Ashtamichira
| Ashtamichira | |
|---|---|
| village | |
|
A rainbow over coconut trees in a field in Ashtamichira | |
  Ashtamichira Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°16′17″N 76°16′46″E / 10.27147°N 76.279331°ECoordinates: 10°16′17″N 76°16′46″E / 10.27147°N 76.279331°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Taluka | Mukundapuram |
| Panchayat | Mala |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 680 731 |
| Telephone code | 0480 289 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- 45 |
| Nearest city | Chalakudy |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chalakudy |
Ashtamichira is a village in Thrissur district in the South Indian state of Kerala.[1]
Ashtamichira is centered on 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.
Geography and demographics
The closest major cities are Thrissur and Cochin.
Location
- 36 km (22 mi) south west of Thrissur
- 55 km (34 mi) north of Cochin
- 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Chalakudy
- 4 km (2.5 mi) north of Mala
- 18 km (11 mi) north east of Irinjalakuda
- 15 km (9.3 mi) south west of Kodungallur - The historical place, former kingdom and historical port (mussris).
Demographics
- Population -
- Language - Malayalam
- Religions - Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Transport infrastructure
By Road
Ashtamichira lies 10 km (6.2 mi) west of the national highway NH-47.
By Rail
The nearest railway station in Chalakudy, which is 8 km (5.0 mi) away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long distance travelers.
By Air
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Places of worship
Nearest places of worship are:
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.
Vidhya College(upcoming institution for art and culture)