Karalam

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Village in Kerala, India

Karalam

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Karalam

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Karalam

Karalam (India)

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Coordinates: 10°23′0″N 76°11′0″E﻿ / ﻿10.38333°N 76.18333°E﻿ / 10.38333; 76.18333
Country|  India
State| Kerala
District| Thrissur
Government

• Body| Karalam Panchayat
Area

• Total| 17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi)
Population

• Total| 18,359
• Density| 1,032/km2 (2,670/sq mi)
Languages

• Official| Malayalam, English
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN|

680711

Telephone code| 0480
Vehicle registration| KL-45
Nearest city| Irinjalakuda
Literacy| 90.74%
Lok Sabha constituency| Thrissur
No of Wards| 15
Civic agency| Karalam Panchayat

Karalam is a small village in Thrissur district in Kerala state of India. It is located 8 km from Irinjalakuda and 18 km from Thrissur.

## Economy

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

## Transport

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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

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* Karalam Lower Primary School
* Rajarshy M L P S, Kizhuthani
* Vellani L P S
* Karalam Vocational Higher Secondary School
* Tharananellur Arts and Science College,
* St. Dominic school Vellani
* Vimala central school Thanissery

## Landmarks

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### Kumaranchira temple

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Karalam is known 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 Kodungallur bhagavathy.

### Karuvannur Puzha

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This river marks the northern boundary of Karalam Panchayat. The river is the main source of water for agriculture in the village.[citation needed]

### Holy Trinity Church

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

### Karalam Mosque

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Karalam Muslim juma masjid

## Festivals

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* Kumaranchira temple Bharani utsavam (festival) in March which lasts for 2 days.
* Pindi Perunnal in January, second week, every year which lasts for three days.
* Karalam Chandanakudam, March 14 , every year.

## References

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## External links

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

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

* http://lsgkerala.in/karalampanchayat

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

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District of Thrissur

Taluks|

* Chavakkad
* Kodungallur
* Mukundapuram
* Thalappally
* Thrissur
* Chalakudy

Blocks|

* Anthikad
* Chalakudy
* Chavakkad
* Cherpu
* Chowannur
* Irinjalakuda
* Kodakara
* Kodungallur
* Mala
* Mathilakam
* Ollukkara
* Pazhayanur
* Puzhakkal
* Talikulam
* Wadakkanchery

Municipalities|

* Chalakudy
* Chavakkad
* Guruvayur
* Irinjalakkuda
* Kodungallur
* Kunnamkulam
* Wadakkancherry

Villages|

* List of villages in Thrissur district

Religious sites|

* Guruvayur Temple
* Mammiyur
* Vadakkumnathan
* Nalambalam
* Sri Kurumba Bagvathi Temple, (Kodungallur)
* Vilwadrinatha Temple
* Cheraman Juma Masjid
* Mala Synagogue
* St. Thomas Church (Palayur)
* Pazhanji Church
* St. Joseph's Parish Shrine, Pavaratty
* Saint Antony's Church, Ollur

Tourism|

* Athirapally Falls
* Vazhachal Falls
* Guruvayur
* Chavakkad Beach
* Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary
* Punnathurkotta
* Kerala Kalamandalam
* Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
* Thrissur Zoo

Festivals|

* Kodungallur Bharani
* Thrissur Pooram
* Guruvayur Ekadasi
* Chembai Sangeetholsavam
* Feast of Saint Raphael, Ollur

Education|

* Government Engineering College
* Kerala Agricultural University
* Government Medical College
* College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
* St. Thomas College, Thrissur
* Vimala College
* Sree Kerala Varma College
* Kerala University of Health Sciences

Diocese|

* Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur
* Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Irinjalakuda

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