Ashtamichira

Ashtamichira
village
A rainbow over coconut trees in a field in Ashtamichira
Ashtamichira Show map of Kerala Ashtamichira Show map of India Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 10°16′17″N 76°16′46″E / 10.27147°N 76.279331°E / 10.27147; 76.279331Coordinates: 10°16′17″N 76°16′46″E / 10.27147°N 76.279331°E / 10.27147; 76.279331
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thrissur
Taluka	Mukundapuram
Panchayat	Mala
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	680 731
Telephone code	0480 289
Vehicle registration	KL- 45
Nearest city	Chalakudy
Lok Sabha constituency	Chalakudy

Ashtamichira is a village in Thrissur district in the South Indian state of Kerala.^[1]

Ashtamichira is centered on the Ashtamichira junction, which houses major businesses and establishments. It has also been a center of growth in the past decade, with numerous businesses opening up in the area. The vast paddy fields and coconut groves that surround Ashtamichira represent the core strength of the area, which is agriculture. Ashtamichira has historically been an agrarian community, but the economic growth of India in the past decade has started to show its effect in the community's shift away from agriculture.

Geography and demographics

The closest major cities are Thrissur and Cochin.

Location

• 36 km (22 mi) south west of Thrissur
• 55 km (34 mi) north of Cochin
• 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Chalakudy
• 4 km (2.5 mi) north of Mala
• 18 km (11 mi) north east of Irinjalakuda
• 15 km (9.3 mi) south west of Kodungallur - The historical place, former kingdom and historical port (mussris).

Demographics

• Population -
• Language - Malayalam
• Religions - Hinduism, Christianity, Islam

Transport infrastructure

By Road

Ashtamichira lies 10 km (6.2 mi) west of the national highway NH-47.

By Rail

The nearest railway station in Chalakudy, which is 8 km (5.0 mi) away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long distance travelers.

By Air

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about 25 km (16 mi) away.

Places of worship

Ashtamichira Mahadeva Kshetram with its ambalakkulam in the foreground.

Nearest places of worship are:

• Temples
  • Ashtamichira Mahadeva Kshetram
  • Urundolil Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram
  • Pambumekkatu Mana
  • Chakkamparambu Kshetram
  • Kannankattil Kshetram
  • Maniyankavu Kshetram
• Mosques
  • Kattikarakunnu Juma Masjid
  • Ashtamichira east Juma Masjid
  • Umer Farooq Juma Masjid & Hilaliya Madrassa, Marekkad
• Churches
  • St. Thomas Forane Church, Ambazhakadu
  • St. Antonys Church, Puliyilakunnu

Establishments

Gandhi Smaraka High School (GSHS)
Gandhi Smaraka Lower Primary School(GSLPS)
Nalanda College(Educational institution)
Grameena Vayanasala (Library)
Jeevana Kala Kshetram (Art of Living Center)
ASHA Auditorium
Navaratna Hypermarket
Bismi Supermarket
Vidhya College(upcoming institution for art and culture)

References

External links

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