Chempanthotty
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Chempanthotty is a village in Kannur district
in the India
n state
of Kerala
. Human beings are said to have lived here for more than 1000 years.
Chempanthotty is located 20 km away from Taliparamba
in Kannur district. Most of the villagers are farmers, growing predominantly rubber, pepper
, cashew
, coconut
, mango
and vegetables.
Rubber occupies the largest area among plantation crops. Next to rubber, coconut is the most popular crop. Cashew is yet another important plantation. Arecanut stands in the fourth place
Among spices, pepper occupies an important place. Pepper is mostly grown as an intercrop with coconut, arecanut and various fruit trees. In the hilly surroundings of Chempanthotty like Sreekandapuram and Naduvil, the inter-cultivation is done with rubber and cashew. But now the scene is slowly changing. Now a number of youngsters seek employment in gulf countries and in other cities of India.
There is a beautiful shrine of Saint Antony at Kokkai.The kokkai river borders the two panchayats of Naduvil and Sreekandapuram. Most inhabitants of kokkai are successful migrants from Mid travancore.
ed by the President of Republic India
in 1991 for the best teacher
on state level, from Kerala
Kannur district
Kannur District is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The town of Kannur is the district headquarters, and gives the district its name. The old name Cannanore is the anglicised form of the Malayalam name Kannur. Kannur District is bounded by Kasaragod District to the north and...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Kerala
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....
. Human beings are said to have lived here for more than 1000 years.
Chempanthotty is located 20 km away from Taliparamba
Taliparamba
Taliparamba is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala and spread over an area of 43.05 km2. It stretches from the coastal area of Ramanthali to Nuchiyard and Vayathur villages, touching the Karnataka border.Taliparamba is a big town of 67,000 people...
in Kannur district. Most of the villagers are farmers, growing predominantly rubber, pepper
Black pepper
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed...
, cashew
Cashew
The cashew is a tree in the family Anacardiaceae. Its English name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree, caju, which in turn derives from the indigenous Tupi name, acajú. It is now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.-Etymology:The...
, coconut
Coconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
, mango
Mango
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world. It is also the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world. While...
and vegetables.
History
The modern history of this town starts with the arrival of migrants from south Kerala during the 1930s. The hard work of the migrants made Chempanthotty a big town with almost all the facilities to meet the basic needs of its population. Now the town has become a hub of action.Economy
The mainstay of the people of this place is agriculture. With the hike in price of rubber, the economic condition of most of the families has improved. The main crops grown are rubber, coconut, pepper, cashew, tapioca, arecanut, and other plantation crops.Rubber occupies the largest area among plantation crops. Next to rubber, coconut is the most popular crop. Cashew is yet another important plantation. Arecanut stands in the fourth place
Among spices, pepper occupies an important place. Pepper is mostly grown as an intercrop with coconut, arecanut and various fruit trees. In the hilly surroundings of Chempanthotty like Sreekandapuram and Naduvil, the inter-cultivation is done with rubber and cashew. But now the scene is slowly changing. Now a number of youngsters seek employment in gulf countries and in other cities of India.
Climate
Chempanthotty has a humid climate with an oppressive hot season from March till the end of May. This is followed by the South-West monsoon which continues till the end of September. October and November are the months for the North East Monsoon or Thulamazha. It is very pleasant in December, January and Febrauary.Kokkayi
- Towards [Naduvil]
There is a beautiful shrine of Saint Antony at Kokkai.The kokkai river borders the two panchayats of Naduvil and Sreekandapuram. Most inhabitants of kokkai are successful migrants from Mid travancore.
Cherupushpam UP School
- School established in 1954
- School Website
- Website with school news and alumni features
Kuriakose Varikamackal
- Was a teacher in this school for years and his subject was Mathematics.
St.George's High School
- SchoolSchoolA school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
established in 1979 - School Website
- Announcements
- School Events
- Alumni Registration
- Alumni Members
- Website with schoolSchoolA school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
news and alumni features - in facebook
E Ananthan Nambiar
Former, retired Head Master of St.George's High School who was awardAward
An award is something given to a person or a group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signifiedby trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons...
ed by the President of Republic India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in 1991 for the best teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
on state level, from Kerala
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....
Eby N Jose
Nationally famous Artist who was worked in this school as an Art teacher for very loongLibrary
Here is a public library with more than 10,000 issuable books and reference booksChurch
St. George Syro-Malabar Christian Catholic Church Established in 1954 Sebastian Valloppilly is located in the heart of the village on a small hill. There are also two convents in the village: F. C. Convent (founded 1959) and C. S. N. Convent (founded 2001). Gurukulam is situated at Pallam. A shopping complex opened in Chempanthotty in 1993 operated by Parish.Trustees
- Isidor Thevalakkattu
- Joseph Ambattu
- Baby Tholampuzha
- E.C. Andrews Edakkalathur
Priests served in the Parish
- Fr.kunnappallil Jacob (1954–59)
- Fr.Kavalakkattu Abraham (1959)
- Fr.Kunnel Joseph (1959–62)
- Fr.Manakkattumattam Alexander (1962–67)
- Fr. Valayil Francis (1967–70)
- Fr.Cheeramkuzhy Joseph (1970–72)
- Fr.Puthenpura Jacob (1972–77)
- Fr.Purayidam Antony (1977–80)
- Fr.Adipuzha Joseph (1980–83)
- Fr.Srambickal George (1983–89)
- FR.Kodakanady George (1989–92)
- Fr.Thythottathil Thomas (1992–95)
- Fr.Alavelil Kuriakose (1995)
- Fr.Kanjirakkattu Sebastian Joseph (1995–99)
- Fr.Kavalakkattu Kuriakose (1999–2002)
- Fr.sebastion Pulickal(2002-2007)
- Fr.Dr.Joseph Pathiyottil(2007-2010)
- Fr.Emmanuel Poovathinkal(2010-cont.)
Mosque
There are two mosques in this village. One is near to town beside the pallam bridge and the other one situates at thoppilayiImportant Individuals
| Name | Period | Details |
|---|---|---|
Tholampuzha Kunjhettan (Varkey) |
1910–1982 | *Who freely gave property for educational and religious organizations (School, Church, Convent etc.,) |
Njallimakkal Pappchan |
NA | *Community leader for years |
Urumpukattil Joseph |
NA | *One of the first migrant settlers in the beginning who reached Chempanthotty in 1946. |
Kuttiath Pappachan |
NA | *One of the migrant among few in the beginning. |
Thannikakuzhy Perappan |
NA | *Head of a known family and was a shopper. |
Konnackal Pappachan |
1925–1991 | *Head of a known family and was a farmer. |
Konnackal Kuttappan |
NA | *A Teacher.more info added soon or you can add. |
Konnackal Chackochan |
NA | *Head of a known family and was a merchant. |
- Pathmanabhan (Artist Pappettan)
- Arackal Kuttichettan
- Kuriakose Sir (A Teacher..more information will be added soon or you can add)
- Chirattavelil Sir
- Karottu Joseph
- CD Teacher
- Theyyamma Teacher
- Manyathu Sir
- Ret. Headmaster GV George
- Devasia Edacheril(one of the earliest migrant to chempanthotty)
- Joseph Vazhupadickal
- Mariyamma Vazhupadickal
- Kuriakose Vazhupadickal
- Chirattavelil Sunil (Known character in Chempanthotty who died in a Road accident on 19 May 2010)
- karottu Abraham (completing 50 years of selfless service at st.George church chempanthotty)