Karalam

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Karalam
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Karalam
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Karalam
Karalam (India)
Coordinates: 10°23′0″N76°11′0″E / 10.38333°N 76.18333°E / 10.38333; 76.18333 Coordinates: 10°23′0″N76°11′0″E / 10.38333°N 76.18333°E / 10.38333; 76.18333
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Government
  BodyKaralam Panchayat
Area
  Total17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi)
Population
  Total18,359
  Density1,032/km2 (2,670/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680711
Telephone code0480
Vehicle registration KL-45
Nearest cityIrinjalakuda
Literacy90.74%
Lok Sabha constituencyThrissur
No of Wards15
Civic agencyKaralam Panchayat

Karalam is a small village in Thrissur district in Kerala state of India, known for its scenic beauty. It is located 8 km from Irinjalakuda and 18 km from Thrissur.

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Economy

Agriculture is the primary industry, but many households have at least one member working abroad, often in the Gulf.

Transport

Bus service connects the village with nearby cities like Thrissur and Irinjalakuda. Buses to Karalam starts from Irinjalakuda Bus Station. Only private buses service to this area. Bus time to Karalam from Irinjalakuda via Kizhuthani are (AM) 6.00, 6.50, 7.50, 8.30, 9.05, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.05(PM), 12.20, 1.05, 1.45, 2.45, 3.25, 4.00, 5.00, 5.35, 6.15, 6.30, 7.30.

Colleges and schools

Healthcare

Primary health centre - Pullathara, kizhuthani

Landmarks

Kumaranchira temple

Karalam is famous for its Kumaranchira temple. Only Hindus may enter the temple, but members of other religions also believe in Kumaranchira Bhagavathy (Deity) up to a certain extent and send their offerings to the temple through their Hindu friends or neighbours. The deity is believed to be the sister of the famous Kodungallur bhagavathy.

Karuvannur Puzha

This beautiful River marks the northern boundary of Karalam Panchayat. This River is the main source of water for Agriculture in the Village.

Holy Trinity Church

The only Church in Thrissur District in the name of Holy Trinity.


Karalam Mosque

Karalam Muslim juma masjid

Festivals

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References

    http://www.education.kerala.gov.in/schoollist.htm

    http://thrissur.nic.in/mukundapuramvillages.asp

    http://lsgkerala.in/karalampanchayat

    http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in

    Census Data 2001