Karalam

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.

Karalam
village
Karalam
Location in Kerala, India
Karalam
Karalam (India)
Coordinates: 10°23′0″N 76°11′0″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThrissur
Government
 • BodyKaralam Panchayat
Area
 • Total17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi)
Population
 • Total18,359
 • Density1,032/km2 (2,670/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680711
Telephone code0480
Vehicle registrationKL-45
Nearest cityIrinjalakuda
Literacy90.74%
Lok Sabha constituencyThrissur
No of Wards15
Civic agencyKaralam Panchayat

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
  • 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

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
  • 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.
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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

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