Geographic Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 10°52′45″ N, 76°18′53″ E |
| Total Area | ~32.68 km² (12.62 sq mi) |
| Average Elevation | ~66 meters (~216 feet) above sea level |
| Terrain & Topography | Mid-land terrain featuring rolling hills, elevated laterite plateaus, and low-lying agricultural valleys. |
| Water Bodies | River Kunthipuzha (Thoothapuzha basin) flows along its northern/northwestern periphery near Thootha. |
Key Geographic Aspects
1. Relative Location & Connectivity
Cherpulassery sits in a strategic position almost equidistant (~17 km) from four major urban centers:
- Ottapalam (~17 km South)
- Pattambi (~17 km West)
- Perinthalmanna (~17 km Northwest, in Malappuram district)
- Shoranur (~18 km Southwest)
- Palakkad District Headquarters lies approximately 43–47 km to the east.
The town is connected via State Highway 53 (SH-53), linking it directly to Palakkad and Perinthalmanna.
2. Climate & Drainage
- Climate: Experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate typical of central Kerala. Summers (March to May) are hot and humid, followed by heavy monsoon rainfall during the South-West Monsoon (June to September) and moderate showers during the North-East Monsoon (October to November).
- Hydrography: The drainage system flows into the Thoothapuzha, a major tributary of the Bharathapuzha (Nila River). The surrounding valleys are fed by seasonal streams and local ponds, making the lower elevation areas suitable for paddy cultivation and rubber plantations.
3. Land Use & Vegetation
- Agricultural Areas: Lush paddy fields dominate the low-lying agricultural plains, alongside coconut, banana, and Areca nut groves.
- Vegetation Cover: Tropical vegetation, mixed plantation crops, and laterite hillocks with shrubs and fruit trees cover the higher-elevation slopes.
