Chithira junction is the busiest place in Koonammavu where the majority of educational Institutions and shopping complexes are situated.

It is believed that the great ruler Tipu Sultan once passed by the town and forgot his sword and he remembered he placed it in a humpback mango tree thus got the name Koonamavu.

The Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara spent his last years and buried at " St. Philomenas Forane Church" [1] in Koonammavu.He was the Parish Priest at that time.

The Tomb and Holy remains of Blessed Chavara Kuriakose Elias is still situated in St.Philomena's Forane Church, Koonammavu.

The St. Joseph's monastery of CMI locally called Koventha is a contribution of Blessed Chavara Kuriakose Elias Shrine.

This area have poor 3G coverage for major Operators like Idea, Vodafone, Airtel & even No 3G for BSNL & Tata Docomo.

2G coverages are really worst for Airtel, Reliance, BSNL & Vodafone in some regions where the most dense clutter stays.