About Village
Chungathara is a village and a panchayat in Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is surrounded by Western Ghats.
Demography
As per the Census India 2011, Chungathara village has population of 16964 of which 8165 are males and 8799 are females. The population of children between age 0-6 is 2198 which is 12.96% of total population. Majority of the population are migrants from Travancore region of Kerala in the 1960s and 1970s.
Geography
Two rivers, Chaliyar and Punnappuzha, pass through this village.
Socio-Economic
In Chungathara village out of total population, 11445 were engaged in work activities. 72.81 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.19 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 11445 workers engaged in Main Work, 561 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 940 were Agricultural labourer.
Ecology
The village situated in a rural area. So the greenery enhance the beauty of the village.
Tourism
Punnappuzha river bank, Adyanpara water falls situated in Kurumbalangode village are the main tourist attractions in Chungathara Village.