Cherthala is a Taluk and a municipality in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala. The town is famous for the well known Devi (Karthyayani) temple located in the centre of the town. Padayani and vela thullal of the temple are famous. The idol of Bhagavathy(goddess) is said to have been consecrated by Vilwamangalath Swamiyar (A famous priest). Cherthala is well -connected by road and rail. The famous Muttom St.Mary's church is located near the market.The Muttom church is also a Marian pilgrimage center.A silver flag mast (Kodimaram) in the church depicts its unique Kerala heritage found in many Syrian Catholic churches of Kerala. Cherthala is a major centre of coir industry. The well-known politician and the Union Defence Minister A K Antony hails from Cherthala Town. The Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shri. Vayalar Ravi is also from Cherthala. A memorial stands in front of the taluk office,dedicated in the memory of various soldiers from Cherthala who took part in World war II.The Vembanad lake flows through this town.

Cherthala is a Taluk and a municipality in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala. The town is famous for the well known Devi (Karthyayani) temple located in the centre of the town. Padayani and vela thullal of the temple are famous. The idol of Bhagavathy(goddess) is said to have been consecrated by Vilwamangalath Swamiyar (A famous priest). Cherthala is well -connected by road and rail. The famous Muttom St.Mary's church is located near the market.The Muttom church is also a Marian pilgrimage center.A silver flag mast (Kodimaram) in the church depicts its unique Kerala heritage found in many Syrian Catholic churches of Kerala. Cherthala is a major centre of coir industry. The well-known politician and the Union Defence Minister A K Antony hails from Cherthala Town. The Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shri. Vayalar Ravi is also from Cherthala. A memorial stands in front of the taluk office,dedicated in the memory of various soldiers from Cherthala who took part in World war II.The Vembanad lake flows through this town.