| Chunakkara | |
| Native Name Lang: | ml |
| Settlement Type: | village |
| Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
| Coordinates: | 9.1853°N 76.5995°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Alappuzha |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 22730 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code: | 690534 |
Chunakkara is a village in Mavelikara Tahsil of Alappuzha district, in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] It is located on the Kollam Theni Highway spanning in around 6km (04miles) in length along the highway. It is divided into 5 areas and 15 wards. It is located 10.5km (06.5miles) south from Mavelikara and 15km (09miles) west of Kayamkulam. Nearest railway stations are Kayamlulam railway station and Mavelikara railway station, both are accessible by public and private transports.
As per 2011 India census, Chunakkara had a population of 22,730, with 10,372 males and 12,358 females.
Malayalam poet and lyricist Chunakkara Ramankutty, and prominent film actor, producer and politician Mr. Mukesh are from Chunakkara.
Chunakkara Thiruvayirur Mahadevar temple is a Lord Shiva temple located 2km (01miles) off the Kollam Theni Highway from Chunakkara Centre. An annual utsavavam (festival) is normally held between January and February.