Chingavanam is a small city between Kottayam and Changanassery in Kottayam district of Kerala state, India.
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Map of Chingavanam, Kerala
History
"It was in 980 AD, that the famed Diwan of Travencore Veluthampy Dalava made a market place at Changanacheri, realizing the possibilities of development of this place.
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Location
Chingavanam is located in Nattakom in Kottayam municipality, Kottayam District. The place is about 9 km from Changanacherry on the Adoor -Kottayam MC Road. Legend has it that the name Chingavanam is derived from Simhavanam. It is near to Kurichi. St John’s Catholic Church is a main attraction of Chingavanam. St John's Dayra Knanaya Jacobite Church is located here.
Transportation
There is a railway station at Chingavanam on the Kollam-Kottayam rail route. Location: Changanacherry
Trains and Railway Stations (1)
Nearby cities
Changanacherry Town, BYPASS JUNCTION PALATHARA