Geography of Panchayath & Map
🗺️ Geography and Map
Thrissur District - Kunnamkulam Taluk - Chowannur Block
Kattakampal Grama Panchayat is a small mixed hilly-coastal village panchayat situated in Chowannur Block of Kunnamkulam Taluk in Thrissur District. Geographically, this area is rich with distinct features and biodiversity.
📍 1. Boundaries
🧩 North:
Alankode and Nannamukku (Malappuram District)
Alankode and Nannamukku (Malappuram District)
🧩 East:
Kadavallur and Porkulam
Kadavallur and Porkulam
🧩 South:
Kunnamkulam Municipality and Porkulam
Kunnamkulam Municipality and Porkulam
🧩 West:
Punnayurkulam and Maranchery (Malappuram District)
Punnayurkulam and Maranchery (Malappuram District)
⛰️ 2. Topography
- Hilly Terrains: Laterite hills and slopes used for agriculture and residential settlement.
- Valleys & Plains: Fertile lowlands featuring paddy fields and coconut groves.
- Kole Wetlands: Low-lying wetlands along the western border (part of Thrissur-Malappuram Kole fields).
💧 3. Soil & Water Resources
- Soil: Red laterite soil on hills and alluvial soil in valleys and wetlands.
- Water Sources: Tributaries of the Canoly Canal and local streams.
- Groundwater: Kole fields play a vital role in maintaining groundwater levels.
🌾 4. Climate & Agriculture
The area experiences a tropical climate with abundant rainfall during the Southwest and Northeast monsoons.
• Highlands: Coconut, Cashew, Rubber, Arecanut, and Tuber crops.
• Lowlands & Wetlands: Paddy cultivation and Vegetables.
• Lowlands & Wetlands: Paddy cultivation and Vegetables.
🌟 Speciality: Sharing borders with Malappuram and Thrissur districts, and combining both hilly terrains and low-lying wetlands, Kattakampal Grama Panchayat is exceptionally rich in biodiversity.