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Chathenkary
Village
Aerial view of the St. Paul's Marthoma Church
Aerial view of the St. Paul's Marthoma Church
Chathenkary is located in Kerala
Chathenkary
Chathenkary
Location in Kerala
Country  India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Highest elevation
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Lowest elevation
-1 m (−3.3 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 lovely village located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, a beautiful state in southern India. It's part of the wider Kuttanad area, which is famous for its green paddy fields and calm backwaters.

This village is about 1.7 kilometers west of Peringara and 6 kilometers east of Thiruvalla. In 2001, about 15,089 people lived here. The main languages spoken are Malayalam and English.

Places of Worship

Chathenkary is home to several places where people can worship. These centers show the different beliefs and cultures in the village.

  • St Paul's Mar Thoma Church
  • 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 in Chathenkary

Education is important in Chathenkary. The village has schools that help young people learn and grow.

  • Govt LP School
  • Govt New LP School
  • SNDP High School, Chathenkary

Hospitals and Health

The village has health centers to care for its residents. These places help people stay healthy and get medical help when needed.

  • Community Health Centre, Chathenkary
  • Manak Hospital, Chathenkary Mukku

Getting Around Chathenkary

It's easy to travel to and from Chathenkary using different types of transport.

Bus Services

You can find private buses at Chathenkary junction. These buses connect the village to other parts of Kerala.

Train Travel

The nearest train station is Thiruvalla railway station. It's a convenient way to travel by train from Chathenkary.

Air Travel

For longer journeys, the closest airport is Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery. It is about 115 kilometers away from Chathenkary.

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