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Thrissur STD Code is 0487
Area of Thrissur is 3032 and Thrissur Population is 2, 737, 311. It is at an altitude of Sea level.
Thrissur city is with great history and cultural heritage. Also it has huge archaeological wealth and so known as cultural capital of Kerala state. Thrissur means Tiru-siva-perur is on the west side of Palakkad. It is located on the main route to peninsular India.
Since the ancient times only this district place is with the significant role in the politics of Southern India. It was the capital of Kochi State once and captured by Portuguese and the Dutch. Raja Rama Varma was the architect of this Thrissur town.
Now days numerous festivals and art schools with different art institutions are present here. Thrissur is world known for Pooram festival held in the month of April and May. Elephant Owners Association is unique thing one can notice about this place and its particularly done on annual Pooram.
How to go
- By Air - the nearest airport from this place is Kochi and it is at a distance of 80 kilometers.
- By Rail - Trichy is nearest rail-head on southern side and trains from Chennai, Ernakulam, Goa, Guravayoor, Alappuzha, Bangalore, Bokoro, Cannanore, Mumbai, Shornur, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi are always availed to reach this place.
- By Road - Thrissur is well-connected to all the major cities and town in South India. Buses from KSRTC located near railway station are also available. The Northen bus stand is also there in town and its enquiry telephone is 2421150.
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