[1] It lies in the Central Travancore Region, and specifically comes under Chengannur taluk in Alappuzha District.The very famous Cheryanadu Balasubrahmanya temple is located here.

The Kavadiyattam which is held every year in conjunction with Taipuyam and the lighting of the pallivilakku are very famous.

During temple festivals the "Pallivilakku" (High rise wooden raths with lighted lamps) from each Kara are brought to the ground.

Traditionally, Cheriyanad consisted of nine original Karas or villages which are now: Athimanchery, Edavankadu, Mandapariyaram, Thuruthimel, Moolikode, Edamuri, Mampra, Arayinnurshery, and Alakode ( cheruvalloor& Kollakadavu ).

Both Venad Express & Palaruvi express have stop atcheriyanad Railway station .State Highway 10 (SH 10) passing through Heart of Cheriyanad and it's connect MC Road in Chengannur, NH 66 in Harippad & Kayamkulum & NH 183 passing through another part of Cheriyanad Panchayathu.