Chathamattom (Malayalam: ചാത്തമറ്റം), also known as Chathamattam, is a village in Ernakulam District, Kerala, India. It is located in the Paingottoor gram panchayat. Chathamattom is 4 kilometres away from Paingottoor. The nearest towns are Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, and Thodupuzha.

Etymology

Chathamattom is the amalgamation of two Malayalam words: Chatha and mattom. Chatha is derived from the words Chatha (Malayalam: ചത്ത, lit. 'Dead') and Chatham (Malayalam: ചാത്തം, lit. 'A funeral ceremony for deceased relations and ancestors and also the anniversary of the same').[1] "Mattom" (Malayalam: മറ്റം) means 'place', 'locality' or 'region'. Hence, Chathamattom means "dead place" (Malayalam: ചത്ത മറ്റം), which, according to ancestors, this region is historically known for an event or phenomenon linked to "death" and many people had died in this region in the past. The cause of their deaths is unknown.

Chathamangalam, a village in the Kozhikode district also shares the word Chatha and is also linked to many deaths.

In English, both spellings: Chathamattom and Chathamattam, are used interchangeably.

History

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 Chathamattam was known as Shasthavumattam. Black melted stones or dross (Malayalam: കീടൻ കല്ലുകൾ, romanized: Keedon Kallukal) broken into pieces when thrown in the fire are commonly in some dry lands here is evidence for an ordnance factory.

Geography

An attractive environmental sightseeing place in Chathamattom is "Pothencheeni Kunnu" (a hill above 300 meters high). The distant view of the metro city Kochi from here gives an amazing vibe and makes it a good place for trekking. There is also a Reserve Forest on the Mullaringadu-Chathamattom Road.[2]

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation of people. Ginger, turmeric, coconut, cocoa, paddy, black pepper (Idukki Gold or black gold), plantain, pineapple and tapioca are commonly cultivated. The main production and staple food is rice.

Education

Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) is situated in Mullaringadu-Chathamattom Road.[3]

References

  1. ^ "English Meaning of ചാത്തം".
  2. ^ "Reserve Forest Chathamattam". www.justdial.com.
  3. ^ "GHSS CHATHAMATTOM". ernakulam.nic.in.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chathamattom
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