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Thrissur, the name derived from
'Tiru-Shiva-Perur' (the town with the name of Lord Shiva) is the cultural
capital of Kerala. The town is built around a hillock top. Its most prominent
feature is the Vadakkumnathan Kshetram or temple which has Shiva as it presiding
deity. |
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| FACT SHEET |
| Area |
3032 sq. km. |
| Population (1993) |
274,225 |
| Altitude |
Sea level |
| Temperature |
Max : 35oC
Min : 22.5oC |
| Rainfall |
254 cm |
| Clothing |
Tropical cottons |
| Tourist season |
September to March | | |
Physiography |
| 54 km long coastal area. South East corner of
the District is bounded by Tamil Nadu. Mountains-Machad, Paravattani, Palapalli,
Kodeswary & Athirapalli. The Periyar, The Chalakudy, The Karuvannur and The
Ponnani (Bharatha Puzha) are the main river systems in the District. |
Access |
Air-The nearest airport is at Cochin,
78 km away.
Rail- Thrissur is linked to most major towns inside and
outside Kerala.
Road-Motorable roads connect Thrissur to several
important centres. |
ROAD MAP |
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