Chalissery
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Chalissery is an Indian village (in the state of Kerala
) and is situated in a hilly region at the border of Thrissur
, Malappuram
and Palakkad
districts. Chalissery is located 10 km (6 mi) from Kunnamkulam
and is bordered by the villages of Kadavallur
(in the Thrissur District
) and Alumkode (in the Malappuram District). Local attractions include a Shiva
Temple and the ruins of a mud fort located near Thrithala. Chalissery is known for the religious harmony that exists amongst its people.
and Pazhanji
. However the market lost business when major traders shifted to the Coimbatore-Guruvayoor Highway development. The adjoining trade centers of Koottanad
and Perumpilavu
have become major markets causing a decline in the Chalissery economy.
.
Calicut airport and Cochin International Airport are each about a two-hour drive from Chalissery. Coimbatore airport in Tamil Nadu state is about 150 km away. The nearest railway station is Pattambi (about 13 km away), while Guruvayoor railway station is 20 km distant. All major long-route buses stop at Main Road Junction with the SH39. Smaller buses are used at regular intervals to the internal locations as the roads are narrow.
(with ATM), Catholic Syrian Bank
and the Chalissery Co-operative Society Bank.
Nearby schools include the government primary school, and the Syrian Christian Upper primary school. The Royal Dental College is situated at Iron Hills (Irumbinkunnu).
festival is held in February with caparisoned tuskers numbering 50 or more. The temple grounds also serve as the drivers' learning facility.
Other Temples
Kualathanny Sree Ayyappan Temple
Kavukode Siva Temple
Siva Temple (Near Police station)
Pattissery Temple.
Nearby churches include:
It also celebrates 'The Feast of Virgin Mary's birth'('Ettu Nomb Perunal' 1–8 September) including a renowned procession on
07th September evening which rounds the angadi. Because of the presence of the Holy Soonoro and
great blessings of St. Mary, thousands of people from the far corners of the world reach the church to seek the blessings
of Virgin Mary especially during the 8-day Fast and getting their wishes fulfilled.
The testimonials of people who have received blessings are numerous.
Other feasts are The Feast of St.George (April), St.Yeldho Bava (October)and St. Gregorious (November).
Chalissery is known for its communal harmony with Hindus, Muslims and Christians coexisting and happily celebrating the Poorams and Perunals during the year
There was lot of sports big clubs, Gcc,Marvel,and lot of small clubs.
Teamboys-One of a kind youth club in Chalissery angadi (ammakave moola). There was lot of energetic mumbers & they celebrate and nourish all the activities in the area.
Team Boys members wherever they are come together and celebrate Christmas with joyful processions accompanied by Christmas Night (December 24).
The inauguration of the first permanent pain and palliative care unit in Chalisser occurred on 25 July 2009. The land (near the Estate area in Perumanoor) for the unit was donated by Mr. and Mrs. V V Balakrishnan.
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
) and is situated in a hilly region at the border of Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
, Malappuram
Malappuram
Malappuram is a municipality in the South Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 33.61 km2. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Malappuram district. As per the 2011 census Malappuram urban agglomeration is the fourth largest UA in kerala with a total population of...
and Palakkad
Palakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
districts. Chalissery is located 10 km (6 mi) from Kunnamkulam
Kunnamkulam
Kunnamkulam is a municipal town situated in the Thrissur District of Kerala in India, spread over an area of 6.96 km2. It is an old commercial town, with a history of more than 300 years, famous for its printing and book binding industry...
and is bordered by the villages of Kadavallur
Kadavallur
Kadavallur is a village in the north of Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It has an ancient temple dedicated to Kadavallur is a village in the north of [[Thrissur district]] in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It has an ancient [[temple]] dedicated to...
(in the Thrissur District
Thrissur district
Thrissur is a revenue district of Kerala situated in the central part of that state. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala’s population. Thrissur district was formed on July 1, 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. Thrissur is known as...
) and Alumkode (in the Malappuram District). Local attractions include a Shiva
Shiva
Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
Temple and the ruins of a mud fort located near Thrithala. Chalissery is known for the religious harmony that exists amongst its people.
Economy
The village served as a famous trading center and flourished with the nearby markets at AngadiAngadi
Angadi is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India.-Demographics:As of the 2001 Census of India, Angadi had a population of 15,873, with 7696 males and 8177 females....
and Pazhanji
Pazhanji
-Demographics: India census, Pazhanji had a population of 13339 with 6352 males and 6987 females.Pazhanji is well known for Arecanut Market. This market is a hub of daily activity from Monday through Saturday. This is where local arecanut sellers sell their product to authorised arecanut merchants....
. However the market lost business when major traders shifted to the Coimbatore-Guruvayoor Highway development. The adjoining trade centers of Koottanad
Koottanad
Koottanad is a small town in Palakkad District, Kerala, in South India. It is located 65 k.m away from the city of Palakkad and 32 k.m. from Thrissur, on the road between Guruvayoor and Palakkad. It is connected by road to other parts of Kerala and the nearest Rly. station is Pattambi 9 k.m. away....
and Perumpilavu
Perumpilavu
Perumpilavu is a village is located in north of Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala in India.It is a trijunction of the towns of Kuttippuram in Malappuram district, Pattambi in Palakkad district and Kunnamkulam in Thrissur District. In the 20th century, it used to be more known...
have become major markets causing a decline in the Chalissery economy.
Agriculture
Areca nut and coconut plantations are the major cultivations. Other crops include rice, Betel nuts and plantainPlantain
Plantain is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa. The fruit they produce is generally used for cooking, in contrast to the soft, sweet banana...
.
Political
The village is governed under the state Kerala Legislative Assembly.Climate
Chalissery has similar climatic conditions prevalent elsewhere in the state, namely a dry season from December to February and a hot season from March to May; with South-West Monsoons from June to September, and North-East Monsoons from October to November. The South-West Monsoon is usually heavy and is responsible for nearly 75% of the annual rainfall. The dry season is generally hot and humid, with temperatures varying between 22°C and 35°C. The average annual rainfall is 2,800 mm.Transportation
Chalissery is located between two main highways. The National Highway (NH17) passes through Kallampuram (to the east of Chalissery), while State Highway (SH 39) intersects Main Road which connects Guruvayoor to Palakkad.Calicut airport and Cochin International Airport are each about a two-hour drive from Chalissery. Coimbatore airport in Tamil Nadu state is about 150 km away. The nearest railway station is Pattambi (about 13 km away), while Guruvayoor railway station is 20 km distant. All major long-route buses stop at Main Road Junction with the SH39. Smaller buses are used at regular intervals to the internal locations as the roads are narrow.
Facilities
The Chalissery post office (Pin 679536), Primary Health Center, civil station, veterinary hospital and auditorium are all located about 1.5 km (0.93205910497471 mi) from Main Road. Near the Angadi (market) is one of the oldest police stations in Kerala, which recently had new buildings developed for the station, inspector and staff quarters. Chalissery had only one movie theatre (DEVI), however it was struck by lightning a few years ago and never re-built. Nearby theatres are at Perumbilavu and Kootnaadu. Prominent banks are the State Bank of TravancoreState Bank of Travancore
State Bank of Travancore , is a subsidiary of the State Bank Group and also has private share-holders. It is the premier bank of Kerala State, India, where it has 700 branches...
(with ATM), Catholic Syrian Bank
Catholic Syrian Bank
Catholic Syrian Bank Limited is a private sector bank situated in Thrissur city of Kerala state in India. Catholic Syrian Bank has 363 branches, 1 extension counter and over 125 ATMs, and a net profit of Rs 36.56 crore in 2007-08 on revenues of Rs 50 crore...
and the Chalissery Co-operative Society Bank.
Education
The Chalissery High School commenced in 1957, has been on a path of revival for the past ten years including the elimination of campus politics and elections. In the past few years the SSLC pass percentage of the school have been one of the highest. Recently the school has obtained a modern playground and auditorium.Nearby schools include the government primary school, and the Syrian Christian Upper primary school. The Royal Dental College is situated at Iron Hills (Irumbinkunnu).
Religion
Mulayam Parambu Bhagavati Temple is a famous temple and is situated adjacent to the Main Road. Numerous marriages are conducted at the temple and the PooramPooram
Pooram is an annual temple festival held in central Kerala after the summer harvest. Most pooram festivals have at least one ornately decorated elephant being paraded in the procession taken out of the temple precincts...
festival is held in February with caparisoned tuskers numbering 50 or more. The temple grounds also serve as the drivers' learning facility.
Other Temples
Kualathanny Sree Ayyappan Temple
Kavukode Siva Temple
Siva Temple (Near Police station)
Pattissery Temple.
Nearby churches include:
- St Augnes church (Pazhaya pally) of Malabar independent Syrian church which celebrates its church festival (Perunal) on 5–6 November every year. The festival is accompanied with coloured lights, bands, and chenda melamand caparisoned elephants.This is the odest Syrian church in this village also the second in the entire British Malabar, established by St.Yooyakkim Mor Koorilose Bava (Mulanthurithy).
- The St Peters and St Pauls Jacobite Syrian Christian Church [Jacobite church] is located in the western corner of the Angadi. The church celebrates its perunnal on 23–24 November each year. The festival is accompanied with coloured lights, bands, and chenda melam and caparisoned elephants.
It also celebrates 'The Feast of Virgin Mary's birth'('Ettu Nomb Perunal' 1–8 September) including a renowned procession on
07th September evening which rounds the angadi. Because of the presence of the Holy Soonoro and
great blessings of St. Mary, thousands of people from the far corners of the world reach the church to seek the blessings
of Virgin Mary especially during the 8-day Fast and getting their wishes fulfilled.
The testimonials of people who have received blessings are numerous.
Other feasts are The Feast of St.George (April), St.Yeldho Bava (October)and St. Gregorious (November).
- A Mar Thoma Church which is situated near the school. Constructed around the start of the twentieth century.
- A CSIChurch of South IndiaThe Church of South India is the successor of the Church of England in India. It came into being in 1947 as a union of Anglican and Protestant churches in South India. With a membership of over 3.8 million, it is India's second largest Christian church after the Roman Catholic Church in India...
church is also present and was recently renovated.
Chalissery is known for its communal harmony with Hindus, Muslims and Christians coexisting and happily celebrating the Poorams and Perunals during the year
Sport
The Ambalaparambu (Temple Ground) hosts sevens football matches.There was lot of sports big clubs, Gcc,Marvel,and lot of small clubs.
Teamboys-One of a kind youth club in Chalissery angadi (ammakave moola). There was lot of energetic mumbers & they celebrate and nourish all the activities in the area.
Team Boys members wherever they are come together and celebrate Christmas with joyful processions accompanied by Christmas Night (December 24).
Charitable activities
Since June 2008, Chalissery has had its own Ambulance (available for a minimum charge) which is located near the Main Road and which is managed by a Committee.The inauguration of the first permanent pain and palliative care unit in Chalisser occurred on 25 July 2009. The land (near the Estate area in Perumanoor) for the unit was donated by Mr. and Mrs. V V Balakrishnan.
Connection to films
Chalissery has been the location for the filming of many Malayalam movies, including:- Akkare. The Police Station shown where Bharath Gopi spends the night is the Chalissery police station.
- Garshom. Sreeraman's house is Prayaga (next to Chalissery Police Station).
- Ponmuttayiduna Tharavu (Chalissery Kavukode & Pattissery area)
- Carnival. Shot entirely at Chalissery Mulayam Parambu Bhagavati Temple Grounds.
- BhoothakkannadiBhoothakkannadiBhoothakkannadi is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas. It tells the story of Vidyadharan , a clocksmith's incapability to deal with the harsh realities of his life. This was Lohithadas's first movie as a director and was critically acclaimed. Lohithadas won the Indira Gandhi Award for...
. Shot in and around Perumanoor. - Maghreb. The arrest of Murali was along the road from Chalissery High School towards the police station.
- Ponthan MadaPonthan MadaPonthan Mada is a 1994 Malayalam-language Indian feature film written and directed by T. V. Chandran. The film stars Mammootty and Naseeruddin Shah.-Plot:...
. The historical Market was created near Chalissery Estate area. - KaazhchaKaazhchaKaazcha is a 2004 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role.-Plot:Madhavan , a simple village man who in childhood got bitten by the film bug threw up his studies and finally ended up as the Operator Madhavan who toured the countryside with his 16 mm...
. There is a reference to people from Chalissery who come to claim the abandoned Gujrathi boy Yash.