Parekkattukara Explained

Parekkattukara
Native Name Lang:ml
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.33°N 76.23°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Thrissur
Established Date:1936
Government Type:Village
Governing Body:Grama Panchayath
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:8.2
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:680683
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0480
Registration Plate:KL-45
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest City
Blank1 Info Sec1:Thrissur
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Thrissur

Parekkattukara is a small village in Thrissur district, Kerala, India, with a population of around 1000 families. It is surrounded by other villages such as Kallettumkara, Muriyad, Karoor, Alathur, Manakulangara, and Tharayilakadu. It is part of Muriyad revenue village. The nearest towns are Kodakara, Irinjalakuda, and Chalakkudy.

Demographics

The population contains 40% Hindus and 60% Christians. One or two members from 50% of families are in away from the village, working in foreign countries. The people of Parekkattukara are well educated; the average education of those under 50 years of age is 12th standard.

Facilities

The village is a residential area and there is a LP school, Engineering College, chicken stalls, Beef stalls, vegetable/grocery stores, bank and bakeries.

Climate

The climate is relatively cool and is situated just 3.5 km to NH47.The nearest railway station is just 4 km ahead. All express & passenger trains have stop at this railway station except Super-Fast Trains.

Churches

There is a church by the name of "St. Marys" that was established in the year 1941 under the Diocese of Thrissur. Renovation of church completed in the year 2012 under Diocese of Irinjalakuda. The major game here is Volleyball, Football and Cricket.

Schools

Nearby Schools St. Marys L.P School Parekkattukara, Govt. U.P School Muriyad, Govt.U.P School Alathur, Sreekrishna Higher secondary School Anandapuram.

Colleges

Nearby Colleges Sahrdaya Engineering College (200 meter) Sahrdaya College Of Education (2 km)

See also