Ashtamichira
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Ashtamichira is a village in Thrissur
district in the South India
n state of Kerala
. Set in lush greenery, Ashtamichira embodies the spirit of countryside living with modern conveniences
.
Ashtamichira is centered around 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.
north of Cochin west of Chalakudy
north of Mala
north east of Irinjalakuda
south west of Kodungallur
- The historical place and formar Kingdom & Historical port (mussris)
From Chalakudy - Drive west from Chalakudy on the railway station road and continue on the road past railway station. Ashtamichira Junction is 10 km (6.2 mi) from Chalakudy north junction. At Ashtamichira junction, turning left takes you towards Mala and further towards Kodungallur
and turning right takes you to Kodakara.
From Thrissur - Drive south from Thrissur on NH-47. At Kodakara junction take a right towards Mala. Ashtamichira junction is on the way to Mala through Aloor. Total distance- 36 km (22.4 mi).
From Cochin - Drive north from Cochin on NH-47. At Chalakudy, take a left towards railway station and travel 10 km. Total Distance- 55 km (34.2 mi)
From Mala - Drive north from Mala towards Trichur. Ashtamichira is on the way, 4 km down.
By Train
The nearest railway station in Chalakudy, which is 8 km away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long distance travellers. An autorickshaw or taxi from the railway station will comfortably take you to Ashtamichira. Expect the friendly driver to take you to the exact address, by the mere mention of name, a bonus of countryside living!
By Air
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport
(COK), which is about 25 km away. A taxi ride to Ashtamichira costs around Rs.350 and is a rewarding experience, for the scenic wayside beauty it offers.
Nearest places of worship are:
Temples
Ashtamichira Mahadeva Kshetram
Pambumekkatu Mana
Chakkamparambu Temple
Kannankattil Temple
Maniyankavu Temple
Urundolil Temple
Grameena Vayanasala (Library)
Jeevana Kala Kshetram (Art of Living Center)
ASHA Auditorium
Navaratna Auditorium
SYS Marekkadu Unit
AMLP School Marekkadu
St Antonys Balabavan
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
district in the South India
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
n state of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. Set in lush greenery, Ashtamichira embodies the spirit of countryside living with modern conveniences
Modern conveniences
Modern conveniences or Mod cons are labor-saving devices that make a task easier to perform than a traditional method. Because of the historical use of the term, and the differences in lifestyles around the world, the term is a relative term based upon the conveniences previously available to a...
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Ashtamichira is centered around 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
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in the past decade has started to show its effect in the community's shift away from agriculture.
Location
south west of ThrissurThrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
north of Cochin west of Chalakudy
Chalakudy
Chalakudy is a municipal town situated on the banks of Chalakudy River in Thrissur District of the Kerala State in India. It is the base camp for travellers to Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls...
north of Mala
Mala, Kerala
Mala is the name of a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala, south India. K. Karunakaran, the former Chief Minister of Kerala, represented Mala constituency from 1965 to 1995. The famous Malayalam film actor Mala Aravindan is also a native of Mala. There is a Jewish synagogue at Mala town ). ...
north east of Irinjalakuda
Irinjalakuda
Irinjalakuda is a municipal town situated in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India. It is famous for the sprawling Koodalmanikyam Temple that has Bharata as the main deity and the St Thomas Cathedral in the heart of the City...
south west of Kodungallur
Kodungallur
Kodungallur is a municipality in Thrissur District, in the state of Kerala, India on the Malabar Coast. Kodungallur is located about 29 km northwest of Kochi city and 38 km Southwest of Thrissur, on National Highway 17 . Muziris the ancient seaport at the mouth of the Periyar River was...
- The historical place and formar Kingdom & Historical port (mussris)
Political Units
- Village - Vadama, Vadakkumbhagam
- Panchayat - Mala
- Taluk - Mukundapuram
- District - Thrissur
- State - Kerala
- Country - India
- Pin Code - 680 731
Demographics
- Population - (Need a contribution here)
- Language - Malayalam
- Religions - Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Getting there
By RoadFrom Chalakudy - Drive west from Chalakudy on the railway station road and continue on the road past railway station. Ashtamichira Junction is 10 km (6.2 mi) from Chalakudy north junction. At Ashtamichira junction, turning left takes you towards Mala and further towards Kodungallur
Kodungallur
Kodungallur is a municipality in Thrissur District, in the state of Kerala, India on the Malabar Coast. Kodungallur is located about 29 km northwest of Kochi city and 38 km Southwest of Thrissur, on National Highway 17 . Muziris the ancient seaport at the mouth of the Periyar River was...
and turning right takes you to Kodakara.
From Thrissur - Drive south from Thrissur on NH-47. At Kodakara junction take a right towards Mala. Ashtamichira junction is on the way to Mala through Aloor. Total distance- 36 km (22.4 mi).
From Cochin - Drive north from Cochin on NH-47. At Chalakudy, take a left towards railway station and travel 10 km. Total Distance- 55 km (34.2 mi)
From Mala - Drive north from Mala towards Trichur. Ashtamichira is on the way, 4 km down.
By Train
The nearest railway station in Chalakudy, which is 8 km away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long distance travellers. An autorickshaw or taxi from the railway station will comfortably take you to Ashtamichira. Expect the friendly driver to take you to the exact address, by the mere mention of name, a bonus of countryside living!
By Air
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Cochin International Airport is an international airport located in Nedumbassery, a suburb on the outskirts of the city of Kochi about northeast of downtown Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is the busiest and largest airport in the state of Kerala...
(COK), which is about 25 km away. A taxi ride to Ashtamichira costs around Rs.350 and is a rewarding experience, for the scenic wayside beauty it offers.
Places of worship
Temples
Ashtamichira Mahadeva Kshetram
Pambumekkatu Mana
Chakkamparambu Temple
Kannankattil Temple
Maniyankavu Temple
Urundolil Temple
- 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)Grameena Vayanasala (Library)
Jeevana Kala Kshetram (Art of Living Center)
ASHA Auditorium
Navaratna Auditorium
SYS Marekkadu Unit
AMLP School Marekkadu
St Antonys Balabavan