| Velur Veloor |
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| — village — | |
| Coordinates | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Thrissur district |
| Population • Density |
22,155 (2001[update]) • 782 /km2 (2,025 /sq mi) |
| Sex ratio | 0.89 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy • Male |
90.15% • 92.99% |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area | 28.32 square kilometres (10.93 sq mi) |
Velur or Veloor (Malayalam : വേലൂര്) is a village and panchayat in Thalapilly taluk, Thrissur district, Kerala, India with a population of 22,155.[1] Other places close to Velur are Kechery, Wadakkanchery etc.
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This village was a part of Chengazhinad (one of the 18 states of Cochin Kingdom) under rule of Chengazhi Nambiar or (Champ Azhi Nambi).(http://lsgkerala.in/velurpanchayat/history/)
The nearest railhead is Wadakkanchery.
Transport is provided by State owned Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private transport bus operators. Road transport is also supported by private taxis and autorickshaws also called autos.
Velur is centered around the St. Francis Xavier Forane Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, which is a protected monument[2] in the Archdiocese of Thrissur with considerable antiquity and spiritual heritage. Historically this Forane church has been the mother church of many parishes. Four Forane divisions have come into existence out of this church. The fame of the church is closely linked with the fame of its founder, Fr. Johann Ernst Hanxleden,[2] who is popularly known as Arnos Padiri.[3] This Jesuit priest from Germany has given his energy not only to Velur but to the whole world through his literary works. It is believed that the Velur church was founded by Arnos Padiri about three centuries ago on 3 December 1712 in honor of St. Francis Xavier.
Manimalarkavu temple (one of the 18 royal temples (pathinettara kavu) under Cochin Kingdom) is a major place of worship for Hindus in Velur. "Manimalarkavu pooram" festival (usually it falls between February 15 to March 10 ) is one of the major attractions of tourists as it is colourful by the man-made horses of very huge sizes, which is rarely seen in other places. These man made horses (considers the daughter of the goddess) representing from each small localities (desham ) from this village (including from some neighbouring villages) and this festival is known as Kumbha Bharani. During these days many devi (goddess) temples in Kerala celebrating the yearly festivals in different ways.
There are many other worships places in Velur village. They are mainly Cheramankadu ayyapan temple. Velur Karthiani temple, Kandamkolangara Shiva temple, Cherunthala Shiva temple, Kurur Krishna temple, Kuttikattukolangare Devi temple, St. Antoney's church Thandilum, Sree Rama Swami Temple Vellatanjur, Thandilum Mosque etc.
Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure (KSITI) Ltd, a Government of Kerala undertaking, has identified a one-acre plot in Kiraloor village in Velur Panchayath as the location for setting up a Technolodge. Only two such locations have been identified in Thrissur District for this purpose. The other location is in Adat Panchayath.[4]
The village has some important government offices - like the Village office, post office, Telephone Exchange (BSNL) etc. The village is covered under all cellular / mobile operators (GSM and CDMA) in Kerala circle.