Kasaragod East

Thekkil Bridge

Hudha Masjidh, Bevincha

Chengala ചെങ്ങല Chengala-Cherkkala
village
LBS College of Engineering
Chengala Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 12°30′31″N 75°03′21″E / 12.508710°N 75.055770°E / 12.508710; 75.055770Coordinates: 12°30′31″N 75°03′21″E / 12.508710°N 75.055770°E / 12.508710; 75.055770
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kasaragod
Population (2001)
• Total	13,888
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration	KL-

Kasaragod East , Cherkkala or Chengala is a suburb of Kasaragod in the state of Kerala, India.^[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Kasaragod East had a population of 13888 with 6956 males and 6932 females.^[1]

Suburbs and villages

• Poinachi, Bandadka and Badiyadka
• Bovikkanam, Edneer, Povval and Muliyar
• Thekkil Ferry, Kadavil, Mundakkai and Aloor
• Rahmath Nagar, Alampady and Nellikkatte
• Karadka and Nekarje

Badiyadka

Badiyadka is a township in Kasaragod North. The name Badiadka is derived from Badi ("temple and adka"), ground now known as Kinnimani poomani temple. The old temple can be seen in Badiadka. This place is on the top of a small hill with eye catching scenery. The state highway to Karnataka passes through the town. Badiadka is the cross roads of Kumbla, Uppala, Kasargod, Mulleria-Mercara and Puttur. Bolukatta is an active sport and cricket grounds in Badiadka. Perdala Mosque is situated on the top of a small hill and the Uroos festival is held once in every two year is famous in this area. Festival in Perdala Udaneshwara temple is also famous among other communities.

Major Organizations

• Zainab College, Cherkkala
• LBS Engineering College, Kasaragod
• GHS Badiadka.(Senior Secondary School)^[2][3]
• Navajeevana High School (NHS), Perdala.
• Shri Bharathi Vidyapyapeeta, Badiadka (High School)
• MIC College, Chattanchal

See also

• Kasaragod
• Kanhangad

References

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