Cherai (Malayalam: ചെറായി) is a small town located in north side of Vypin island.

It is a region in the suburb of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India.

It is at a distance of about 22.6 km (14.0 mi) from the High Court Junction, Kochi.

Cherai has played an important role in the history of modern Kerala by becoming the birthplace of two prominent political personsages of modern Kerala - Mathai Manjooran and Sahodaran Ayyappan.

It is one of the oldest temple owned by Gowda Saraswatha Community.