Cheruthazham

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Cheruthazham
city
Kunhimathilakam Temple
Kunhimathilakam Temple
Cheruthazham is located in Kerala
Cheruthazham
Cheruthazham
Location in Kerala, India
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Country  India
State Kerala
District Kannur
Population (2001)
 • Total 26,240
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Cheruthazham is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. It is the location of the famous Hanumarambalam, dedicated to Sri Rama and Hanuman.Cherutazham is also the birthplace of Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair who gave a new dimension to the art of Kathakali. There are many artists in Cherutazham who are experts in the traditional musical items like "panchavadyam", "taayambaka", "chenda melam" etc. The new generation of Cherutazham is also getting trained in these art forms.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Cheruthazham had a population of 26,240. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Cheruthazham has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 87% and female literacy of 80%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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