Chathenkary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chathenkary
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Village
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Aerial view of the St. Paul's Marthoma Church
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 Chathenkary
Location in Kerala
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Highest elevation | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | -1 m (−3.3 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,089 |
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| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
689112
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| 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.
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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.
