Chittumala

Chittumala is an urban settlement in Kollam district that is located on the Kundara - Bharanikkavu stretch of National Highway 183 besides Kallada River. The name Chittumala came from an old lady name chitta .

Chittumala is the headquarters of Chittumala block panchayat which encompasses 13 Gram panchayats that form the southern shore of Ashtamudi Lake. It is also famous for the ancient Sri Durga Devi Temple and a lake named Chittumala Chira.

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