Chathannoor
Grama Panchayat

Chathannur is a historically rich region whose name is believed to have multiple origins. One view links it to the Sree Bhoothnath Temple, suggesting it evolved from “Shastavinte Ur,” the land of the deity Shasta. Another belief associates it with a Dravidian ruler named Chathan or with the term Chathran (student), indicating it may have been a center of learning, as noted by historian Ilamkulam Kunjan Pillai. The area holds historical importance through inscriptions like the Chathannur Sasanam at Chennamathu Temple and heritage sites such as the St. George Orthodox Church with its notable murals. Once an active trading center connected to places like Nedungolam, Chathannur later witnessed social progress influenced by reformers like Ayyankali and Sree Narayana Guru, and played a role in movements against...