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Karalam is a small village in Thrissur district in Kerala state of India. It is located 8 km from Irinjalakuda and 18 km from Thrissur.
Karalam | |
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village | |
  Karalam Location in Kerala, India  Karalam Karalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°23′0″N 76°11′0″E / 10.38333°N 76.18333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Karalam Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 18,359 |
| • Density | 1,032/km2 (2,670/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680711 |
| Telephone code | 0480 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-45 |
| Nearest city | Irinjalakuda |
| Literacy | 90.74% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thrissur |
| No of Wards | 15 |
| Civic agency | Karalam Panchayat |
Economy edit
Agriculture is the primary industry, but many households have at least one member working abroad, often in the Gulf.
Transport edit
Bus service connects the village with nearby cities like Thrissur and Irinjalakuda. Buses to Karalam starts from Irinjalakuda Bus Station. Only private buses service to this area. Bus time to Karalam from Irinjalakuda via Kizhuthani are (AM) 6.00, 6.50, 7.50, 8.30, 9.05, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.05(PM), 12.20, 1.05, 1.45, 2.45, 3.25, 4.00, 5.00, 5.35, 6.15, 6.30, 7.30.
Colleges and schools edit
- Karalam Lower Primary School
- Rajarshy M L P S, Kizhuthani
- Vellani L P S
- Karalam Vocational Higher Secondary School
- Tharananellur Arts and Science College,
- St. Dominic school Vellani
- Vimala central school Thanissery
Landmarks edit
Kumaranchira temple edit
Karalam is known for its Kumaranchira temple. Only Hindus may enter the temple, but members of other religions also believe in Kumaranchira Bhagavathy (Deity) up to a certain extent and send their offerings to the temple through their Hindu friends or neighbours. The deity is believed to be the sister of the Kodungallur bhagavathy.
Karuvannur Puzha edit
This river marks the northern boundary of Karalam Panchayat. The river is the main source of water for agriculture in the village.[citation needed]
Holy Trinity Church edit
The only church in Thrissur District in the name of Holy Trinity.
Karalam Mosque edit
Karalam Muslim juma masjid
Festivals edit
- Kumaranchira temple Bharani utsavam (festival) in March which lasts for 2 days.
- Pindi Perunnal in January, second week, every year which lasts for three days.
- Karalam Chandanakudam, March 14 , every year.