Cheriyamundam is a village located in the Indian state of Kerala. It falls within Malappuram district, which is part of the broader Malabar region on the southwestern coast of India.
Administrative classification
- Country: India
- State: Kerala
- District: Malappuram
Geographical context
Cheriyamundam lies in the low‑lying terrain typical of the Malabar coastal belt. The village is situated near the banks of the Bharathapuzha (also known as the Nila) River, a major watercourse in the region.
Governance
The settlement is administered at the local level by a gram panchayat, the elected village council responsible for basic civic services and development programmes. It is also part of a larger block‑panchayat and taluk structure that coordinates district‑wide planning.
Demographics and language
Malayalam is the predominant language spoken by residents, with English used for official and educational purposes. As a rural locality, the population density is relatively low compared with urban centres in Kerala.
Infrastructure
The village is connected by regional road networks that link it to nearby towns such as Kottakkal and Ponnani. Public transportation includes state‑run bus services and private operators that facilitate travel within the district.
Time zone
Cheriyamundam observes Indian Standard Time (IST), UTC + 5:30.
Reference data
The information above reflects commonly documented administrative and geographical characteristics of villages in Malappuram district, as reported in government gazetteers and state mapping resources. No additional encyclopedic entries specific to Cheriyamundam are currently available.
