Ochanthuruth Explained

Ochanthuruth
Native Name Lang:ഓച്ചന്തുരുത്ത്
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10°N 76.2333°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ernakulam
Governing Body:Panchayath
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:4.83
Population Total:15039 [1]
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Km2:3110 [2]
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:682508 [3]
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0484
Registration Plate:KL 42
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Kochi
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Ernakulam
Blank3 Name Sec1:Civic agency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Panchayath
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Tropical monsoon (Köppen)
Blank2 Name Sec2:Avg. summer temperature
Blank2 Info Sec2:32°C
Blank3 Name Sec2:Avg. winter temperature
Blank3 Info Sec2:24°C

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

Geography

It is located at Vypin Island of Ernakulam District.[4]

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.[5] 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).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ochanthuruth, Ernakulam - Pincode - GeoIQ. GeoIQ. 2022-07-18.
  2. Web site: Ochanthuruth, Ernakulam - Pincode - GeoIQ. 2022-07-18. GeoIQ.
  3. Web site: Ochanthuruth, Ernakulam - Pincode - GeoIQ. 2022-07-18. GeoIQ.
  4. http://wikimapia.org/#lat=10.0036771&lon=76.2335515&z=17&l=0&m=a&v=2 Ochanthuruth in Wikimapia
  5. http://www.keralaholidays.com/Destinations/Cochin_-_Kochi.htm Places of interest around Kochi, India