Origin and History of CHERIKANURU

Description:

Cherikanur is a village in the Thiruvalla taluk of Kollam district, Kerala, India. It is located about 9 km from Thiruvalla and about 18 km from Kollam. Cherikanur is a predominantly Muslim populated village with a population of about 5,000. There are several temples in the village including a Hindu temple and a Christian church. The village has a population of agriculturists and traders. The name Cherikanur is derived from the Malayalam word Cheri meaning 'pearl' and Kanur meaning 'village'. The village is known for its pearl industry. The earliest reference to the village is found in the Travancore State Manual (1895), which records that the village was part of the estate of the Raja of Panur. The village is known for its pearl industry. The local people are mainly Muslim and there are several mosques in the village. There is a Hindu temple and a Christian church in the village. The economy of the village is mainly based on agriculture and trade. The main crops grown are rice, coconut, and rubber. The village has a small market and a number of small businesses. There is also a pearl processing factory in the village. Cherikanur is a predominantly Muslim populated village with a population of about 5,000. There are several temples in the village including a Hindu temple and a Christian church. The village has a population of agriculturists and traders. The main languages spoken in the village are Malayalam and Arabic.