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Thalapilly
Thalapilly is one of the Tehsil, Taluks in Thrissur District of Kerala state, south India. Before AD 1860 the headquarters of the taluk was in Kunnamkulam. At present the headquarters of the Taluk is Wadakanchery. Kunnamkulam municipality, the Panchayats of Kandanassery, Choondal, Chowannur, Kadavallur, Erumapetty, Velur, Thrissur, Mundathikode, Thekkumkara, Wadakkanchery, Mullurkara, Varavoor, Chelakkara, Pazhayannur, Thiruvilwamala, Panjal, Kondazhy, Kondazhi, Vallathol Nagar and Desamangalam are in Thalapilly Taluk. There are long chains of small hills throughout the Taluk while vast stretches of paddy fields and many Palmyra palms also feature in the landscape. See also *Manalithara *Vadakkethara *Viruppakka References Cities and towns in Thrissur district, Thalapilly {{Thrissur-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullurkara
Mullurkara is a village in Thalapilly, Thalapilly Taluk of Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. The Malayalam film actress Philomina was born here. Demographics India census, Mullurkara had a population of 11922 with 5710 males and 6212 females. Mullurkara falls on the Palakkad - Thrisshur Highway. Shoranur Jn is the nearest bigger Rail head. Nearest Airport is Nedumbassery Airport ( Cochin), which is approximately 1.5 hours drive. Thrissur medical college (m g kavu) 16 km References Villages in Thrissur district {{Thrissur-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrissur District
Thrissur (), anglicised as Trichur, is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala. It is situated in the central region of the state. Spanning an area of about , the district is home to over 9% of Kerala's population. Thrissur district is bordered by the districts of Palakkad district, Palakkad and Malappuram district, Malappuram to the north, the districts of Ernakulam district, Ernakulam and Idukki District, Idukki to the south and Coimbatore district, Coimbatore to the east. The Arabian Sea lies to the west and Western Ghats stretches towards the east. It is part of the historical Malabar Coast, which has been trading internationally since ancient times. The main language spoken is Malayalam language, Malayalam. Thrissur district was formed on 1 July 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams. The district is known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunnamkulam
Kunnamkulam is a municipal town located in the Thrissur District of Kerala, India, with historical origins tracing back to the Paleolithic age. Renowned for its deep-rooted cultural heritage, vibrant printing industry, and religious diversity, the town has evolved into a significant commercial hub in central Kerala. Its strategic location and excellent connectivity make it an important economic and cultural node, linking the southern regions of Kerala with North Malabar, and serving as a crucial point for travel and trade. Kunnamkulam is situated approximately—Thrissur (22 km south), Kochi (75 km south), and Palakkad (60 km northeast) and 8 km from the renowned pilgrimage centre of Guruvayur. History The region around present-day Kunnamkulam has a rich and layered history that traces back to the Sangam period (circa 3rd century BCE to 4th century CE). During this era, the area was part of the ancient Mahodaya Pattanam under Chera dynasty's territory, which engaged in activ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrissur District
Thrissur (), anglicised as Trichur, is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala. It is situated in the central region of the state. Spanning an area of about , the district is home to over 9% of Kerala's population. Thrissur district is bordered by the districts of Palakkad district, Palakkad and Malappuram district, Malappuram to the north, the districts of Ernakulam district, Ernakulam and Idukki District, Idukki to the south and Coimbatore district, Coimbatore to the east. The Arabian Sea lies to the west and Western Ghats stretches towards the east. It is part of the historical Malabar Coast, which has been trading internationally since ancient times. The main language spoken is Malayalam language, Malayalam. Thrissur district was formed on 1 July 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams. The district is known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federalism, federal union comprising 28 federated state, states and 8 union territory, union territories, for a total of 36 subnational entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into 800 List of districts in India, districts and smaller administrative divisions of India, administrative divisions by the respective subnational government. The states of India are self-governing administrative divisions, each having a State governments of India, state government. The governing powers of the states are shared between the state government and the Government of India, union government. On the other hand, the union territories are directly governed by the union government. History 1876–1919 The British Raj was a very complex political entity consisting of various imperial divisions and states and territories of varying autonomy. At the time of its establishment in 1876, it was made up of 584 princely state, constituent states and the prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mundathikode
Mundathicode is a village in. Wadakkanchery municipality. Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census A census (from Latin ''censere'', 'to assess') is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording, and calculating population information about the members of a given Statistical population, population, usually displayed in the form of stati ..., Mundathicode had a population of 6,049 with 2,862 males and 3,187 females. Tourism Pooram (Malayalam: പൂരം) is one of the most popular temple festival of this region. Periyammakavu, Ayyapan kavu, kodasherry temple kavadi, and Pathirakottu kavu Temple Pooram is an important religious tourist destination of this place. References Villages in Thrissur district {{Thrissur-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thekkumkara
Thekkumkara is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. Demographics India census A census (from Latin ''censere'', 'to assess') is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording, and calculating population information about the members of a given Statistical population, population, usually displayed in the form of stati ..., Thekkumkara had a population of 14236 with 6697 males and 7539 females. References Tourist Attraction in Tekkumkara 1) Machad Mamangam 2) Vazhani Dam 3) Pattathippara Falls 4) Cheppara hillstation 5) St Antony's Church Machad 6) Poomala Dam Villages in Mukundapuram Taluk {{Thrissur-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wadakkanchery
Wadakkancherry () is a major town in Thrissur, Kerala. Up until 1860, this area was part of Chelakkara Taluk. It is the headquarters of Talappilly Taluk. Wadakkanchery obtained municipality status from the government by merging with the Mundathikode panchayath. There are two places with similarly pronounced names: Wadakanchery and Vadakkenchery (the latter in Palakkad district). Politics Wadakkanchery assembly constituency is part of Alathur Lok Sabha constituency. Suburbs and villages * Kumaranellur *Thekkumkara Thekkumkara is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. Demographics India census A census (from Latin ''censere'', 'to assess') is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording, and calculating population in ... * Malakka (Kerala) * Nalamkode References External links {{Stations on the Shoranur – Cochin Harbour section Archaeological sites in Kerala Cities and towns in Thrissur district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelakkara
Chelakkara is a large town in the Thrissur district of Kerala. Geography Chelakkara is located at . It has an average elevation of . Politics Chelakkara assembly constituency (SC) is part of Alathur. It is also the constituency of ex- Speaker of Kerala Assembly and former Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, Devaswoms, Parliamentary Affairs of Kerala Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ... K. Radhakrishnan. References {{commons category, Chelakkara Cities and towns in Thrissur district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varavoor
Varavoor, a residential village in Thrissur district is in the state of Kerala, India. It is widely believed that this village was situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha during prehistoric times. Shrinking of the river over several millennia of human settlements has moved the village more distant from its banks. It is surrounded by small green hills and is 30 mins drive away from the cultural capital of Kerala. Varavoor was declared "litigation-free" village on 7 May 2000. Climatic conditions in and around Varavoor varies around the year. The well-known Palakkal Pooram is usually held in the month of February welcoming tourists from different parts of the country. During the month of February, paddy fields surrounding the Palakkal temple is usually fallow after harvest. Flora and Fauna Varavoor is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Several herbs and plant species are found in small patches around the place. Main occupation of the people used to be agriculture. Many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadavallur
Kadavallur is a village in the north of Thrissur district in Kerala, India. This village is the border of Thrissur and Malappuram districts, and is also very close to Palakkad district. It is situated 35 km north-west of Thrissur, 10 km north of Kunnamkulam, 5 km south of Changaramkulam, 4 km south-west of Chalissery and 14 km south-west of Pattambi. It has an ancient temple dedicated to Sri Rama. The temple hosts the annual vedic contest called Anyonyam, which is an important event in namboothiri tradition. Archaeology The 29 wooden bracket figures on the outer wall of the Srikoil of the Vishnu temple and other works of art in the same shrine are considered historically important, and it is a protected monument of the Archaeological Survey of India. Notable people * Kalamandalam Girija (born 1958), Indian Kutiyattam Koodiyattam (; IAST: kūṭiyāṭṭaṁ; ) is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pazhayannur
Pazhayannur is a town and panchayath in Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India. The eminent mridangist, Palghat Mani Iyer was born here. Demographics India census, Pazhayannur had a population of 15,979 with 7,680 males and 8,299 females. Historically, a major part of Pazhayannur was under the Brahmins, who came from Thanjavoor in Tamil Nadu. Pazhayannur is a place of religious harmony. From Pazhayannur, there are four major roads that point in different directions; towardsChelakkara, Alathur, Ottapalam, Thrissur. This makes Pazhayannur town an important junction to go to many nearby towns.There is a Higher Secondary School and a college run by the Institute of Human Resource Development (IHRD CAS Chelakkara) in this panchayath.The nearby railway stations are Lakkidi and Wadakkancherry.The nearest airport Is at Nedumbassery. History Pazhayannur – a small town located in Thrissur district & Chelakkara region of Kerala – is a place where religions dwell in h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
