Thuruthipuram

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Thuruthipuram, also known as 'Chathedam Thuruthipuram', is on the border between Thrissur and Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. The place is on the riverside in bay. One main speciality is travelling facility maintained between the mentioned districts. For example it is possible to take diversion to Paravur through a ferry called 'Thuruthipram-Gothiruthu'. From Thuruthipuram it is possible to go to Kodungallur through 'Thruruthipram-Kottapuram' ferry. From kottapuram, we can travel to Kodungallur, Paravur, Thrissur etc. Nowadays instead of this ferry, a bridge is constructed to link these places. So that it will be very easy to go these places. From Thuruthipuram it is possible to go Puthenvelikkara, Mala, Chalakkudy etc through the bus route connection. The journey time to these places is very less.

The place contains Schools, College & Hospital which is controlled by the Church. There is a post office also (Pin Code: 680667). The Church name is St: Francis Assisi Church which is Latic Catholic one belongs to Kottapuram Diocese. The place is very beautiful with rivers and full of greenish.

The place is situated by different religion people. Mainly Hindus & Christians. Especially there are fishermans too. So its easy to get fresh fish. The only problem is that during raining times the lower area gets flooded. Except that all are very good.

Author: Jolly Kannampuzha