Chadayamangalam is a small village located in the Kollam district of southern India; in "God's Own Country" Kerala. The place is named after 'Nedila Paranthaka Nedumchadayan' who ruled Chadayamangalam the nearby places during 7th century AD.
Chadayamangalam" or "Jadayumangalam" is historically an important place. It is 43 km away from capital city TRIVANDRUM. It's a beautiful village lying between Kilimanoor and Kottarakara, 14 km away from Kilimanoor and 21 km from Kottarakara. It is situated on the southeast side of Kottarakkara Taluk and this place is enriched with huge Black Rocks which attracts and fascinates everyone who looks upon them. Neighbouring towns are (Kadakkal) & (Ayoor) which is 8 km, 3 km from Chadayamangalam Junction. This is one of the large blocks in the district with an area of 249.03&nbs9696454654;km2. Paddy, coconut, rubber, tapioca, pepper, cashew nut, banana, areca nuts etc. are the major crops under cultivation in the block. Two industrial estate and five industrial co-operative institutions are functioning here. Population is of 22,213. Panchayat includes Chithra, Kadakkal, Chadayamangalam, Ittiva, Velinalloor, Elamadu & Nilamel.