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Chengala

Coordinates: 12°30′31″N 75°03′21″E / 12.508710°N 75.055770°E / 12.508710; 75.055770
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Chengala
Chengala
Town
Thekkil Bridge, looking north towards Chengala
Thekkil Bridge, looking north towards Chengala
Map
Coordinates: 12°30′31″N 75°03′21″E / 12.508710°N 75.055770°E / 12.508710; 75.055770
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKasaragod
Area
 • Total9.07 km2 (3.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total15,588
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-
Hudha Masjidh, Bevincha

Chengala is a town in the Kasaragod district of Kerala, India. It is situated about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Kasaragod, between National Highway 66 and the Payaswini or Chandragiri River.

Demographics

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As of the 2011 Indian census, Chengala had a population of 15,588 with 7,698 males and 7,890 females, living in 2,791 households in an area of 9.07 square kilometres (3.50 sq mi).[1]

Major Organizations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "District Census Handbook - Kasaragod District 2011" (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations-Kerala. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2021.