Residents of Cherpunkal consume media typical of the broader Kerala region, which has some of the highest literacy and newspaper readership rates in India.
- **Newspapers**: *Deepika* (which has strong historical roots in the Kottayam/Pala region), *Malayala Manorama*, *Mathrubhumi*, and *Mangalam* are the most widely read Malayalam dailies. - **Television**: Local cable networks provide access to major Malayalam channels such as Asianet, Surya TV, and Manorama News, which frequently cover regional events and church festivals. - **Digital Media**: High smartphone penetration means residents actively use social media and local WhatsApp community groups for village news and updates.