Jump to content

Cheranallur: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 10°10′50.6″N 76°28′45.10″E / 10.180722°N 76.4791944°E / 10.180722; 76.4791944
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
mNo edit summary
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
→Location: Added content
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(34 intermediate revisions by 22 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
⚫
[[File:Backwater view from the hospital.jpg|thumb|Cheranallur backwaters]]
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Cheranelloor
| name = Cheranelloor
| native_name = ചേരാനല്ലൂര്
| native_name_lang = ml
| other_name =
| other_name =
| nickname =
| nickname =
Line 61: Line 58:
}}
}}
'''Cheranallur''' or '''Cheranellore''' or '''Cheranelloor''' is a suburb of [[Kochi]] city in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]] and lies on the banks of the [[Periyar River]]. According to tradition, the area was named by its earlier inhabitants who found this place very fertile and beautiful. The name in its local language [[Malayalam]] means "Good Village of Cheras".
'''Cheranallur''' or '''Cheranellore''' or '''Cheranelloor''' is a suburb of [[Kochi]] city in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]] and lies on the banks of the [[Periyar River]]. According to tradition, the area was named by its earlier inhabitants who found this place very fertile and beautiful. The name in its local language [[Malayalam]] means "Good Village of Cheras".
⚫
[[File:Backwater view from the hospital.jpg|thumb|Cheranallur backwaters]]

The [[National Highway 66]], which connects Cochin with [[Mumbai]]-[[Panvel]], goes through Cheranalloor crossing the Vallarpadam International Container National Highway [[National Highway 47C (India)]] (the only junction between the two Highways). Cheranallur is a place surrounded by [[Kerala Backwaters|backwaters]], and brackish lagoons which are commonplace in Kerala. The former ruler of these area was known as "Cheranallor Karthavu" - he was one of the influential lords around Cochin area before the [[Sakthan Thampuran]] of Cochin.
The [[National Highway 66]], which connects Cochin with [[Mumbai]]-[[Panvel]], goes through Cheranalloor crossing the Vallarpadam International Container National Highway [[National Highway 47C (India)]] (the only junction between the two Highways). Cheranallur is a place surrounded by [[Kerala Backwaters|backwaters]], and brackish lagoons which are commonplace in Kerala. The former ruler of these area was known as "Cheranallor Karthavu" - he was one of the influential lords around Cochin area before the [[Sakthan Thampuran]] of Cochin.


Line 81: Line 78:
}}
}}
|}
|}
The distance from Cheranallur to Cochin International Airport is 21 km (13.1mi), and the distance to Edappaly Metro Station is 4.8 km (3 mi).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Cheranallur had a population of 26,330. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Cheranallur has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 87% and female literacy of 84%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Cheranallur had a population of 26,330. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Cheranallur has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 87% and female literacy of 84%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Cheranallur used to be a very busy ferry in NH66 but the opening of the bridge called [[Varapuzha Bridge]] has negated the importance of the place. The only significant trade in the area is arecanut trading.
Cheranallur used to be a very busy ferry in NH66 but the opening of the bridge called [[Varapuzha Bridge]] has negated the importance of the place. The only significant trade in the area is arecanut trading.
The new National Highway to the vallarpadam container terminal from kalamassery passes through cheranellore cutting the NH66, forming the only junction in this highway, which is considered to become one of the biggest junction in the city. This makes cheranellore a hotspot as it connects Edappally, Kalamassery, Paravur and Ernakulam..
The new National Highway to the vallarpadam container terminal from kalamassery passes through cheranellore cutting the NH66, forming the only junction in this highway, which is considered to become one of the biggest junction in the city. This makes cheranellore a hotspot as it connects Edappally, Kalamassery, Paravur and Ernakulam..
Line 90: Line 88:
==Worship Centres==
==Worship Centres==
Cheranallur has two Famous temples. 1)Cheranellore Bhaghavathi temple (one among 108 Durga Temples) which is considered to be as important as Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple.
Cheranallur has two Famous temples. 1)Cheranellore Bhaghavathi temple (one among 108 Durga Temples) which is considered to be as important as Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple.
2)Marapparambu Shiva Temple (Swayam bhoo, VAIDHYANATHA TEMPLE).
2)Marapparambu Shiva Temple (Swayam bhoo, Vaidyanatha Temple).
Both lies on sides of the New Vallarpadam National Highway.
Both lies on sides of the New Vallarpadam National Highway.
Chittoor Sreekrishna Swamy temple,Vishnupuram Maha [[Vishnu]] temple and Sree Kalishwari temple are also situated in Cheranallur Panchayath.
Chittoor Sreekrishna Swamy temple, Vishnupuram Maha [[Vishnu]] temple and Sree Kalishwari temple are also situated in Cheranallur Panchayath.


There are four churches in Cheranallur.
There are four churches in Cheranallur.
1)St James church (Latin Catholic Church) 2)Our lady of perpetual help, Naduvilepally(Roman Catholic Church)
1)St James church (Roman Latin Catholic Church) 2)Our lady of perpetual help, Naduvilepally (Roman Latin Catholic Church)
3)St Mary's Church, Kottaparamb (Syro Malabar Catholic Church).
3)St Mary's Church, Kottaparamb (Syro Malabar Catholic Church).
4) Holy family church South Chittoor ( Roman Catholic Church Latin )
4) Holy family church South Chittoor ( Roman Catholic Church Latin )


[[Pandit Karuppan]], V. V. K. Valath, Chakkiath Kochuvareed are few among the great personalities from here. Cheranallur is one of the beautiful locations in Ernakulam along the river sides of Periyar called Varappuzha Kayal or Varapuzha Lake. Cheranallur is the northern tip of the assembly constituencey (which is the only Panchaytah within the constituencey), Ernakulam now represented by Mr Hibi Eden, MLA.
[[Pandit Karuppan]], [[V. V. K. Valath]], Chakkiath Kochuvareed are a few among the great personalities from here. Cheranallur is one of the beautiful locations in Ernakulam along the river sides of Periyar called Varappuzha Kayal or Varapuzha Lake. Cheranallur is the northern tip of the assembly constituency (which is the only Panchayth within the constituency), [[Ernakulam (State assembly constituency)|Ernakulam]], now represented by [[T. J. Vinod]].


==Hospitals==
==Hospitals==
* The [https://cimarindia.org/ CIMAR Hospital (Fertility Hospital)] owned by Edappal Hospitals Group is located at Thaikkavu, Cheranellore.
The CIMAR Hospital owned by Edappal Groups is located at Thaikkavu, Cheranellore. [[Amrita_Institute_of_Medical_Sciences|Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences]] also lies just near Cheranellore. [[Aster Medcity]] (Specialty hospital) one of the biggest hospital in Kerala with foreign standard is located in Cheranelloor
* [[Amrita_Institute_of_Medical_Sciences|Amrita Institute of Medical Science]] largest private hospital in kerala, also lies just near Cheranellore.
* [[Aster Medcity]] (Specialty hospital) is also located in cheranellore.


==References==
==References==
Line 109: Line 109:
{{Ernakulam district}}
{{Ernakulam district}}


{{Neighbourhoods of Kochi}}
{{Suburbs of Kochi}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]

Latest revision as of 16:18, 13 October 2024

Cheranelloor
suburb
Map
Coordinates: 10°10′50.6″N 76°28′45.10″E / 10.180722°N 76.4791944°E / 10.180722; 76.4791944
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
TaluksKanayannur
Area
 • Total
10.59 km2 (4.09 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
26,330
 • Density2,485/km2 (6,440/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682034
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registrationKL-07
Sex ratio1014 ♂/♀
Vidhan Sabha constituencyErnakulam
Websitecheranalloor.com

Cheranallur or Cheranellore or Cheranelloor is a suburb of Kochi city in the state of Kerala, India and lies on the banks of the Periyar River. According to tradition, the area was named by its earlier inhabitants who found this place very fertile and beautiful. The name in its local language Malayalam means "Good Village of Cheras".

Cheranallur backwaters

The National Highway 66, which connects Cochin with Mumbai-Panvel, goes through Cheranalloor crossing the Vallarpadam International Container National Highway National Highway 47C (India) (the only junction between the two Highways). Cheranallur is a place surrounded by backwaters, and brackish lagoons which are commonplace in Kerala. The former ruler of these area was known as "Cheranallor Karthavu" - he was one of the influential lords around Cochin area before the Sakthan Thampuran of Cochin.

Location

[edit]

The distance from Cheranallur to Cochin International Airport is 21 km (13.1mi), and the distance to Edappaly Metro Station is 4.8 km (3 mi).

Demographics

[edit]

As of 2001 India census,[1] Cheranallur had a population of 26,330. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Cheranallur has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 87% and female literacy of 84%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Cheranallur used to be a very busy ferry in NH66 but the opening of the bridge called Varapuzha Bridge has negated the importance of the place. The only significant trade in the area is arecanut trading. The new National Highway to the vallarpadam container terminal from kalamassery passes through cheranellore cutting the NH66, forming the only junction in this highway, which is considered to become one of the biggest junction in the city. This makes cheranellore a hotspot as it connects Edappally, Kalamassery, Paravur and Ernakulam.. The cheranalloor ferry connects Eloor, Mannamthuruth and Cheranallur. All the three places are bus terminals. Cheranallur is connected to Ernakulam through Chittoor and Edappally and Palarivattom.

Worship Centres

[edit]

Cheranallur has two Famous temples. 1)Cheranellore Bhaghavathi temple (one among 108 Durga Temples) which is considered to be as important as Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple. 2)Marapparambu Shiva Temple (Swayam bhoo, Vaidyanatha Temple). Both lies on sides of the New Vallarpadam National Highway. Chittoor Sreekrishna Swamy temple, Vishnupuram Maha Vishnu temple and Sree Kalishwari temple are also situated in Cheranallur Panchayath.

There are four churches in Cheranallur. 1)St James church (Roman Latin Catholic Church) 2)Our lady of perpetual help, Naduvilepally (Roman Latin Catholic Church) 3)St Mary's Church, Kottaparamb (Syro Malabar Catholic Church). 4) Holy family church South Chittoor ( Roman Catholic Church Latin )

Pandit Karuppan, V. V. K. Valath, Chakkiath Kochuvareed are a few among the great personalities from here. Cheranallur is one of the beautiful locations in Ernakulam along the river sides of Periyar called Varappuzha Kayal or Varapuzha Lake. Cheranallur is the northern tip of the assembly constituency (which is the only Panchayth within the constituency), Ernakulam, now represented by T. J. Vinod.

Hospitals

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Cheranallur&oldid=1250966682"