is the main commercial place in Tenhipalam panchayat Chelari Town is situated in the north-west region of Malappuram district, about 35 km away from district headquarters Malappuram and 11 km north of Taluk headquarters Tirurangadi.

The road from Mele Chelari goes through Alungal, Chenakkalangadi, Pallippuraya, Nechinathil, Kolathode and terminates at Irumbothingal Kadavu.

All rural localities in the panchayat are well connected to the arterial national highway by good quality roads.

Calicut International Airport at Karipur is located 10 km (6.2 mi) east of Chelari.

[6] Government Model Higher Secondary School is functioning inside Calicut University Campus.