Ochanthuruth

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Ochanthuruth
Village
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Ochanthuruth
Location in Kerala, India
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Ochanthuruth
Ochanthuruth (India)
Coordinates: 10°0′0″N76°14′0″E / 10.00000°N 76.23333°E / 10.00000; 76.23333
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam
Government
  BodyPanchayath
Area
  Total
4.83 km2 (1.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
15,039 [1]
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682508 [2]
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registration KL 42
Nearest city Kochi
Lok Sabha constituencyErnakulam
Civic agencyPanchayath
Climate Tropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature32 °C (90 °F)
Avg. winter temperature24 °C (75 °F)

Ochanthuruth is one of the villages in Vypin, an island in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is on the southern part of Vypin.

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Geography

It is located at Vypin Island of Ernakulam District. [3]

Location

Ochanthuruth is 3 miles (5 km) north of Kochi.

Getting there

The commissioning of the Goshree bridges in 2004 has greatly improved the connectivity to Vypin island from the mainland. Regular ferry and boat services are also available between Vypin and Fort Kochi.

Tourism

The lighthouse at Puthuvype attracts a number of tourists. [4] The lighthouse is open to tourists on all days from 3 pm to 5 pm. The famous Cherai Beach and Pallipuram Fort are near Ochanthuruth.

Churches

Notable People

Bus stops

SignificanceLandmarks
Company Peedika Sree S.S Sabha School (UP), Cruz Milagres Church (Kurisingal Palli), Vypeen Hospital
PuthuvypeMajor Jn. and Shopping area, Beach & Light House, Temples, St. Antony's Shrine, Federal Bank, Post office, Village Office, Auditorium, Santa Cruz H.S.S., C.M.E.P.S.
SchoolmuttomOur Family Clinic, State Bank of India, Temple, St. Marys L.P. School
ValappuFish Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Vadakke Palli).

References

  1. "Ochanthuruth, Ernakulam - Pincode - GeoIQ". GeoIQ. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  2. "Ochanthuruth, Ernakulam - Pincode - GeoIQ". GeoIQ. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  3. Ochanthuruth in Wikimapia
  4. Places of interest around Kochi, India