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'''Shoranur''' is a town and a [[municipality]] located in the [[Palakkad district]], in the Indian state of [[Kerala]], located on the banks of the [[Bharathapuzha River]]. The town covers an area of 32.28&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
'''Shoranur''' is a town and a [[municipality]] located in the [[Palakkad district]], in the Indian state of [[Kerala]], located on the banks of the [[Bharathapuzha River]]. The town covers an area of 32.28&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Shoranur is located at {{Coord|10.77|N|76.28|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Shoranur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shoranur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 49&nbsp;metres (160&nbsp;feet).
Shoranur is located at {{Coord|10.77|N|76.28|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Shoranur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shoranur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 49&nbsp;metres (160&nbsp;feet).

==History==
==History==
This place was originally a part of the ''Nedunganad'' Swaroopam dynasty, which ruled over the present-day [[Pattambi]] and [[Ottapalam]] [[Tehsil|Taluk]]s.<ref name="Logan">{{Cite book|title=Malabar Manual (Volume-I)|last=Logan|first=William|publisher=Asian Educational Services|year=2010|isbn=9788120604476|location=New Delhi|pages=631–666}}</ref> By the end of the 15th century CE, Nedunganad came under the [[Zamorin of Calicut]].<ref name="Logan" /> The Chieftains of Shoranur known as the Kavalappara Moopil Nair maintained his territory as a buffer zone between the Zamorin and the [[Rajas of Kochi|Rajas of kochi]] often taking sides keeping in mind his personal interests of the time .<ref name="Logan" /> With the annexation of Malabar by the British Kavalappara became part of [[Perinthalmanna taluk|Walluvanad Taluk]] of [[Malabar District]], with the Taluk headquarters at [[Perinthalmanna]].<ref name="Logan"/>
This place was originally part of the [[Valluvanad (southern Malabar)|Valluvanad Swaroopam]] Dynasty. <ref name="princelystatesofindia1">[http://princelystatesofindia.com/Extinguished/walluwanad.html princelystatesofindia.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316023437/http://princelystatesofindia.com/Extinguished/walluwanad.html |date=2012-03-16 }}</ref>'''

Valluvanad was an erstwhile [[Medieval India|late medieval]] feudal state in present state of [[Kerala]] in [[South India]] extending from the [[Bharathapuzha River]] in the south to the [[Pandalur]] Mala in the north during their zenith in the early Middle Ages. On the west, it was bounded by the [[Arabian Sea]] at the [[port]] [[Ponnani]] and on the east by [[Attappadi]] Hills. According to local legends, the last Later [[Later Chera Dynasty|Chera]] ruler gave a vast extension of land in South [[Malabar (Northern Kerala)|Malabar]] to one of their governors, [[Valluvakkonithiri]] and left for a [[hajj]]. The Valluvakkonithiri was also given last Later Chera ruler's shield (presumably to defend himself from the sword received by the [[Samoothiri]] (Zamorin) of [[Kozhikode]], another [[governor]], from the departing ruler). Not surprisingly, the [[Vellatiri]] rajas were hereditary enemies of the [[Samoothiri]].<ref name="princelystatesofindia1"/> Valluvanad is famous for the [[Mamankam festival]]s, held once in 12 years and the endless wars against the [[Samoothiri]] of Kozhikode. By the late 18th century, Vellatiri or Walluwanad proper was the sole remaining territory of the Walluvanad raja (Valluva Konatiri), who once exercised suzerain rights over a large portion of Southern Malabar. Although management of the country was restored to the Vellatiri raja in 1792, it soon became evident that he was powerless to repress the trouble that quickly broke out between Mapillas (favored by the Mysorean occupiers) and nayars (who sought to restore the ancien régime), and already in 1793 management of the district had to be resumed as the chief and his family fled to Travancore.<ref name="princelystatesofindia1"/>


== Politics ==
== Politics ==
Shornur became a municipality in 1978 and is divided into 33 electoral wards. It is a part of Shornur Legislative Assembly Constituency and Palakkad Parliamentary Constituency.<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/assemblypolls/kerala/shornur-assembly-constituency-map.html maps of india - shornur assembly constituency]</ref> Shornur assembly constituency was formed in 2011. Before that Shornur municipality was under [[Pattambi]] assembly constituency.
Shoranur became a municipality in 1978 and is divided into 33 electoral wards. It is a part of Shoranur Legislative Assembly Constituency and Palakkad Parliamentary Constituency.<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/assemblypolls/kerala/shornur-assembly-constituency-map.html maps of india - shornur assembly constituency]</ref> Shoranur assembly constituency was formed in 2011. Before that Shoranur municipality was under [[Pattambi]] assembly constituency.

== Transport ==
Shoranur well connected by road to the nearest cities of [[Thrissur]] and [[Palakkad]] . [[State Highway 22 (Kerala)|SH 22]] which is also called the Shoranur - [[Kodungallur]] road passes through Thrissur, while the [[Ponnani]] - [[Palakkad]] road passes through Kulappully.

There are regular bus services to [[Ottapalam]], Thrissur, [[Chelakkara]], [[Pattambi]] and [[Cherpulassery]] from shoranur. Kulappully serves buses from Palakkad and [[Guruvayur]].

[[Shoranur Junction railway station|Shoranur Junction]] is the largest railway station in Kerala and it handle trains to almost all parts of the country. The most popular daily express in Kerala the [[Venad Express]] runs between Shoranur and Trivandrum.


== Educational institutions ==
== Educational institutions ==
* [https://iptgptc.ac.in/ Institute Of Printing Technology & Government Polytechnic College, Shoranur]
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* [[Institute for Communicative and Cognitive Neurosciences]], Kavalapara, Shoranur
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* [http://www.vishnuayurvedacollege.com/ Vishnu Ayurveda College, Kulapully, Shoranur]
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* [http://mpmmsntrustscollege.org/ MPMMSN Trust College, Shoranur]
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* [http://www.carmelcmischoolshornur.org Carmel CMI School, Shoranur]
* [http://www.alameencollege.com Al Ameen Engineering College]
* [http://www.alameencollege.com Al Ameen Engineering College]
* [http://jecc.ac.in/ Jyoti engineering college, Cheruthuruthy]
* [http://jecc.ac.in/ Jyoti engineering college, Cheruthuruthy]
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* [[National Research Institute for Panchakarma|National Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy]]
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* [http://www.iccons.org/ Institute For Communicative And Cognitive Neurosciences, Kavalapara, Shoranur]
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* [http://www.vishnuayurvedacollege.com/ Vishnu Ayurveda College, Kulapully, Shoranur]
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* [[National Research Institute for Panchakarma|National Research Institute forPanchakarma, Cheruthuruthy]]
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* [http://www.carmelcmischoolshornur.org Carmel School]
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* [http://mpmmsntrustscollege.org/ MPMMSN Trust College,Shoranur


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Balan K. Nair]], actor
* [[Meghanathan]], actor
* [[Meghanathan]], actor
* [[A. K. Lohithadas]], film director

==Villages==
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* [[Mavundirikadavu]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Polling Booth in Shornur Assembly Constituency |url=https://www.elections.in/kerala/polling-stations/shoranur.html |website=elections.in |access-date=27 June 2023}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Shornur Junction]]
* [[Shoranur Junction]]
* [[Perinthalmanna taluk|Walluvanad Taluk]]
* [[Valluvanad (southern Malabar)|Valluvanad]]
* [[Palakkad district]]
* [[Palakkad district]]
* [[pattambi]]
* [[Pattambi]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 01:04, 8 September 2024

Shoranur
Town
Shoranur Junction railway station, the largest railway station in the state in terms of area.
Shoranur Junction railway station, the largest railway station in the state in terms of area.
Shoranur is located in Kerala
Shoranur
Shoranur
Shoranur is located in India
Shoranur
Shoranur
Coordinates: 10°46′N 76°17′E / 10.77°N 76.28°E / 10.77; 76.28
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictPalakkad
Government
 • BodyMunicipality
 • ChairpersonM. K. Jayaprakash
Area
 • Total
32.28 km2 (12.46 sq mi)
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
43,533
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679121
Telephone code0466
Sex ratio1000:1096 ♂/♀
Websitewww.shornurmunicipality.in

Shoranur is a town and a municipality located in the Palakkad district, in the Indian state of Kerala, located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River. The town covers an area of 32.28 km2.

Geography

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Shoranur is located at 10°46′N 76°17′E / 10.77°N 76.28°E / 10.77; 76.28.[1] It has an average elevation of 49 metres (160 feet).

History

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This place was originally a part of the Nedunganad Swaroopam dynasty, which ruled over the present-day Pattambi and Ottapalam Taluks.[2] By the end of the 15th century CE, Nedunganad came under the Zamorin of Calicut.[2] The Chieftains of Shoranur known as the Kavalappara Moopil Nair maintained his territory as a buffer zone between the Zamorin and the Rajas of kochi often taking sides keeping in mind his personal interests of the time .[2] With the annexation of Malabar by the British Kavalappara became part of Walluvanad Taluk of Malabar District, with the Taluk headquarters at Perinthalmanna.[2]

Politics

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Shoranur became a municipality in 1978 and is divided into 33 electoral wards. It is a part of Shoranur Legislative Assembly Constituency and Palakkad Parliamentary Constituency.[3] Shoranur assembly constituency was formed in 2011. Before that Shoranur municipality was under Pattambi assembly constituency.

Transport

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Shoranur well connected by road to the nearest cities of Thrissur and Palakkad . SH 22 which is also called the Shoranur - Kodungallur road passes through Thrissur, while the Ponnani - Palakkad road passes through Kulappully.

There are regular bus services to Ottapalam, Thrissur, Chelakkara, Pattambi and Cherpulassery from shoranur. Kulappully serves buses from Palakkad and Guruvayur.

Shoranur Junction is the largest railway station in Kerala and it handle trains to almost all parts of the country. The most popular daily express in Kerala the Venad Express runs between Shoranur and Trivandrum.

Educational institutions

[edit]

Notable people

[edit]

Villages

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shoranur.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Shornur.
  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shoranur
  2. ^ a b c d Logan, William (2010). Malabar Manual (Volume-I). New Delhi: Asian Educational Services. pp. 631–666. ISBN 9788120604476.
  3. ^ maps of india - shornur assembly constituency
  4. ^ "Polling Booth in Shornur Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
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