Chovva
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Chovva is a place
near Kannur
, in Kannur District
, Kerala
, a state in South India
. Chovva mainly consists of two areas - Thazhechovva and Melechovva. The National Highway 17 runs through both Thazhechovva and Melechovva.
The name Chovva is believed to be derived from the Malayalam word "Chovvu" meaning propriety. Mele and Thazhe are Upper and Lower respectively, indicating that MeleChovva is relatively at higher altitude compared with Thazhe chovva (a few meters)
Chovva is one of the residential suburbs of Kannur (Cannanore). Other residential suburbs are Talap
, Thana, Kakkad
, Chalad
, Kannur City
, Mundayad, Thottada
etc.
and Thalassery
. It is approx 4 km from Kannur
towards south. The nearest Railway station is Cannanore South Station which is about a kilometer from the Thazhe chovva market. In the year 2001, a bypass highway was opened, by the name of Chala-Nadal bypass road, which links Thazhechovva with Nadal and Chala
. The bypass is a relatively a straight road, which saves time by avoiding two railway gates on National Highway 17, namely the Chovva gate and the Nadal gate.
The only fish market available in Chovva situated in Thazhe Chovva. There is also a Co-operative spinning mill nearby which employees many people. Chovva Juma Masjid and Sree Muthappan Temple are the two main worship places in Chovva. The Kottungal Kavvu on S.N college road is also a worship place which has yearly festivals with the traditional Theyyam
and muthappan. Muthu Mariyamman Kovil & Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Kovil - two famous devi kshetram for navaratri festivities situated near railway gate on S.N.college road.
S.N. College, Kannur is in Thottada
, near Thazhechovva.
There is a small stream that flows through the town "Chovva Thodu". The town has a road that leads to Anjarakandi through Kappad on the left side of the NH 17 (while going to Thalassery from Kannur).
Town. The huge water tank is a landmark. This is the main junction where the roads to Mattannur and Thalassery
meet. Chovva High School is only a few yards from the junction. Chovva Shiva Temple is situated by the side of water tank.
Chovva Shiva Temple is siutated by the side of water tank.
Melechovva also has weaving mills like Rajalakshmi,West Coast etc.. which are very near to Dharma Samajam U.P.School. Also there is a small school Near Padiriparamaba (literal meaning plot belonging to the Christian Priest)which caters to students til class 4 of the Kerala Syllabus.
Location (geography)
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near Kannur
Kannur
Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...
, in Kannur District
Kannur district
Kannur District is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The town of Kannur is the district headquarters, and gives the district its name. The old name Cannanore is the anglicised form of the Malayalam name Kannur. Kannur District is bounded by Kasaragod District to the north and...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, a state in South India
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
. Chovva mainly consists of two areas - Thazhechovva and Melechovva. The National Highway 17 runs through both Thazhechovva and Melechovva.
The name Chovva is believed to be derived from the Malayalam word "Chovvu" meaning propriety. Mele and Thazhe are Upper and Lower respectively, indicating that MeleChovva is relatively at higher altitude compared with Thazhe chovva (a few meters)
Chovva is one of the residential suburbs of Kannur (Cannanore). Other residential suburbs are Talap
Talap
Talap is a town on NH 17 between Kannur and Payyanur, in Kerala in southern India. Large areas of land near the town are under sugarcane cultivation. 2 of the prominent hospitals are AKG and Koyli. Kumaran Memorial Hospital established with funds from USA was discontinued and the buildings sold...
, Thana, Kakkad
Kakkad, Kannur
Kakkad is a suburb of Kannur Town in Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. It is 4 km from Kannur town.Cannanore Spinning and Weaving Mill is situated in Kakkad.-Schools:...
, Chalad
Chalad
Chalad is a small place near Kannur town in Kerala state, South India. It is located on the route leading from Kannur town to Azhikodeits the shortcut way to Mangalore highway. It's a marvelous place. Payyambalam beach is a main tourist attraction in this region. Chalad is no less than a complete...
, Kannur City
Kannur City
Kannur 'City' is a residential suburb of Kannur Town. This place is called a 'city' because it was the ancient capital of the Kannur town. It is different from the actual city of Kannur, which is the administrative head quarters of the Kannur District....
, Mundayad, Thottada
Thottada
Thottada is situated on Kannur-Tellichery highway 8 km away from Kannur Railway station in Kannur District between Kannur town and Thalassery in Kerala state, South India.The Sree Narayana College Thottada is situated on Kannur-Tellichery highway 8 km away from Kannur Railway station in...
etc.
Thazhechovva
Thazhe Chovva is a small town on National Highway 17 between KannurKannur
Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...
and Thalassery
Thalassery
Thalassery , also known as Tellicherry, is a city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. This is the second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Established...
. It is approx 4 km from Kannur
Kannur
Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...
towards south. The nearest Railway station is Cannanore South Station which is about a kilometer from the Thazhe chovva market. In the year 2001, a bypass highway was opened, by the name of Chala-Nadal bypass road, which links Thazhechovva with Nadal and Chala
Chala
The Chala or "Coast" is one of the eight natural regions in Peru. It is formed by all the western lands that arise from sea level up to the height of 500 meters....
. The bypass is a relatively a straight road, which saves time by avoiding two railway gates on National Highway 17, namely the Chovva gate and the Nadal gate.
The only fish market available in Chovva situated in Thazhe Chovva. There is also a Co-operative spinning mill nearby which employees many people. Chovva Juma Masjid and Sree Muthappan Temple are the two main worship places in Chovva. The Kottungal Kavvu on S.N college road is also a worship place which has yearly festivals with the traditional Theyyam
Theyyam
Theyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area Theyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu...
and muthappan. Muthu Mariyamman Kovil & Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Kovil - two famous devi kshetram for navaratri festivities situated near railway gate on S.N.college road.
S.N. College, Kannur is in Thottada
Thottada
Thottada is situated on Kannur-Tellichery highway 8 km away from Kannur Railway station in Kannur District between Kannur town and Thalassery in Kerala state, South India.The Sree Narayana College Thottada is situated on Kannur-Tellichery highway 8 km away from Kannur Railway station in...
, near Thazhechovva.
There is a small stream that flows through the town "Chovva Thodu". The town has a road that leads to Anjarakandi through Kappad on the left side of the NH 17 (while going to Thalassery from Kannur).
Melechovva
Melechovva is closer to KannurKannur
Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...
Town. The huge water tank is a landmark. This is the main junction where the roads to Mattannur and Thalassery
Thalassery
Thalassery , also known as Tellicherry, is a city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. This is the second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Established...
meet. Chovva High School is only a few yards from the junction. Chovva Shiva Temple is situated by the side of water tank.
Chovva Shiva Temple is siutated by the side of water tank.
Melechovva also has weaving mills like Rajalakshmi,West Coast etc.. which are very near to Dharma Samajam U.P.School. Also there is a small school Near Padiriparamaba (literal meaning plot belonging to the Christian Priest)which caters to students til class 4 of the Kerala Syllabus.