Cherickal facts for kids
Cherickal is a small area, also known as a 'locality,' that is part of the city of Pandalam. It's located right where two important districts meet in Kerala, India. You'll find it on the eastern side of the Alappuzha district and the western side of the Pathanamthitta district.
The southern part of Cherickal is very close to the Alappuzha District. Interestingly, Cherickal used to be part of Alappuzha, but now it belongs to the Pathanamthitta District. Cherickal is also part of the Pandalam Municipality and the Adoor Taluk (which is like a sub-district). When it comes to elections, it's part of the Pathanamthitta Parliamentary area and the Adoor Assembly area.
Cherickal is a beautiful place surrounded by nature. You can see many valleys, green paddy fields, and small rivulets (tiny rivers) and streams. There are also country roads that wind through peaceful rubber plantations and gentle dales (small valleys).
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Learning and Health in Cherickal
Cherickal has places that help people learn and stay healthy.
Schools and Colleges
- There is a primary school run by the government where younger students can learn.
- Cherickal is also home to the Mannam Ayurvedic Medical College, which is a special college for studying traditional Indian medicine called Ayurveda.
Getting Around Cherickal
Cherickal is located between two districts, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta, which makes it connected to many places.
Road and Rail Travel
- The National Highway NH 47 passes nearby. This highway connects important cities like Kayamkulam, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), and Kochi (Cochin).
- The closest train station is in a town called Chengannur, making it easy for people to travel by train.
Bus Services
- Cherickal also has bus services provided by KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) from Pandalam, helping people travel locally.
