Thuravoor, Angamaly Explained

Thuravoor
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.201°N 76.424°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Name2:Ernakulam
Government Type:G070302
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:12.13
Population Total:17498
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Blank1 Km2:1419
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:683572
Area Code:0484
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Registration Plate:KL-63
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam

Thuravoor is a Gram Panchayat in Aluva Taluk of Ernakulam District in the South Indian state of Kerala.[1] Thuravoor Grama Panchayath is nearly 5 km from Angamaly Town. The Panchayat covers 12.13 km2 in area. The borders of this panchayat are Mookkannoor and Manjapra Panchayat in the north, Manjapra, Malayattoor-Neeleeswaram Panchayat in the East. Kalady panchayat and Angamaly Municipality in the south, and Karukutty and Mookkannoor Panchayat on the west.

The first President of Thuravoor Panchayat was P.O. Jose. Nearest Railway station is Angamaly. Cochin International Airport is situated 8 km from Thuravoor. Angamaly-Manjapra Road and Kalady-Mookkannoor Road are the major roads passing through the panchayat.

Thuravoor has a Panchayat office, primary health center, Krishi Bahavan and electricity office.

History

The name Thuravoor is derived from "the oor of thuras", meaning "the land of small lakes". In ancient times people abandoned the area due to contagious diseases or natural disasters. The place remained as a forest for a long time. In 1930, people found large stone steps at Cheenam Chira along with large mud jars from various parts of Thuravoor to support this historical fact. The main temple of Thuravoor, Kuamarakulam temple, is nearly 1000 years old. St Augustine's UP School was opened in 1921. Mar Augustine High School was established in 1982. The first bus service through Thuravoor panchayat was started in 1953. The areas under Thuravoor Grama Panchayat include Udhupin Kavala, Thalakotaparambu, Vathakad, Kidangoor and areas of Yoodhapuram.

Agriculture

Major agricultural products include rice, rubber, coconut, banana and nutmeg.

Banks

Educational institutions

Primary schools

UP schools

High schools

Temples

Churches

Notable people

Transportation

Major Roads

Politics

Currently Thuravoor Panchayath is ruled by the United Democratic Front or (UDF) Led by Indian National Congress (INC) party.(2020 election)

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Census Villages mapped for Village Panchayat: Thuravoor, Angamali, Ernakulam, Kerala . National Panchayat Directory . . 4 November 2009 .