Description:
The Chinachandarara are an Indo-Aryan tribe who reside in the Chinachandarara taluk of the district of Kannur in Kerala, India. They are also known as the Kallar and the Kallar Vellalar. The Chinachandarara are a sub-tribe of the Vellalar community and are considered to be the most backward in the community. The Chinachandarara are believed to have migrated from the north-west of India in the 12th century. They are thought to have settled in the Chinachandarara taluk of Kannur district. The Chinachandarara are a agricultural community and are known for their cultivation of rice, pulses, and cotton. They are also known for their traditional craftsmanship, which includes the production of mat weaving, pottery, and brassware. The Chinachandarara are a Hindu community and are predominantly animists. They speak the Kallar language, which is a dialect of the Malayalam language. The Chinachandarara are a Scheduled Caste community and are considered to be the most backward community in Kannur district.
