Cherpulassery Municipality: At a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| District / State | Palakkad, Kerala |
| Taluk | Ottapalam |
| Local Body Status | Grade-II Municipality (Upgraded on Jan 14, 2015) |
| Area | ~31.08 sq. km |
| Wards | 33 Municipal Wards |
| Population | ~41,000+ |
| Primary Languages | Malayalam, English |
Key Highlights
Strategic Location: Situated centrally between major towns—Ottapalam (17 km), Pattambi (17 km), Perinthalmanna (20 km), and Mannarkkad (28 km)—making it a key transit hub in Central Malabar.
Cultural Identity: Renowned for the Cherpulassery Ayyappan Kavu ("Sabarimala of Malabar") and the Puthanalkal Bhagavathy Temple. It sits at the heart of Valluvanad’s performing arts heritage, close to the Vellinezhi Kalagramam (Kathakali hub) and Killikkurissimangalam (birthplace of Kunchan Nambiar).
Historical Significance: Formerly a key administrative center under the Nedunganad and Valluvanad kingdoms, later serving as an early British taluk headquarters before administration moved to Ottapalam. It was an active region during the 1921 Malabar Rebellion.
- Modern Economy: Rapidly growing commercial center with health infrastructure (including medical institutions), schools, colleges, and expanding retail markets.
