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Thrissur - The
Land of Culture
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Telephone
Code |
++91-487 |
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Area
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3032Km2 |
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Altitude |
Sea Level
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Population |
1,203,342 |
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Population
Growth |
0.870% |
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Sex Ratio
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1058 |
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Average
rainfall |
29cm |
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Per.
Capita annual income |
$ 445.04 |
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Literacy
Rate |
92.56% |
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Cash Crops |
paddy,
coconut, vegetables |
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Wildlife |
cranes,
monkey |
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Thrissur,
situated just north of Kochi is considered to be the
cultural capital of Kerala. Rich in history, cultural
heritage and archeological wealth, this festival district has witnessed many rulers and dynasties
starting with the Zamorins, Tipu Sultan to the Dutch and the British.
The state derives its name from the word 'thr-siva–perur',
means "the town of Lord Shiva". In fact, the city of Thrissur is built around the Shiva Temple, Vadakunathan
Kshethram. It is one of the largest and most famous temples in Kerala. Every
year in March Thrissur is the scene of the extravagantly colourful
Pooram festival. |
Life in
Thrissur
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