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Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams. The district is famous for its ancient temples, churches, and mosques. Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala. Some renowned shrines like Guruvayur temple, and Vadakkunnathan temple are situated in this district. Population is a mix of traditionally rich and the neo-rich. Kodungal

lur, the capital of the erstwhile Chera Empire, is a region of great archeological and historical significance. Profile
Area: 3032 sq km, Population: 29,75,440, Literacy: 92.56%

Local Bodies
Taluks: Chavakkad, Kodungallur, kukundapurm, Thalappally, Thrissur
Blocks: Mathilakam, Kodungallur, Chavakkad, Mala, Irinjalakkuda, Puzhakkal, Anthikkadu, Cherpu, Pazhayannur, Mullassery, Chalakkudy, Wadakkanchery, Ollukkara, Kodakara, Vellangallur, Cowannur, Talikulam
Corporation: Thrissur
Municipality: Chalakkudi, Irinjalakkuda, Kunnamkulam, Guruvayur, Chavakkad, Kodungallur

Constituencies
Parliament: Thrissur, Chalakkudy, Alathur
Assembly: Chelakkara, Kunnamkulam, Guruvayur, Manalur, Wadakkanchery, Ollur, Thrissur, Nattika, Kaipamangalam, Iringalakkuda, Pudukkad, Chalakkudy, Kodungallur

Rivers
Periyar, Chalakkudy, Karuvannur, Kurumali, bharathappuzha

Culture and Education
Thrissur houses the Kerala Kalamandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy, the Kerala Lalitakala Academy and the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy. Tourist Places
Athirapilly Water Falls (63 km from Thrissur City), Vazhachal near Athirapilly. Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary (23 km from city) It is the largest elephant park in the world, with over 60 elephants. Peechi Dam (20 km from city), Kerala Kalamandalam (30 km) It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom. Travel
Air: Nedumapassery international airport (58 km away from the city)
Rail: Thrissur city is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India. The main railway stations are Thrissur, Guruvayur and Shoranur. Road:
Kanyakumari – Salem: Ernakulam – Aluva, Chalakkudi, Thrissur, Palakkad (NH7)
Managalore – Ernakulam: Chavakkad, Kodungallur(NH17)

Road Distance to major places in kilometers:
Mangalore 372 , Kozhikode 143, Palakkad 80, Ernakulam 80, Thiruvanathapuram 303, Kanyakumari 371, Munnar 146, Kodaikanal 223(via munnar), Ooty 200 (via Coimbatore)


Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala’s population. Thrissur district was formed on July 1, 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. The name Thrissur is derived from 'Thiru-Shiva-Perur' (Malayalam / Tamil), which translates to "The city with the name of the Lord Siva". Thrissur was also known as "Vrishabhadripuram" and "Then Kailasam" (Kailasam of the south) in ancient days.[citation needed] Another interpretation is 'Tri-shiva-peroor' or the big land with three Shiva temples, which refers to the three places where Lord Shiva resides - namely Vadakkunnathan temple, Asokeswaram Siva temple and Irattachira Siva temple
From ancient times, Thrissur District has played a part in the political history of south India. The early political history of the District is interlinked with that of the Cheras of the Sangam age, who ruled over vast portions of Kerala with their capital at Vanchi. The whole of the present Thrissur District was included in the early Chera Empire. The District can claim to have played a part in fostering the trade relations between Kerala and the outside world in the ancient and medieval period. Kodungalloor, which had the distinction of being the "Primum Emporium India", gave shelter to all the three communities which have contributed to the prosperity of Malabar. These three communities are the Christians, the Jews and the Muslims. The history of Thrissur district from the 9th to the 12th centuries is the history of Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram and the history since 12th century is the history of the rise and growth of Perumpadappu Swarupam. In 1790 Raja Rama Varma (1790–1805) popularly known as Saktan Tampuran ascended the throne of Cochin. With the accession of this ruler the English or modern period in the history of Cochin and of the District began. Saktan Tampuran was mainly responsible for the destruction of the power of the feudal Nair chieftains and increase of royal power. Another force in the public life of Trichur and its suburbs was the Namboodithiri community and Menons of Royal ancestry. A large part of the Trichur Taluk was for long under the domination of the Yogiatiripppads, the ecclesiastical heads of the Vadakkunnathan and Perumanam Devaswoms. The wave of nationalism and political consciousness which swept through the country since the early decades of this century has its repercussions in the District as well. Thrissur District has been in the forefront of the country-wide movement for temple entry and abolition of untouchability. The Guruvayur Satyagraha is a memorable episode in the history of the national movement. According to the 2011 census Thrissur district has a population of 3,110,327,[2] roughly equal to the nation of Mongolia[3] or the US state of Iowa.[4] This gives it a ranking of 113th in India (out of a total of 640).[2] The district has a population density of 1,026 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,660 /sq mi) .[2] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 4.58 %.[2] Thrissur has a s*x ratio of 1109 females for every 1000 males,[2] and a literacy rate of 95.32 %.[2]

According to the 2001 India census, Thrissur District had a population of 2,975,440.[5] Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thrissur has a literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 85%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hindus, Christians and Muslims constitute the bulk of the population. The Ezhavas are numerically the most dominant Hindu community of Thrissur followed by Dheevarars and Nairs. Ambalavasis and Tamil brahmins also form a percentage of the Hindu population. The Scheduled Castes, around 12 % of the population of the district, also form a section among the Hindus of the district. The Catholics - both Syro Malabar and Latin, Jacobites and Chaldeans are the main sections of the Christian Community in the district. Catholics constitute 91% of the Christian population of the district spreading in 5 dioceses namely Thrissur (4,60,000), Irinjalakkuda (2,52,000) and Kottapuram (75,000). Jacobites and Chaldean Syrians constitute the rest. Kunnamkulam, a small town in the northern part of the district is the center for the Jacobites. Jacobite church (40000 followers counting both factions together) has 2 diocese in the district, namely Kunnamkulam for Orthodox faction and Thrissur for Jacobite faction. Chaldean Syrians spread around Thrissur city with 25,000 followers. A church known as Thozhiyoor church has its own headquarters at Guruvayur with 7000 followers. Muslims live predominantly in the coastal belt of the district, from north Punnayoorkkulam to South Azhikode. They are dominant in Guruvayur and Chavakkad, in good in numbers Kodungalloor, Kaipamangalam and Nattika areas Sunnis are the major section in Muslim community. Air-The nearest airport is at Cochin, 78 km away. Rail- Thrissur is linked to most major towns inside and outside Kerala. Road-Motorable roads connect Thrissur to several important centres. Thrissur Pooram



The most colourful temple festival of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram attracts large masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of the State and even outside. Celebrated in Madom (April-May) it consists of processions of richly caparisoned elephants from various neighbouring temples to the Vadakumnathan temple, Thrissur. The most impressive processions are those from the Krishna Temple at Thiruvanbadi and the Devi Temple at Paramekkavu which is quite a significant event for its devotees. This festival was introduced by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of the erst while Kochi State. Perhaps, there is no other festival in Kerala that draws such an unbelievable number of people to a single event. However Vadakkunnathan is a mere spectator at this festival, lending its premises and grounds for the great event. The pooram festival is also well known for the magnificient display of fire works. Fire works start in the early hours and the dazzling display last three to four hours. The Pooram Festival is celebrated by two rival groups representing the two divisions of Thrissur Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi vying with each other in making the display of fireworks grander and more colourful. Each group is allowed to display a maximum of fifteen elephants and all efforts are made by each party to secure the best elephants in South India and the most artistic parasols, several kinds of which are raised on the elephants during the display. Commencing in the early hours of the morning, the celebrations last till the break of dawn, the next day. The procession of the Thiruvambadi Pooram to the grounds of Vadakkumnatha Temple and back is not only important, but also quite enlivening. The marvellous as well as magical effect of the Panchavadyam, a combination of five precussion and wind instruments is to be felt and enjoyed.