Chingoli

Chingoliis an urbanised village which lies inKarthikappallyThaluk, nearHaripadtown inAlappuzha districtofKerala,India.It is an amalgamation of both modern city life style and traditional values of Kerala.This Village has ATM facilities, Rickshaw facilities, Ayurveda Hospitals, Dental Hospitals, Mini Supermarkets etc.

How to visit

Chingoli can be accessed by road and rail. Chingoli is accessible by the Kayamkulam - Muthukulam - Danapady road. The nearest major bus station, Haripad, is around 4–5 km away whereas the nearest railway station, Haripad railway station, is at a distance of 5 km.

For visitors from outside the state,Cochin airport(117 km),Thiruvananthapuram Airport(116 km) andAlappuzha railway station(35 km) are the nearest major points of access.

Places of interest

Chingoli village is close to many famous Hindu temples among whichMannarasala Nagaraja temple,Haripad Sri Subramanya temple,Evoor temple,Kanjoor Sree Durga Devi temple,Vettikulangara Devi Templeare the most famous. The Kavillpadikkal temple, Mariyamman temple and Sree Bhuvaneswari devi temple are among the most famous temples in the village and a source of strength to its inhabitants.

Industry

• TheNTPC Kayamkulam power stationlies near Chingoli and has boosted the economy of the region considerably.
• Sree Rama krishna pharmacyand Krishnendu Ayurveda hospitalestablished in 1908 known as Chingoli ayurveda hospital attracts Indians and foreigners for ayurveda treatments.
• Lakshmi Engineering Industries established in the late 1990s. They are manufacturers of wet grinders, laundry washing machines, coconut scrapers, vegetable cutters, atta kneading machines, incinerators etc.

Notable people

• Ashokan

Climate

Chingoli has a typical tropical climate just like the rest of Kerala. Summers can be rather uncomfortable due to high humidity levels.

Nearby places

Chingoli lies in close proximity toMuthukulam,Cheppad,Kayamkulam,MavelikaraandKaruvatta.