Choondacherry

St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, Palai

Choondacherry is an Indian village located in the Kottayam district of Kerala state, India.

Etymology

Choondacherry got its name from Choondal and Cherry.DISILVA Choondal means place where water is abundant and cherry means village. Another Possibility of Origin of the Name Choondacherry is that, Choonda means Fishing Rod,which is made from Palms which are found in abundance in the place.Cherry translates to Street.So the name can also mean that.

Location

Choondacherry is located 3 km from Bharananganam and 4 km from Pravithanam. Choondacherry is rich with its culture and heritage. it is just 3 km away from the holy land of St. Alphonsa. The Vezhanganam Mahadeva Temple and St. Joseph's Church are the important worship places.

Schools

Choondacherry is served by the three educational institutions, St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management and Sanjos Public School. It contain one of the beautiful volleyball team across small villages name as WOLF Pack choondacherry.

Tourism

Choondacherry is rich with water and natures beauty.

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