Desamangalam is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.As of 2001[update] India census, Desamangalam had a population of 8446 with 4034 males and 4412 females.[1] Desamangalam is a small village surrounded by Shoranur in the east, Kunnamkulam in the west, Pattambi in the north and Wadakkancherry in the south.It is around 12 kilometers away from Shoranur,on the Sharanuar- Guruvayur Road,Shoranur being one of the important Railway junctions of Southern Railway.It is situated on the banks of "Bharatha Puzha " also known as River " Nila". Desamangalam was famous for "MANA", an old feudalistic residence of "Nambuthiries", the bhramin community of Kerala, who were traditionally temple priests, but were the landlords and local rulers.Kerala is divided into three parts as Malabar comprising districts like Palakkad,
Desamangalam is known for various art forms. " Chozhi kettu" is another art form unique to Desamangalam and surrounding places like Arangottukara, kondayur, Pallur etc. Desamangalam is a scenic beauty which has been the home for many Malayalam movie shoots with famous actors like Prem Nazir , Sheela etc.It prouds itself with its rich cultural heritage and peaceful coexistence of all religions and faiths for decades.
