Chathamangalam gram panchayat is an agricultural village comprising hills, valleys, and paddy fields. It spreads over 40.23 km² and 22 km east of Kozhikode city. The village is bordered by the Cherupuzha river to the south, west and north, and the east is bordered by the Iruvazhanhia. Both these tributaries join the Chaliyar. Chathamangalam is situated 22 km away from the town of Kozhikode.