About Chirakkal
Chirakkal is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. It is 7 km from Kannur town.
The Kovilakam ("Palace" in the Malayalam language) of Kolathiris were in Chirakkal a place near to Kannur famous as the seat of the Kolathiris. Kolathiri were also known as Chirakkal Raja or King of Chirakkal. The southern branch of this family ruled over Venad and is today known as the Travancore Royal Family.
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