Kuzhur Explained

Kuzhur
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.2°N 76.2667°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Thrissur
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:680734
Registration Plate:KL-64 Chalakudy
Nearest Towns:Mala, Kodungallur, Chalakudy, Aluva, Angamaly
Website:Kuzhur Panchayath

Kuzhur is a small village in the southern end of Thrissur district of the Indian state of Kerala.[1] The old Jewish settlement of Mala is the nearest town. Other nearby towns include Chalakudy, Kodungallur, Angamaly and Irinjalakuda.

Description

Kuzhur is set amid cultivated paddy fields. The Chalakkudy River flows on the southern end of Kuzhur.

The village has several temples. Kuzhur Sri Subrahmanya Swami temple is one of the major pilgrim centre for Hindu devotees. It comes under the Cochin Devaswom Board and is noted for its architecture as well as its importance for Hindu devotees. The height of the idol of Lord Sri Subrahmanya is more than 6 feet. The Temple celebrates Utsavam for 8 days in Vruschikam. Kuzhur Ekadasi is the most important day of Utsavam (Valiya Vilakku). Several programmes are conducted during these Utsavam days in Kuzhur. Thula Shashti in Thulam and Thaipooyam in Makaram.

Kuzhur belongs to Chalakudy Taluk of Thrissur District. The old villages of Kuzhur were Thirumukkulam and Kakkulissery. Famous Iranikulam Siva Temple is located 2km from Kuzhur. Tholan (believed to have been the first Namboothiri poet of Malayalam), believed to have visited/lived in Iranikulam.

Education

Culture

The eight-day-long Kuzhur Ekadasi Festival is held annually in the village. Ritual drum performances, known as "chendamelams", and panchavadhyam are performed on the festive days, and there is a procession of 15 elephants.

Sports

Kuzhur has a Panchayat stadium.

KBFC (Kacheri Brothers Football Club) is the local football club. The club's glory days coincided with the years when Kerala football team was one of the best in India. The club still plays in local tournaments and conducts an annual football tournament.

Business & Retails shops

Industry & Manufacturing Units

Shivoham Agarbatti Factory, Near Valiyoliparambil Bahagavathy Temple, A reputed Manufacturer, Supplier, Exporter and Trader of Agarbatti & Dhoop Batthi is located in Kuzhur.

References

http://lsgkerala.in/kuzhurpanchayat/

Notes and References

  1. http://nregalndc.nic.in/netnrega/citizen_html/impl_fund_exp.aspx?flag=GP&state_code=16&state_name=KERALA&district_name=THRISSUR&block_name=Mala&panchayat_code=1607008003&panchayat_name=Kuzhur&finyear=2012-2013&Digest=lB+92C13vhXPnlNVZhit+g Ministry of Rural Development