Anchukunnu


Anjukunnu is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.

Demographics

India census, Anjukunnu had a population of 18049 with 9167 males and 8882 females.

Ancient history

Anjukunnu is the current name for Payal Hills. Around the Christian Era, it was ruled by a philanthropic Chera king named 'Vanjan'.

Location

District : Wayanad
Taluk : Mananthavady
Block : Panamaram
Grama Panchayat : Panamaram
Village : Anjukunnu

Etymology

Anjukunnu aka Anchukunnu means five hills in Malayalam language. Anjukunnu is a village which has five hills:
  • Kallumottamkunnu
  • Kakkanchirakunnu
  • Kappumkunnu
  • Vilakkupadamkunnu
  • Kacherikunnu

    Library

A famous public library with A Grade of Kerala State Library Council, "Pothujana Grandhalayam" situated in Anjukunnu.

Transportation

Anchukunnu can be accessed from Mananthavady or Kalpetta. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.
The nearest railway stations are Thalassery, Kozhikode, Kannur and Mysore. The nearest airports are Kozhikode International Airport-120 km, Bengaluru International Airport-290 km, Kannur International Airport, 58 km and Mysore Airport, 110 km.
We must travel 10 kilometres from Mananthavady, 24 kilometres from Kalpetta, 28 kilometres from Sulthan Bathery, 98 kilometres from Kozhikode 118 kilometers from Kannur, 98 kilometers from Thalassery, 117 kilometers from Mysuru and 124 kilometers from Madikeri to reach Anjukunnu.

Institutions

  1. Anjukunnu Pothujana Grandhalayam, Club Centre
  2. District Homeo Hospital
  3. Gandhi Memorial U P School
  4. Government L P School, Palukunnu
  5. Anjukunnu Service Co-operative Bank
  6. Village Extension Office
  7. Primary Health Centre, Club Centre
  8. Imam Gazaali Academy, Ezhaam Mile
  9. Vidya Niketan, Club Centre
  10. Anganwadi, Club Centre
  11. Anjukunnu Youth Recreation Club, Club Centre
  12. Kasturba Mahila Samajam, Club Centre
  13. 110 KV KSEB Sub Station
  14. Veterinary Sub Centre

    Temple/Mosque/Church

  15. Mahadeva Temple
  16. Srikrishna Temple
  17. Bhagavathy Temple
  18. Ayyappa Temple
  19. Juma Masjid
  20. Juma Masjid
  21. Juma Masjid
  22. Extension of Karakkamala Church
  23. Jain Temple
  24. Jain Temple