A coastal village at Chavakkad in Thrissur district, Punnayurkulam is known for its cultural heritage and is the birthplace of many award-winning writers such as Nalappat Narayana Menon, Nalappat Balamani Amma and Kamala Das. The Cherai Kalari, the most famous among the training arenas in south Malabar, was established in this village, which preserves the beauty of the countryside in all its pristine glory.