Chathenkary
Chathenkary | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Aerial view of the St. Paul's Marthoma Church | |
  Chathenkary Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°38′0″N 76°52′0″E / 9.63333°N 76.86667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Highest elevation | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −1 m (−3 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 15,089 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 689112 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-27 |
| Nearest city | Thiruvalla |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Thiruvalla |
Chathenkary is a village in the Peringara gram panchayat in the Thiruvalla taluk of the Pathanamthitta district, Kerala.[1]
Chathenkary is rural village part of the Upper Kuttanad geographical area. Chathenkary is located 1.7 kilometres west of Peringara and 6 km east of Thiruvalla.It lies within the unique ecosystem of Kuttanad, often referred to as the "Rice Bowl of Kerala" due to its vast paddy fields and intricate network of backwaters.
The origin of the name "Chathenkary" (or similar village names in Kerala, India) is likely rooted in the local Malayalam language, cultural traditions, or historical influences.
The prefix "Chathen"might derive from "Chathan" (ചാത്തൻ), a term referring to a local deity, spirit, or ancestral figure in Kerala's folk traditions. Many villages in Kerala are named after deities or spiritual entities.
The suffix *"-kary"* could come from *"kari"* (കരി), meaning "land" or "shore" in Malayalam.
Worship centres
- St Paul's Mar Thoma Church[2]
- Chathenkary Sri Bhagavathi Temple
- St. Mathew's marthoma church
- St Joseph Chapel Chathenkary
- St. Mary's Malankara Catholic Church
- Sharon Fellowship church
- Chathenkary Sree Ardhanareeshwara Temple
Schools
- Govt LP School
- Govt New LP School
- SNDP High School, Chathenkary
Politics
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), Kerala Congress (M) and Indian National Congress are the major political parties in this area.
Hospitals
- Community Health Centre, Chathenkary
- Manak Hospital, Chathenkary mukku
Notable people
Transport
Bus
Private bus available from Chathenkary junction to other parts of Kerala.
Railway
Thiruvalla railway station is near station to Chathenkary.
Air
Cochin International Airport Nedumbassery is 115 km away from Chathenkary.