What is "chathamattom"

Chathamattom, a village in Ernakulam District, Kerala, India.

It is the land of churches and a very beautiful small village. A total of seven churches and two temples within 2 kilometers. One temple is bounded with forest and in the banks of the Mullaringad river. One third of land is reserve forest including teak plantation (up to 4 meters circumference) and the balance is mostly rubber plantation. So 'rubber' is the economic backbone of 80% of residents here. Agriculture is the main occupation of people. Ginger, turmeric, coconut, cocoa, paddy, black pepper, plantain and tapioca are commonly cultivated. The main production and staple food is rice.

There is an attractive environmental sight seeing place namely 'Pothencheeny kunnu' (Hill above 300 meters height), give a view of the metro city Kochi in good weather condition and good place for trekking.

Chathamattom is a place of historical importance. The ordnance factory of the ancient kingdom (Thrikkariyoor-the oldest capital of Chera Dynasty) was situated here. At that time Chathamattom was known as Shasthavumattom. Black melted stones (keedon kallukal) broken into pieces when thrown in fire are commonly in some dry lands here is an evidence for ordnance factory.

Category:Villages in Ernakulam district