Keerampara Explained

Keerampara
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.1°N 76.6667°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ernakulam
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Registration Plate:KL-
Blank1 Name Sec1:Coastline
Blank1 Info Sec1:0km (00miles)
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Moderate (Köppen)
Blank2 Name Sec2:Avg. summer temperature
Blank2 Info Sec2:25°C
Blank3 Name Sec2:Avg. winter temperature
Blank3 Info Sec2:12°C

Keerampara is an Indian village in the state of Kerala, India. This is a junction. This place is once blessed with the footprints of all the holy personnel who passed through the Royal route (from Madurai to Kothamangalam).

History

The name itself signifies its contacts with the western countries from time immemorial. This part of the country has names tagged with "para". Contrary to general belief this does not signify a rock. "Para" in the Thracian language means a "village" and thereby Keeram + para makes Keerampara = The Village of Parrots.[1] Similarly Oonjappara becomes the Village of Swings. The Thracians had a very good influence in India before the birth of christ especially in the Ernakulam district due to the trade links with ancient Kodungalloor Musris.[2]

The Keerampara Panchayat is encompassed with many historical locations like the Cheramala, believed to be the summer palace of erstwhile Chera kings; Kalappara, the sword fighting ground of Kings; Ayyappanmudi, the serene temple at the hill top, the royal route of Alwaye-Madura passes through this place. It was formed 1 August 1953 and its first president was the late Sri. Joseph G Chelad.

Geography

Keerampara is a village ensconced at the eastern range of Ernakulam district in Kerala.It borders Chelad about 7km (04miles) from Kothamangalam, the former seat of the Chera Kings. Kothamangalam was known in old days as Malakhachira.[3] [4] It covers and Area of 28.745km2. The total population is 15,000 with a population density of 522 persons/km2 (200 people per sq. miles.)

The main river in Keerampara Panchayat is the Karickakkuzhy River which runs for 4km (02miles) and meets at Chelad Erappungal river.

The Chera capital is in its immediate vicinity.

Climate

Two predominant seasons are experienced there: Summer and Rainy season. The maximum temperature reaches about 25 °C (77 °F). Rainfall is about 2,500 mm (98 in) per year. Winter season is moderate there during December and January.

Education

Keerampara has one higher secondary school (st stephen higher secondary school) and two high schools (st stephen high school)St.Joseph's high school, Velielchal.

How to reach Keerampara

Nedumbassery airport is just 40km (30miles) from Keerampara and the nearest railway station is Aluva which is 35km (22miles) from Keerampara. The holy Trikkariyur temple is only 6km (04miles) from Keerampara. The holy Mar Thoma Cheria pally is 6 km from this place.Keerampara Panchayat contributes mainly to the parish of St.Stephen's Bes-Ania Valiapalli, Chelad.

Places of tourist interests

Notes and References

  1. http://members.tripod.com/~Groznijat/thrac/thrac_8.html Tripod
  2. http://saifal.tripod.com/id110.htm Saifal
  3. Book: Journal of South Indian History. 2005. Publication Division, University of Calicut. 84–85.
  4. Book: In Quest of Kerala: Geography, places of interest, political history, social history, literature. 1974. Accent Publications. 57.