Champakara, Kochi, Kerala, India, is a village in Kottayam District, 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from Kottayam in India. The State highway from Kottayam to Punaloor passes through the town. The name derived from the Malayalam word Sampal kara, or Sampath kara, which means "the land of prosperity."
History
The "ettuveettil pillaimar,"[1] famous in Travancore history, was arrested in Champakkara by the Travancore military and hanged at Vettikkalunku near Vakathanam, six kilometres south of Champakara.
Martial arts
Champakara is the land of Kalaripayattu, the martial art of Kerala. The town is home to Kalari and Ayurvedic centres. Kalaripayattu is said to be one of the oldest martial arts.[2]
Demographics
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The people of Champakara are dedicated to worshiping nature, and the forest preserve of Sarpa Kavu is nearby. Sarppakkav is the temple of sarppams (Malayalam) (snakes). The village of Karukachal lies within the town. The postal code of Champakara is 86540.
Hindus, Christians, and a small population of Muslims reside in the village.