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	==History==		==History==
	Before 11th ~~Century~~, Chingavanam was one of the 28 Karas of Nattakom<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Edamaruk\|first=Joseph\|title=India Gazetteer and Bhoomisasthra Nighandu\|publisher=Diamond Publishers\|year=\|isbn=\|location=Kottayam\|pages=953}}</ref> area which was under the ruling of Munjunaadu Dynasty.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Nampoothiri\|first=Prof N E Kesavan\|title=Thekkumkoor Charithravum Puravrithavum\|publisher=NBS (National Book Stall)\|year=2014\|isbn=9789385725647\|location=Kottayam\|pages=}}</ref> In 1103AD, Ilayaraja Vimbileeswaran of Thekkumkur Dynasty conquered Munjunad and Nattakom area became under Thekkumkur ruling.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Menon\|first=P Shungoonny\|title=A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE\|publisher=\|year=1878\|isbn=978-8170200406\|location=\|pages=130–131}}</ref> [[Thekkumkur]] Royal family([[Pallom\|Edathil Family]]) had Kottarams(Palaces) such as Neerazhi Palace in [[Changanassery]], Vennimala Palace, [[Pallom\|Edathil Palace]] in [[Pallom]] and Thaliyil Kotta in Thaliyanthanam(Present day Kottayam). Pallathu Kottaram(Edathil Palace) is situated in Pallom near Chingavanam. On September 11th of 1749AD, Ramayyan Dalawa the prime minister of Marthanda Varma conquered Thekkumkur and merged it to the Travancore Kingdom.		Before the 11th century, Chingavanam was one of the 28 Karas of Nattakom<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Edamaruk\|first=Joseph\|title=India Gazetteer and Bhoomisasthra Nighandu\|publisher=Diamond Publishers\|year=\|isbn=\|location=Kottayam\|pages=953}}</ref> area which was under the ruling of Munjunaadu Dynasty.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Nampoothiri\|first=Prof N E Kesavan\|title=Thekkumkoor Charithravum Puravrithavum\|publisher=NBS (National Book Stall)\|year=2014\|isbn=9789385725647\|location=Kottayam\|pages=}}</ref> In 1103AD, Ilayaraja Vimbileeswaran of Thekkumkur Dynasty conquered Munjunad and Nattakom area became under Thekkumkur ruling.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Menon\|first=P Shungoonny\|title=A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE\|publisher=\|year=1878\|isbn=978-8170200406\|location=\|pages=130–131}}</ref>

	==Location==		==Location==
	Chingavanam is part of the [[Kottayam Municipality]], [[Kottayam]] District, ~~situated~~ between Kottayam and Changanacherry~~. It is~~ about 9 km from both Changanacherry and Kottayam. The Main Central (or M C) road passes through the middle of Chingavanam. Legend has it that the name Chingavanam is derived from Simhavanam, meaning "forest with lions". The nearest Panchayats are Panachikkadu, Kurichy, Neelamperoor and Vakathanam.		Chingavanam is part of the [[Kottayam Municipality]], [[Kottayam]] District, between Kottayam and Changanacherry about 9 km from each.

	The main religious institutions in Chingavanam is Mor Aprem Seminary, the head office of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church and home to the Chief Metropolitan of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church, Mor Severios Kuriakose. There are 3 Knanaya churches in Chingavanam; St.John’s Dayara Church, St. John's Puthenpally and St. Mary's Shalem Church. In addition to this, there is also St John's Knanaya Catholic Church and St. John's Cheramer Orthodox Church.

	Basis folk stories, this place is named after the famous (but small temple) dedicated to Simhodara Swamy (an associate Lord [[Shiva]]) presiding deity of the Parambathu [[Shiva]] / Chingavanam [[Shiva]] Temple.

	Prime Hindu temples are Edanattu Indilayappan Swami Temple, Simhodara Swamy (Shiva) Temple, Arackal Temple, Karimbil Temple, Channanikadu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Mavilangu Mahalakshmi Temple, Pallom Subramanya Temple and Parambath Siva Temple. SNDP has got its Chingavanam branch and Sree Narayana Guru Temple. The famous pilgrim centre Dakshina Mookambika ([[Panachikkad]] Sri Saraswathi Temple) is 7.5KM East of Chingavanam.

	~~Chingavanam is a hub for many small and medium scale industries - rubber, plywood, swa mills, furniture, workshops and machineries.~~

	Food Corporation of India has got a Food Storage Depot at Pannimattom near Chingavanam. The area is also home to several noted schools including Clemis School, St. Thomas LP & High School, as well as the Government UP school.

	~~==Transportation==~~
	The nearest local Railway station is Chingavanam and major Railway stations are Kottayam and Changanassery. Nearest Airport is Cochin Nedumbassery Airport. Boat services are available from Kottayam and Changanassery to Alappuzha and other parts of Kuttanad.

	Chingavanam is well connected to the rest of Kerala by the M C Road (State High Way 1), connecting [[Thiruvananthapuram]] to [[Muvattupuzha]], in [[Ernakulam]] District. Chingavanam is connected to Alleppey from [[Changanassery]] through A C Road. Chingavanam Railway Station is being developed and will be a future satellite to Kottayam Railway Station. Chingavanam Railway Station is on the Thiruvananthapuram - Kottayam rail route. All major KSRTC buses from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram pass through Chingavanam. All [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation\|KSRTC]] Buses including Super Fast and Express buses stop in Chingavanam. To high range area of Kottayam can be reached through Vakathanam via Paruthumpara. The Chennai Changanacherry Inter State bus of [[State Express Transport Corporation (Tamil Nadu)\|SETC]] connects through Chingavanam.

	~~==Nearby cities==~~
	Kottayam and Changanacherry are the major towns near Chingavanam. Chingavanam is the main junction for nearby areas such as Panachikad, Paruthumpara, Pannimattom, Neelamperoor, Era, Pallom, Kurichy, Vakathanam, Njaliakuzhy, Pathamuttom and Nattakom.

	~~== Prominent Personalities ==~~
	~~Chingavanam Sisters was a state wide famous [[Kadhaprasangam]] troupe in the 1970-1980 period~~.

	~~Sri Chingavanam Susheelan Bhagavathar was a well known Carnatic Music maestro and a music trainer to many. He was also known by his expertise in~~ [[~~Kalaripayattu~~\|~~Kalarippayattu~~]]~~, an ancient martial art from South India~~. ~~The two sisters of the famous [[Kadhaprasangam~~\|~~Kathaprasangam]] troupe Chingavanam Sisters were trained by Susheelan Bhagavathar.~~		== Notable people ==
			* Pallom Madhavan, [[Kathakali\|Kadhakali]] musician<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Madhavan\|first=Pallom\|date=\|title=Kadhakali Award 2011\|work=\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/State-Kathakali-awards-announced/article13426281.ece\|access-date=}}</ref>

	Sri. Pallom Madhavan was a legendary [[Kathakali\|Kadhakali]] Musician. Initially, he learned Carnatic Music from Pallathu Edathil Kottaram Asthaana Sangeetha Vidwan Sri Rudra Warrier. Later, he learned Kathakali Music from Kurichy Pichakappally Raman Asaan. He joined [[Kerala Kalamandalam]] as Kadhakali Music Instructor and retired as Vice Principal of Kerala Kalamandalam in 1989. He visited many countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Iran, China, Japan, America etc and has performed his art. He has contributed majorly in converting many epics to Kadhakali form. He died in 2012 at his house in Panachikkadu. He was the winner of many awards including Kalamandalam Award, State Kadhakali Award 2011.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Madhavan\|first=Pallom\|date=\|title=Kadhakali Award 2011\|work=\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/State-Kathakali-awards-announced/article13426281.ece\|url-status=live\|access-date=}}</ref>		* V. I. Suku, principal of Thrippunithura [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts]]

	~~Another well known musician was Sri. [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts\|~~V. I. Suku~~]] who was the Principal~~ of Thrippunithura [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts]].
	~~The famous musicians (fathen son duo) Abhayadev and Ambilikkuttan are from [[Pallom]] near Chingavanam.~~

	==References ==		==References ==
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	{{Kottayam district}}		{{Kottayam district}}

	[[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]]		[[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]]

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	Before 11th Century, Chingavanam was one of the 28 Karas of Nattakom<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Edamaruk\|first=Joseph\|title=India Gazetteer and Bhoomisasthra Nighandu\|publisher=Diamond Publishers\|year=\|isbn=\|location=Kottayam\|pages=953}}</ref> area which was under the ruling of Munjunaadu Dynasty.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Nampoothiri\|first=Prof N E Kesavan\|title=Thekkumkoor Charithravum Puravrithavum\|publisher=NBS (National Book Stall)\|year=2014\|isbn=9789385725647\|location=Kottayam\|pages=}}</ref> In 1103AD, Ilayaraja Vimbileeswaran of Thekkumkur Dynasty conquered Munjunad and Nattakom area became under Thekkumkur ruling.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Menon\|first=P Shungoonny\|title=A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE\|publisher=\|year=1878\|isbn=978-8170200406\|location=\|pages=130–131}}</ref> [[Thekkumkur]] Royal family([[Pallom\|Edathil Family]]) had Kottarams(Palaces) such as Neerazhi Palace in [[Changanassery]], Vennimala Palace, [[Pallom\|Edathil Palace]] in [[Pallom]] and Thaliyil Kotta in Thaliyanthanam(Present day Kottayam). Pallathu Kottaram(Edathil Palace) is situated in Pallom near Chingavanam. On September 11th of 1749AD, Ramayyan Dalawa the prime minister of Marthanda Varma conquered Thekkumkur and merged it to the Travancore Kingdom.		Before 11th Century, Chingavanam was one of the 28 Karas of Nattakom<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Edamaruk\|first=Joseph\|title=India Gazetteer and Bhoomisasthra Nighandu\|publisher=Diamond Publishers\|year=\|isbn=\|location=Kottayam\|pages=953}}</ref> area which was under the ruling of Munjunaadu Dynasty.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Nampoothiri\|first=Prof N E Kesavan\|title=Thekkumkoor Charithravum Puravrithavum\|publisher=NBS (National Book Stall)\|year=2014\|isbn=9789385725647\|location=Kottayam\|pages=}}</ref> In 1103AD, Ilayaraja Vimbileeswaran of Thekkumkur Dynasty conquered Munjunad and Nattakom area became under Thekkumkur ruling.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Menon\|first=P Shungoonny\|title=A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE\|publisher=\|year=1878\|isbn=978-8170200406\|location=\|pages=130–131}}</ref> [[Thekkumkur]] Royal family([[Pallom\|Edathil Family]]) had Kottarams(Palaces) such as Neerazhi Palace in [[Changanassery]], Vennimala Palace, [[Pallom\|Edathil Palace]] in [[Pallom]] and Thaliyil Kotta in Thaliyanthanam(Present day Kottayam). Pallathu Kottaram(Edathil Palace) is situated in Pallom near Chingavanam. On September 11th of 1749AD, Ramayyan Dalawa the prime minister of Marthanda Varma conquered Thekkumkur and merged it to the Travancore Kingdom.
	==Location==		==Location==
	Chingavanam is ~~located in~~ Kottayam Municipality, Kottayam District~~. It is~~ situated between Kottayam and Changanacherry~~, it~~ is about 9 km from both Changanacherry and Kottayam. The Main Central (or M C) road passes through the middle of Chingavanam. Legend has it that the name Chingavanam is derived from Simhavanam, meaning "forest with lions". The nearest Panchayats are Panachikkadu, Kurichy, Neelamperoor and Vakathanam.		Chingavanam is part of the [[Kottayam Municipality]], [[Kottayam]] District, situated between Kottayam and Changanacherry. It is about 9 km from both Changanacherry and Kottayam. The Main Central (or M C) road passes through the middle of Chingavanam. Legend has it that the name Chingavanam is derived from Simhavanam, meaning "forest with lions". The nearest Panchayats are Panachikkadu, Kurichy, Neelamperoor and Vakathanam.

	The main religious institutions in Chingavanam is Mor Aprem Seminary, the head office of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church and home to the Chief Metropolitan of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church, Mor Severios Kuriakose. There are 3 Knanaya churches in Chingavanam; St.John’s Dayara Church, St. John's Puthenpally and St. Mary's Shalem Church. In addition to this, there is also St John's Knanaya Catholic Church and St. John's Cheramer Orthodox Church.		The main religious institutions in Chingavanam is Mor Aprem Seminary, the head office of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church and home to the Chief Metropolitan of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church, Mor Severios Kuriakose. There are 3 Knanaya churches in Chingavanam; St.John’s Dayara Church, St. John's Puthenpally and St. Mary's Shalem Church. In addition to this, there is also St John's Knanaya Catholic Church and St. John's Cheramer Orthodox Church.

	~~Prime Hindu temples are Edanattu Indilayappan Swami Temple~~, Simhodara Swamy (Shiva) ~~Temple, Arackal Temple, Karimbil Temple, Channanikadu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Mavilangu Mahalakshmi Temple, Pallom Subramanya Temple and Parambath Siva Temple. SNDP has got its~~ Chingavanam ~~branch and Sree Narayana Guru Temple. The famous pilgrim centre Dakshina Mookambi Panachikkad Sri Saraswathi~~ Temple ~~is 7.5KM East of Chingavanam~~.		Basis folk stories, this place is named after the famous (but small temple) dedicated to Simhodara Swamy (an associate Lord [[Shiva]]) presiding deity of the Parambathu [[Shiva]] / Chingavanam [[Shiva]] Temple.

	Chingavanam is a ~~centre of~~ many small scale ~~businesses including~~ rubber, plywood, workshops and machineries.		Prime Hindu temples are Edanattu Indilayappan Swami Temple, Simhodara Swamy (Shiva) Temple, Arackal Temple, Karimbil Temple, Channanikadu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Mavilangu Mahalakshmi Temple, Pallom Subramanya Temple and Parambath Siva Temple. SNDP has got its Chingavanam branch and Sree Narayana Guru Temple. The famous pilgrim centre Dakshina Mookambika ([[Panachikkad]] Sri Saraswathi Temple) is 7.5KM East of Chingavanam.

			Chingavanam is a hub for many small and medium scale industries - rubber, plywood, swa mills, furniture, workshops and machineries.

	Food Corporation of India has got a Food Storage Depot at Pannimattom near Chingavanam. The area is also home to several noted schools including Clemis School, St. Thomas LP & High School, as well as the Government UP school.		Food Corporation of India has got a Food Storage Depot at Pannimattom near Chingavanam. The area is also home to several noted schools including Clemis School, St. Thomas LP & High School, as well as the Government UP school.
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	The nearest local Railway station is Chingavanam and major Railway stations are Kottayam and Changanassery. Nearest Airport is Cochin Nedumbassery Airport. Boat services are available from Kottayam and Changanassery to Alappuzha and other parts of Kuttanad.		The nearest local Railway station is Chingavanam and major Railway stations are Kottayam and Changanassery. Nearest Airport is Cochin Nedumbassery Airport. Boat services are available from Kottayam and Changanassery to Alappuzha and other parts of Kuttanad.

	Chingavanam is well connected to the rest of Kerala by the M C Road(State High Way 1), connecting ~~Thrivananthapuram~~ to Muvattupuzha, in Ernakulam District. Chingavanam is connected to Alleppey from ~~Changanessery~~ through A C Road. Chingavanam Railway Station is being developed and will be a future satellite to Kottayam Railway Station. Chingavanam Railway Station is on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam rail route. All major KSRTC buses from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram pass through Chingavanam. All ~~KSRCT~~ Buses including ~~express~~ buses stop in Chingavanam. To high range area of Kottayam can be reached through Vakathanam via Paruthumpara.		Chingavanam is well connected to the rest of Kerala by the M C Road (State High Way 1), connecting [[Thiruvananthapuram]] to [[Muvattupuzha]], in [[Ernakulam]] District. Chingavanam is connected to Alleppey from [[Changanassery]] through A C Road. Chingavanam Railway Station is being developed and will be a future satellite to Kottayam Railway Station. Chingavanam Railway Station is on the Thiruvananthapuram - Kottayam rail route. All major KSRTC buses from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram pass through Chingavanam. All [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation\|KSRTC]] Buses including Super Fast and Express buses stop in Chingavanam. To high range area of Kottayam can be reached through Vakathanam via Paruthumpara. The Chennai Changanacherry Inter State bus of [[State Express Transport Corporation (Tamil Nadu)\|SETC]] connects through Chingavanam.

	==Nearby cities==		==Nearby cities==
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	== Prominent Personalities ==		== Prominent Personalities ==
	Chingavanam Sisters was a ~~statewide~~ famous [[Kadhaprasangam]] troupe in the 1970-1980 period.		Chingavanam Sisters was a state wide famous [[Kadhaprasangam]] troupe in the 1970-1980 period.

	Sri Chingavanam Susheelan Bhagavathar was a well known Carnatic Music maestro and a music trainer to many. He was also known by his expertise in [[Kalaripayattu\|Kalarippayattu]], ancient martial art from of South India. The two sisters of the famous [[Kadhaprasangam\|Kathaprasangam]] troupe Chingavanam Sisters were trained by Susheelan Bhagavathar.		Sri Chingavanam Susheelan Bhagavathar was a well known Carnatic Music maestro and a music trainer to many. He was also known by his expertise in [[Kalaripayattu\|Kalarippayattu]], an ancient martial art from South India. The two sisters of the famous [[Kadhaprasangam\|Kathaprasangam]] troupe Chingavanam Sisters were trained by Susheelan Bhagavathar.

	Sri. Pallom Madhavan was a legendary [[Kathakali\|Kadhakali]] Musician. Initially, he learned Carnatic Music from Pallathu Edathil Kottaram Asthaana Sangeetha Vidwan Sri Rudra Warrier. Later, he learned Kathakali Music from Kurichy ~~Picheppally~~ Raman Asaan. He joined ~~Kerala~~ [[Kerala ~~Kalamandalam\|~~Kalamandalam]] as Kadhakali Music Instructor and retired as Vice Principal of Kerala Kalamandalam in 1989. He visited many countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Iran, China, Japan, America etc and has performed his art. He has contributed majorly in converting many epics to Kadhakali form. He died in 2012 at his house in Panachikkadu. He was the winner of many awards including Kalamandalam Award, State Kadhakali Award 2011.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Madhavan\|first=Pallom\|date=\|title=Kadhakali Award 2011\|work=\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/State-Kathakali-awards-announced/article13426281.ece\|url-status=live\|access-date=}}</ref>		Sri. Pallom Madhavan was a legendary [[Kathakali\|Kadhakali]] Musician. Initially, he learned Carnatic Music from Pallathu Edathil Kottaram Asthaana Sangeetha Vidwan Sri Rudra Warrier. Later, he learned Kathakali Music from Kurichy Pichakappally Raman Asaan. He joined [[Kerala Kalamandalam]] as Kadhakali Music Instructor and retired as Vice Principal of Kerala Kalamandalam in 1989. He visited many countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Iran, China, Japan, America etc and has performed his art. He has contributed majorly in converting many epics to Kadhakali form. He died in 2012 at his house in Panachikkadu. He was the winner of many awards including Kalamandalam Award, State Kadhakali Award 2011.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Madhavan\|first=Pallom\|date=\|title=Kadhakali Award 2011\|work=\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/State-Kathakali-awards-announced/article13426281.ece\|url-status=live\|access-date=}}</ref>

	Another well known musician was Sri. [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts\|V. I. Suku]] who was the Principal of Thrippunithura [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts]].		Another well known musician was Sri. [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts\|V. I. Suku]] who was the Principal of Thrippunithura [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts]].
			The famous musicians (fathen son duo) Abhayadev and Ambilikkuttan are from [[Pallom]] near Chingavanam.

	==References ==		==References ==

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'''Chingavanam''' is a suburb of [[Kottayam]] city between [[Kottayam]] and [[Changanassery]] in Kottayam district of Kerala state, India.

==History==
Before 11th Century, Chingavanam was one of the 28 Karas of Nattakom<ref>{{Cite book|last=Edamaruk|first=Joseph|title=India Gazetteer and Bhoomisasthra Nighandu|publisher=Diamond Publishers|year=|isbn=|location=Kottayam|pages=953}}</ref> area which was under the ruling of Munjunaadu Dynasty.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Nampoothiri|first=Prof N E Kesavan|title=Thekkumkoor Charithravum Puravrithavum|publisher=NBS (National Book Stall)|year=2014|isbn=9789385725647|location=Kottayam|pages=}}</ref> In 1103AD, Ilayaraja Vimbileeswaran of Thekkumkur Dynasty conquered Munjunad and Nattakom area became under Thekkumkur ruling.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Menon|first=P Shungoonny|title=A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE|publisher=|year=1878|isbn=978-8170200406|location=|pages=130–131}}</ref> [[Thekkumkur]] Royal family([[Pallom|Edathil Family]]) had Kottarams(Palaces) such as Neerazhi Palace in [[Changanassery]], Vennimala Palace, [[Pallom|Edathil Palace]] in [[Pallom]] and Thaliyil Kotta in Thaliyanthanam(Present day Kottayam). Pallathu Kottaram(Edathil Palace) is situated in Pallom near Chingavanam. On September 11th of 1749AD, Ramayyan Dalawa the prime minister of Marthanda Varma conquered Thekkumkur and merged it to the Travancore Kingdom.
==Location==
Chingavanam is located in Kottayam Municipality, Kottayam District. It is situated between Kottayam and Changanacherry, it is about 9 km from both Changanacherry and Kottayam. The Main Central (or M C) road passes through the middle of Chingavanam. Legend has it that the name Chingavanam is derived from Simhavanam, meaning "forest with lions". The nearest Panchayats are Panachikkadu, Kurichy, Neelamperoor and Vakathanam.

The main religious institutions in Chingavanam is Mor Aprem Seminary, the head office of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church and home to the Chief Metropolitan of Knanaya Syrian Jacobite Church, Mor Severios Kuriakose. There are 3 Knanaya churches in Chingavanam; St.John’s Dayara Church, St. John's Puthenpally and St. Mary's Shalem Church. In addition to this, there is also St John's Knanaya Catholic Church and St. John's Cheramer Orthodox Church.

Prime Hindu temples are Edanattu Indilayappan Swami Temple, Simhodara Swamy (Shiva) Temple, Arackal Temple, Karimbil Temple, Channanikadu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Mavilangu Mahalakshmi Temple, Pallom Subramanya Temple and Parambath Siva Temple. SNDP has got its Chingavanam branch and Sree Narayana Guru Temple. The famous pilgrim centre Dakshina Mookambi Panachikkad Sri Saraswathi Temple is 7.5KM East of Chingavanam.

Chingavanam is a centre of many small scale businesses including rubber, plywood, workshops and machineries.

Food Corporation of India has got a Food Storage Depot at Pannimattom near Chingavanam. The area is also home to several noted schools including Clemis School, St. Thomas LP & High School, as well as the Government UP school.

==Transportation==
The nearest local Railway station is Chingavanam and major Railway stations are Kottayam and Changanassery. Nearest Airport is Cochin Nedumbassery Airport. Boat services are available from Kottayam and Changanassery to Alappuzha and other parts of Kuttanad.

Chingavanam is well connected to the rest of Kerala by the M C Road(State High Way 1), connecting Thrivananthapuram to Muvattupuzha, in Ernakulam District. Chingavanam is connected to Alleppey from Changanessery through A C Road. Chingavanam Railway Station is being developed and will be a future satellite to Kottayam Railway Station. Chingavanam Railway Station is on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam rail route. All major KSRTC buses from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram pass through Chingavanam. All KSRCT Buses including express buses stop in Chingavanam. To high range area of Kottayam can be reached through Vakathanam via Paruthumpara.

==Nearby cities==
Kottayam and Changanacherry are the major towns near Chingavanam. Chingavanam is the main junction for nearby areas such as Panachikad, Paruthumpara, Pannimattom, Neelamperoor, Era, Pallom, Kurichy, Vakathanam, Njaliakuzhy, Pathamuttom and Nattakom.

== Prominent Personalities ==
Chingavanam Sisters was a statewide famous [[Kadhaprasangam]] troupe in the 1970-1980 period.

Sri Chingavanam Susheelan Bhagavathar was a well known Carnatic Music maestro and a music trainer to many. He was also known by his expertise in [[Kalaripayattu|Kalarippayattu]], ancient martial art from of South India. The two sisters of the famous [[Kadhaprasangam|Kathaprasangam]] troupe Chingavanam Sisters were trained by Susheelan Bhagavathar.

Sri. Pallom Madhavan was a legendary [[Kathakali|Kadhakali]] Musician. Initially, he learned Carnatic Music from Pallathu Edathil Kottaram Asthaana Sangeetha Vidwan Sri Rudra Warrier. Later, he learned Kathakali Music from Kurichy Picheppally Raman Asaan. He joined Kerala [[Kerala Kalamandalam|Kalamandalam]] as Kadhakali Music Instructor and retired as Vice Principal of Kerala Kalamandalam in 1989. He visited many countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Iran, China, Japan, America etc and has performed his art. He has contributed majorly in converting many epics to Kadhakali form. He died in 2012 at his house in Panachikkadu. He was the winner of many awards including Kalamandalam Award, State Kadhakali Award 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Madhavan|first=Pallom|date=|title=Kadhakali Award 2011|work=|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/State-Kathakali-awards-announced/article13426281.ece|url-status=live|access-date=}}</ref>

Another well known musician was Sri. [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts|V. I. Suku]] who was the Principal of Thrippunithura [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts]].

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