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Chetwayi, India

Chetwayi is a town of 38,011 people in Kerala, India.

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Population38,011 GeoNames
RegionKerala
Elevation14 m 46 ft
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
Land area7.5 km²
Nearest airportCochin International Airport (COK) 57 km

Why visit Chetwayi

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Chettuva Lighthouse and William Fort.

About Chetwayi

Chavakkad, formerly Chowghat, is a municipality in Thrissur district of the Indian state of Kerala. Chavakkad is known for its beach and fishing. It lies on National Highway 66, located approximately 26 km (16 mi) northwest of district headquarters Thrissur, 80 km (50 mi) north of the major city Kochi and 25 km (16 mi) south of the coastal town Ponnani.

From the Wikipedia article Chavakkad (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: Chetwayi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do1

Chettuva LighthouseCC BY-SA 3.0

Chettuva Lighthouse

Lighthouse · 4.4 km

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Museums and landmarks2

William FortPublic domain

William Fort

Monument and historic site · 0.7 km

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Rajah Island

Monument and historic site · 0.7 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

chettuwa azhimugam

Beach · 2.4 km

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Gangadharan Blangattukaran

Park · 1.6 km

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Mangrove Forest (Kandal Kaatukal)

Park · 1.0 km

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my park

Park · 2.8 km

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Naalumanikaattu Boating Mattummal - Karukamad

Park · 3.0 km

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Panchayath Ground

Playground · 2.6 km

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Restaurants and cafes10

aaryas

Restaurant · 2.6 km

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Al Khaleej Park

Restaurant · 2.8 km

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Aryaas Pure Veg

Restaurant · 2.7 km

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KK Bakery

Bakery · 2.1 km

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Kairali Bakery

Bakery · 2.8 km

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Nice Bakery

Bakery · 2.1 km

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Nimagiri Hotel

Restaurant · 2.1 km

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Shalimar Restaurant

Restaurant

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Swapna

Bakery · 3.0 km

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kollis Backery

Bakery · 2.2 km

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History

Chavakkad (Koottungal) is famous for its communal harmony and diversity among people. The famous Manathala Juma Masjid situated in Chavakked. St. Thomas Church which is founded by St. Thomas the Apostle in 52 AD is situated at Palayoor, Chavakkad is believed to be the first church in South Asia. Manathala Vishwanatha temple is another landmark in Chavakkad. Koottungalangadi is famous for trade in the earlier era. The town's anglicized name was Chowghat. It was renamed Chavakkad in the early 1970s, much earlier than other towns and cities in Kerala were renamed.

From the History section of Chavakkad on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay2

Churches and places of worship13

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Shopping2

Gas and EV charging1

  • Essar

    Gas station · 2.0 km

    Ponnani-Chavakkad-Kodungallur Highway, Orumanayur

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Schools, colleges and libraries23

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Healthcare13

  • Community Health Centre Kadappuram

    Hospital · 2.8 km

    Kadappuram, Guruvayur

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  • Primary Health Centre Engandiyur

    Hospital · 1.0 km

    Kizhkkumpuram,Chettuva, Chavakkad

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  • Ayush Ayurveda PHC NHM Kadappuram

    Hospital · 2.4 km

    Kadappuram PO ANJANGADI, Anchangadi Kadappuram Chavakkad

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  • AYUSH PHC HOMOEOPATHY ENGANDIYUR

    Hospital · 1.3 km

    Kundaliyoor P.O, Engandiyoor

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  • Care clinic And Research Centre

    Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 km

    1st Floor, Paranthan Shopping complex Ethai, PO Kundaliyur, Chettuva,

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  • Care homeoapthic clinic and research center

    Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 km

    Paranthan shopping complex, Chettuva

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  • Family Health Centre, Venkitangu

    Hospital · 2.5 km

    padoor,Near Kaithamuck Center, Thrissur

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  • homoeo dispensary

    Hospital · 2.4 km

    govt homoeo dispensary kadappuram anjangadi, Anchangadi Kadappuram Chavakkad

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  • T M Hospital

    Hospital

    E Tippusultan Road, Chettuva

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  • Care Homoeo Clinic

    Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 km

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  • Engandiyur Veterinary sub centre

    Hospital · 3.0 km

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  • Mary Immaculate Mission Hospital

    Hospital · 2.5 km

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Map of Chetwayi

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Getting there and nearby towns

Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 57 km away.

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