North Paravur

North Paravur
North Paravur
Municipality
	North Paravur North Paravur
	Coordinates: 10°09′N 76°14′E / 10.15°N 76.23°E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Ernakulam
City UA	Kochi
Established	1912
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Body	Municipal Council of North Paravur
• Chairperson	Ramesh D Kurup
• Vice Chairperson	Laiji Biju
Area
• Total	9.02 km2 (3.48 sq mi)
Elevation	13 m (43 ft)
Population
• Total	31,503
• Density	3,490/km2 (9,050/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	683513
Telephone code	0484
Vehicle registration	KL-42
Website	North Paravur Municipality

North Paravur (IPA: [vɐɖɐkːɐn pɐrɐʋuːr]; commonly known as Paravur or Parur, is a municipality^[3] is a major town and municipality in the northwestern part of the Kochi metropolitan area in the Indian state of Kerala. Situated near the confluence of the Periyar River, Chalakudy River, and the Arabian Sea, it serves as an important residential, commercial, and administrative centre in Ernakulam district. North Paravur is part of the Kochi metropolitan area and is located 26 km (16.2 mi) north of the Kochi city centre.

North Paravur is noted for its rich cultural, religious, and historical heritage. The town has been an important centre of trade and settlement since ancient times and formed part of the historic Kingdom of Cochin. It is home to several ancient Hindu temples, churches, and mosques, including the historic Jewish and Syrian Christian heritage sites, most notable being the Chendamangalam Synagogue. North Paravur also occupies an important place in Kerala's maritime history due to its proximity to the ancient port of Muziris. Historically, the town developed as a thriving commercial settlement connected to inland waterways and coastal trade routes.

History

North Paravur was the first constituency to hold elections using Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in 1982. EVMs were used in 50 polling stations out of the total 123.^[4]^[5]

Demographics

As of 2011 Census,^[6] Paravur had a population of 31,503 with 15,060 males and 16,443 females. Paravur municipality have an area of 9.02 km² (3.48 sq mi) with 8,095 families residing in it. 8% of the population was under 6 years of age. Paravur had an average literacy of 96.75% higher than the state average of 94%: male literacy was 97.8% and female literacy was 95.8%.

Geography

Paravur is located at 10.14° N 76.7° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet). The town is situated at north end of Ernakulam district and bordering with Thrissur district. The towns in Thrissur district like Kodungallore, Mala, Chalakudy and the towns Kalamassery, Aluva, Angamaly, Vypin island are located near to this town. The Paravur Taluk lies in the flat delta region of the Periyar river and cut by several canals, which have resulted in the formation of many islands. The Kodungalloor Kayal (backwaters) and Varappuzha Kayal (backwaters) are in this taluk. The town and neighboring areas were deeply affected by floods in 2018 due to heavy rain.^[7]

References

↑ "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
↑ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
↑ "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
↑ K. C. Gopakumar (6 March 2021). "EVMs were used first time in Kerala in 50 booths in 1982". The Hindu. Cochin. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
↑ Cithara Paul (15 March 2017). "EVMs: First ever trial had gone wrong in Kerala in 1982". The Week. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
↑ Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Ernakulam (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 230,231. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
↑ Bureau, Kochi (19 August 2018). "Several areas in North Paravur remain cut off". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 November 2021. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)

External links

Ernakulam District website
http://www.mygothuruth.com Archived 23 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
Remaining Date for North Paravur Municipality Election 2020

[1] "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2024.

[2] "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".

[3] "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2024.

[4] K. C. Gopakumar (6 March 2021). "EVMs were used first time in Kerala in 50 booths in 1982". The Hindu. Cochin. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2024.

[5] Cithara Paul (15 March 2017). "EVMs: First ever trial had gone wrong in Kerala in 1982". The Week. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2024.

[6] Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Ernakulam (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 230,231. Retrieved 14 July 2020.

[7] Bureau, Kochi (19 August 2018). "Several areas in North Paravur remain cut off". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 November 2021. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)

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