th day of the Malayalam month Medam, approximately mid-April in the Gregorian calendar.
Transportation
The nearest railway stations to Chiramanangad are in Thrissur and Wadakanchery.
The nearest major towns are Kunnamkulam and Guruvayur.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Chiramanangad had a population of 10,775 with 5126 males and 5649 females.
References
- ^ "Official website of Thrissur DISTRICT". Archived from the original on 16 April 2009. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
- ^ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003112000600200.htm&date=2003/11/20/&prd=thlf&
- ^ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Kerala - Archaeological Survey of India". Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2009.
- ^ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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