Thrissur, formerly Trichur, also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur, is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala after Kochi and Kozhikode, and the 21st largest in India. Thrissur is classified as a Tier-2 city by the Government of India. The city is built around a 65-acre (26 ha) hillock called Thekkinkadu Maidanam which seats the Vadakkunnathan temple. It is located 304 kilometres (189 mi) north-west of the state's capital city, Thiruvananthapuram. Thrissur was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin, and was a point of contact for the Assyrians, Greeks, Persians, Arabs, Romans, Portuguese, Dutch and English.
Ayyanthole is an administrative and residential neighbourhood in the city of Thrissur, Kerala, India. Ayyanthole is the 53rd Ward of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Ayyanthole is the administrative center for the Thrissur District. Ayyanthole houses the various state governmental offices, as well as the District and Sessions Courts.
Kuttanellur is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Kuttanellur is Ward 27 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. It is around 6 km away from the Swaraj Round. Kuttanellur is home to Oushadhi, a Kerala Government undertaking for manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines and a Government Arts College. It is accessible from Thrissur town and via NH 47, connecting Thrissur with Ernakulam. This national highway passes through Kuttanaellur, where there is a highway bridge. The proposed Thrissur Zoological Park at Puthur is in four kilometers from Kuttanellur Bypass Junction. Nearest suburban areas are Mannuthy and Ollur. It is famous for its Bhagavathi temple and the annual Kuttanellur Pooram. Kuttanellur is home to Oushadhi, a Kerala Government undertaking for manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines and Sri C. Achutha Menon Government College.
Aranattukara is a town situated in the city Thrissur, in Kerala, India. Aranattukara is the 51st ward of the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, an Indian civic body.
Nadathara is a residential area in the city of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Nadathara is Ward 22 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. As of 2001 India census, Nadathara had a population of 12,593. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Nadathara has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 82%.
Pullazhi or Pullazhy, is a suburban area of Thrissur City in Kerala state, south India. It is almost 6 km away from Swaraj Round. Pullazhy is surrounded by paddy fields called "Kolpadavu", supervised and controlled by Pullazhi Kolpadavu Sahakarana Sangham. Many of the native families have an agrarian background. The village also contains a library called "Yuvajana Sangham Vayanasala".
Laloor is a residential area situated in the city of Thrissur in Kerala, India. It is Ward 50 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation as of 2020.
The Thrissur Municipal Corporation is the civic body that governs Thrissur city in Kerala, India. It is the third largest city Corporation in the state of Kerala by area and fourth largest in population. Established as a Municipality since 1921 under the Cochin Municipal Regulations, it is responsible for civic infrastructure and administration; the distribution of electricity and water for Thrissur city. The Corporation manages 101.42 km of Thrissur city limits of through 55 wards through five zones Ayyanthole, Vilvattom, Ollukkara, Ollur and Koorkanchery. Thrissur Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.
Peringavu is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Peringavu is Ward 5 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.
Chembukkavu is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Chembukkavu is Ward 6 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.Famous for housing the Thrissur Zoo, Chembukkavu is a bustling urban area part of the Thrissur city. Chembukkavu Bhagavathy Temple also takes part in the Thrissur Pooram making it a site of pilgrimage for people from all parts of Kerala during the months of April and May.
Nettissery is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Nettissery is Ward 16 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.
Mullakkara is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Mullakkara is Ward 17 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.
Krishnapuram is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in the Kerala state of India. Krishnapuram is Ward 19 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.
Kalathodu is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Kalathodu is Ward 20 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.
Paravattani is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Paravattani is Ward 17 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Paravattani is situated near mannuthy
Kizhakkumpattukara is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Kizhakkumpattukara is Ward 13 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Kizhakkumpattukara is famous for its annual Kummatti Festival held during Onam celebrations. The famous Lourde Cathedral Thrissur is also situated in this area. Some other landmarks in the locality include the Bishop's Palace, St. Clare's School, Nirmalamatha School and Convent and Panammukkampali Ayyappa Temple.
Thaikkattussery is a residential area situated in the City of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Thaikkattussery is Ward 30 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation.
Elthuruth is a residential area situated in the city of Thrissur in Kerala state of India. Elthuruth is Ward 45 of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. This is one of the most scenic suburbs of Thrissur corporation. The place is surrounded by paddy fields and canals forming a branch of kole wetlands. St. Aloysius School and College are the educational institutions serving this area.
Administration of Thrissur, Kerala, India, is handled by the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, consisting of 55 councilors and headed by the city's mayor.
Thrissur District has four types of administrative hierarchies:
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