Thuruthipuram
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Thuruthipuram, also known as Chathedam Thuruthipuram, is on the border between Ernakulam district
and Thrissur
in Paravur Taluk
, Kerala
, India
. The place is on the riverside in bay.
Many of the inhabitants are fishermen, so its easy to get fresh fish. During raining times flooding of the lower areas is a major problem.
The place is inhabited by people of different religions, mainly Hindus and Christian
s. The Church name is St. Francis Assisi Church which is Latin Catholic Church and forms part of the Kottapuram
Diocese
. The place contains schools, a college and hospital which are controlled by the church. There is a post office (Pin Code: 680667).
through 'Thruruthipram-Kottapuram' ferry. Now instead of this ferry, a bridge is constructed to link this village. From Thuruthipuram it is possible to go Puthenvelikkara
, Mala
, Chalakkudy etc. through the bus route connection. The journey time to these places is very less.
Ernakulam district
-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...
and Thrissur
Thrissur district
Thrissur is a revenue district of Kerala situated in the central part of that state. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala’s population. Thrissur district was formed on July 1, 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. Thrissur is known as...
in Paravur Taluk
Paravur Taluk
North Paravur is the capital of Paravur Taluk in Ernakulam District. Paravur Taluk lies in the north western part of Ernakulam district bordering to Thrissur district. The surrounding taluks are Kochi to the west consisting of Vypin Island, Kodungallore to the north, Aluva to the east consisting...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The place is on the riverside in bay.
Many of the inhabitants are fishermen, so its easy to get fresh fish. During raining times flooding of the lower areas is a major problem.
The place is inhabited by people of different religions, mainly Hindus and Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
s. The Church name is St. Francis Assisi Church which is Latin Catholic Church and forms part of the Kottapuram
Kottapuram
Kottapuram is a part of the Thrissur district and at the southernmost border of the Kodungallur municipality. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kottapuram which is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, has its see here....
Diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
. The place contains schools, a college and hospital which are controlled by the church. There is a post office (Pin Code: 680667).
Access
One main speciality is travelling facility maintained between the mentioned districts. It is possible to take diversion to Paravur through a ferry called 'Thuruthipram-Gothuruthu'. From Thuruthipuram it is possible to go to KodungallurKodungallur
Kodungallur is a municipality in Thrissur District, in the state of Kerala, India on the Malabar Coast. Kodungallur is located about 29 km northwest of Kochi city and 38 km Southwest of Thrissur, on National Highway 17 . Muziris the ancient seaport at the mouth of the Periyar River was...
through 'Thruruthipram-Kottapuram' ferry. Now instead of this ferry, a bridge is constructed to link this village. From Thuruthipuram it is possible to go Puthenvelikkara
Puthenvelikkara
Puthenvelikkara is a village in Paravur, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Puthenvelikkara is on the banks of rivers Periyar, Chalakudy and Kottapuram lagoon...
, Mala
Mala, Kerala
Mala is the name of a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala, south India. K. Karunakaran, the former Chief Minister of Kerala, represented Mala constituency from 1965 to 1995. The famous Malayalam film actor Mala Aravindan is also a native of Mala. There is a Jewish synagogue at Mala town ). ...
, Chalakkudy etc. through the bus route connection. The journey time to these places is very less.