Cherukavu
Cherukavu is a census town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala. Cherukav panchayath shares its borders with Ramanattukara municipality, Pulikkal panchayath, Vazhayur panchayath pallikkal panchayat and Chelembra panchayat.
History
Cherukav Gramapanchayath was formed in 1964Demographics
Cherukavu Grama panchayath has the Highest density in Kondotty taluk followed by chelembra Grama panchayat & Kondotty Municipality.India census, Cherukavu census Town had a population of 30126 with 14778 males and 15348 females.
Wards
For administrative convenience, Cherukavu Gramapanchayat is divided into 22 wards after delimitation 2025.| Ward no. | Ward name | Ward no. | Ward name |
| 1 | Dhanagram | 12 | Chamaparamb |
| 2 | Peringavu | 13 | Kuvayil moola |
| 3 | Kodappuram | 14 | Siyamkandam |
| 4 | Cholakkode | 15 | Puthoopadam |
| 5 | Cherapadam | 16 | Kuriyedam |
| 6 | Kannamvettikavu | 17 | Vennayoor |
| 7 | Chenaparamb | 18 | Ayikkarappadi |
| 8 | Paravoor | 19 | kaithakunda |
| 9 | Periyambalam | 20 | Poochal |
| 10 | Chevayoor | 21 | Pengad |
| 11 | Mini estate | 22 | Puthukkode |
Election results
Cherukavu Panchayath till 2020 consists of 19 wards, after delimitation 2025 it is increased to 22 wardsPolitical Performance in Election 2025
Political Performance in Election 2020
2015 Cherukavu Gramapanchayat Elections
2010 Cherukavu Gramapanchayat Elections
Transportation
Some parts of Cherukavu panchayath lie on the National [Highway 966 (India)|National Highway 966] between Ramanattukara and Kondotty. Most parts of Pulikkal town comes under Cherukavu panchayath. Other important towns of Cherukavu panchayath are Peringave and Kannamvettikkavu. Buses ply from Ramanattukara town to K.V.Kavu regularly and they stop in Peringave on the way for five minutes. The road to Peringave starts from Kaithakkundu on the National Highway 966 and passes through Poochal village.Pulikkal town
The biggest town in the Cherukavu Panchayat area is Pulikkal. There is another panchayat called 'Pulikkal' in the neighborhood. Locals use these two place names ambiguously. The word 'Pulikkal' refers to the bus stop and town. The bureaucracy uses the word 'Cherukavu.'Proposed Karipur-Kondotty Municipality
The proposed Karipur-Kondotty Municipality comprises:- Kondotty panchayat
- Nediyiruppu panchayat
- Pallikkal panchayat
- Pulikkal panchayat
- Cherukavu panchayat
- Vazhayur panchayat
Total Population : 152,839
Peringave Town
is a small town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is 22 km away from Calicut. The nearest city is Ramanattukara and is less than an hour away from Calicut International Airport.Ramapuram Lakshmi Narayana kshethram is one of the main temples in peringave. There are two masjid in peringave . Bus and taxi is the way to reach peringave. Bus facilities are available from calicut and ramanattukara. Kottu padam, vazhayur Pengad etc. are the neighbouring villages.
Kannamvettikkavu
Kannam-Vetti-Kavu' is a small town in Cherukavu Panchayath. It is 4.7 km from Peringave town. The town is famous for the ancient Puliyakkad Mahadeva Temple and the new Cherappadam Temple. The old Juma Masjidh at Cholakkode is set in a scenic paddy field surroundings with a Tribal Colony around it.Important Landmarks
- AMLP SCHOOL, PUTHOOPADAM
- PUTHOOPADAM JUMUA MASJID
- MADRASATHUL RAHMANIYYA
- VALANIMOOLA ANGANAVADI
- ALPS Cherukavu, Siyamkandam
- Vennayur AUPB School, Ayikkarappadi
- RHSS Ramanattukara
- Ayikkarappadi Badar Juma masjid
- Ayikkarappadi Salafi Masjid
- Puthalam Juma Masjid
- Salafi Madrassa, Kuvayilmoola
- Manshaul Uloom Madrassah, Poochal
- Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Peringavu
- Salafi Masjidh, Perngavu Junction
- Mahadeva Temple, Puliyakkad
- Abdullakutty Library
- K.V.Kavu School
- Busthanool Uloom Madrassah
- Mahavishnu Temple, Poochal
- Pengad juma masjid
Transportation