Chittilamchery (also known as Chittlancherry or Chittalancheri) (Pronunciationⓘ) is a village in the Palakkad district of Kerala located in Vadakkanchery - Kollengode main road.

[1][2] The name is possibly derived from "Chuttilam Chery", which means a place surrounded by "illams" (houses of Nambudiris).

Odiyamkadu in Chittlancherry which is now presently called Kodiyankadu was a place for the Odiyans who practised black magic during British regime.

With the British regime banning Odiyam cult or seva the tradition ceased to exist The first school in Chittilamcherry was established in 1885 by Ramu Iyyer.

Aarattu is also celebrated in the Sri Cherunatoori Bhagavathi Temple during a week at the end of January in which cultural programs, bhajanas and devotional songs are presented.

It features a multi-storied pandhal with illumination, Panchavadyam, fireworks and stage shows (Gana mela).