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.
It is located at Vypin Island of Ernakulam District.[4]
Ochanthuruth is 3 miles (5 km) north of Kochi.
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.
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.
Significance | Landmarks |
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Company Peedika | Sree S.S Sabha School (UP), Cruz Milagres Church (Kurisingal Palli), Vypeen Hospital |
Puthuvype | Major 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. |
Schoolmuttom | Our Family Clinic, State Bank of India, Temple, St. Marys L.P. School |
Valappu | Fish Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Vadakke Palli). |