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Chelora
Chelora | |
|---|---|
town | |
 Chelora School | |
  Chelora Location in Kerala, India  Chelora Chelora (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°53′21″N 75°25′46″E / 11.889160°N 75.4293400°ECoordinates: 11°53′21″N 75°25′46″E / 11.889160°N 75.4293400°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 36,500 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 670006 |
| Telephone code | 0497272 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL 13 |
Chelora is a town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India 8 km from Kannur town and lies on Kannur-Mysore Highway. The ongoing Kannur International Airport is located at a distance of 15 km from here. Kadakkara Sri Dharmasastha Temple and Valannur Sri Risheishwara Temple are the two temples that attract people to the district. Chelora have a huge importance in the development of Kannur. There are some shopping centers. Residential buildings and villa projects make this village a tiny town. Chelora Govt Higher Secondary School is a prominent educational institution in this area. It has a scenic and beautiful landscape. The village has a large literate population. Kappad, Valannur, Mathukoth and Peringalayi, konganamkott para(nayanar centre) are residential suburbs in Chelora.
Administration[edit]
The administration of the town is done under kannur municipal corporation. corporation zonal office situated at mathukoth.
Accessibility[edit]
The Kannur Central Bus Terminal and Kannur Railway Station are situated at a distance of 10.3 km away from Chelora. Presently there is no railway lines passing through Chelora. But, private buses including air buses make Chelora accessible. Chelora can be reached by a bus to Iritty, Mattannur and Anjarakandy towns. The bus-stop point of Chelora is commonly known as Mathukkoth, Vattapoyil,or Kappad. Eachur, Vattapoyil, Valiyannur, Varam are the nearest places of Chelora.
Landmarks[edit]
- Chelora Govt. Higher Secondary School.
- PHC Chelora, Mathukoth.
- Kannur corporation zonal office, Mathukoth.
- Kadakkara Sri Dharmasastha Kshetram
- Valannur Rishieswara Kshetram
- Chelora Jumamasjid
- E K Nayanar center
- A K G CLUB
- A K G Memorial Vayanashala and Grandalayam
- Sreerosh Green Acres
- CK complex (shopping complex)
- Mini industrial estate
Demographics[edit]
As of 2011[update] India census,[1] Chelora had a population of 36,500. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Chelora has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 87% and female literacy of 84%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
- Number of residential buildings : 8000
- Number of Educational Institutions : 18
- Pre primary education centres : 35
References[edit]
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.