Ashtamichira | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 10°16′17″N76°16′46″E / 10.27147°N 76.279331°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Thrissur |
Taluka | Mukundapuram |
Panchayat | Mala |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 680 731 |
Telephone code | 0480 289 |
Vehicle registration | KL- 45 |
Nearest city | Chalakudy |
Lok Sabha constituency | Chalakudy |
Ashtamichira is a village in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. [1]
The vast paddy fields and coconut groves that surround Ashtamichira represent the core strength of the area, which is agriculture. Ashtamichira has historically been an agrarian community, but the economic growth of India in the past decade has started to show its effect in the community's shift away from agriculture.
The closest major cities are Chalakudy, Thrissur, and Cochin.
Ashtamichira lies 10 km (6.2 mi) west of the national highway NH-47.
The nearest railway stations are Irinjalakuda and Chalakudy, both are 8 km (5.0 mi) away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long-distance travelers.
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Nearest places of worship are:
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