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Chōrōd

Kerala, India · Asia

About Chōrōd

Chōrōd sits on the route: 5 minutes from Badagara, 50km from Chembra Peak.

Chōrōd is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 38,245, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Chōrōd sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chōrōd to your route.

About Chōrōd

Chennamangalam Temple is situated in Chorode Panchayat of Vatakara Taluka in Kozhikode District of Kerala, India.The main Pratishtha is Lord Ayyappa. However Lords Shiva, Ganesh, Vishnu and Annapurneshwari are also worshipped in this temple. This is considered as one of oldest temples in Kerala, and also one of the

Read more very few temples which has Dhwaja Prathishta. This is situated 2 km from town and is near to Chorode. The main prathista is Lord Shiva and Lord Ayyappa. This temple is also known as second Sabarimala. Few years back there was a big fire in Sabarimala and many people were not able to go there. At this time many people had come to this temple instead. A huge renovation was undertaken in 2018 with the help of locals nearby. The temples rooftops which had been there since its initial days were replaced with new teak wood. The temple utsav happens generally in the month of April. It is one of the rarest temples which still promotes Indian traditional art forms over stage shows during its utsav. Regular bhajans are held during the Sabarimala season. However every evening there is a bhajan group who circles the temple enchanting the bhajans which adds to the aura of the place.

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Where is Chōrōd located?

Chōrōd is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 11.6277 latitude, 75.5915 longitude.

What is the population of Chōrōd?

Chōrōd has a population of approximately 38,245 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
38,245
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.6277, 75.5915

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Chōrōd

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Paragon Restaurant

A Kozhikode institution opened in 1939, the benchmark for Malabar cuisine: biryani cooked over dum, alfaham grilled chicken and fish curry from Kerala's coastal Muslim kitchens.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chembra Peak

The highest peak in Wayanad at 2,100 meters featuring a heart-shaped lake near its summit, accessible by a scenic trek through tea and coffee estates.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Chōrōd

  • 50 kmChembra PeakThe highest peak in Wayanad at 2,100 meters featuring a heart-shaped lake near its summit, accessible by a scenic trek through tea and coffee estates.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chōrōd.

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Āyanchēri

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