Varavoor
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Varavoor | |
|---|---|
Residential Village | |
 Mulloorkkara Railway Station near Varavoor | |
  Varavoor Location in Kerala, India  Varavoor Varavoor (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°43′0″N 76°13′0″E / 10.71667°N 76.21667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 8,944 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680585 |
| Telephone code | 04884 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-48 |
| Nearest city | Thrissur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Alathur |
Varavoor, a residential village in Thrissur district is in the state of Kerala, India.[1] It is widely believed that this village was situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha during prehistoric times. Shrinking of the river over several millennia of human settlements has moved the village more distant from its banks. It is surrounded by small green hills and is 30 mins drive away from the cultural capital of Kerala. Varavoor was declared "litigation-free" village on 7 May 2000.[2] Climatic conditions in and around Varavoor varies around the year. The well-known Palakkal Pooram is usually held in the month of February welcoming tourists from different parts of the country. During the month of February, paddy fields surrounding the Palakkal temple is usually fallow after harvest.
Varavoor is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Several herbs and plant species are found in small patches around the place. Main occupation of the people used to be agriculture. Many youngsters had relocated to cities looking for a white collar job in the past and agriculture has since taken a backseat, like elsewhere in the state. Once lush green paddy fields are now dry barren pieces of land. Animals mainly include domestic livestock and cattle. Small animals like mongoose, porcupine, squirrels etc. were once in abundance. When the habitat of animals like snakes, peacocks, foxes, monkeys, deer and boars were disturbed, they took on to the remaining paddy fields and rubber plantations. Now many of these animals are sighted regularly in the fields and bushes. Depletion of water bodies have driven away many species of birds which used to flock in and roost in the locality.
Demographics
Geology
Outskirts of Varavoor were found to be the epicenter of tremors[4] and relatively strong quakes reported in the district. A seismometer has also been installed in the locality to record these tremors.
Culture and Religion
This village was a part of Chera Kingdom once and was later invaded by Tipu Sultan. Chera kings were ardent Shaivas and the legend says that they had built 108 Shiva temples in the neighborhood. Almost all these temples were lost in the ebb of time. Thanks to Archaeological Survey of India, we can still experience the ancient temple architecture in Thirumathaliyappan temple,[5] preserved intact. The villagers have also resurrected some Shivalingas from ruins and one such Shivalinga worshipped in Keezhthali Mahadeva Temple[6] stands tall as one of the biggest In India.
Remnants of ancient homes and burial urns were also discovered and excavated not very far from the locality. The village is now religiously and culturally rich with Hinduism, Islam and Christianity in practice. A dilapidated shrine, believed to be that of a Jain temple, is also found at a distance of 15 Km from here, approx.
Churches
- Our Lady of Divine Love Church Varavoor[7]
Temples
- Cheloor Sri Devi Chira Anthimahakalankavu
- Varavur Palakkal Bhagawathy Temple
- Keezhthali Sree Mahadeva Temple
- Ramankulangara Ayyappan Kavu Temple
- Moorkkan Kulangara Sree Mahadeva Temple
- Methrukkovil Kottaram Shiva Temple
- Thali Nedumbrayur Thirumuthaliyappan Temple
- Sree Viruttanam Bhagavathy temple
- Madapathi Ayyappan kovil
Mosques
- Thali Mosque
- Thaqwa Masjid Thali
- Mohiyuddin Masjid Naduvattam
- Varavoor Makham Sherief (Valavu)
- Kumarappanal Mosque
- Kottupuram Mosque
Transport
Varavoor is connected by road and rail.
Road
From State Highway 22 (Thrissur - Shornoor high way SH22) Varavoor is 10 minutes drive.
Rail
- Mullurkara railway station - 7 km away
- Vallathol Nagar railway station - 8 km away
- Wadakkanchery railway station - 11 km away
- Shoranur Junction railway station - 13 km away
- Thrissur railway station - 25 km away
Air
- Cochin International Airport - 78 km
- Calicut International Airport - 78 km
Landmarks
The Kerala Kalamandalam is just 20 min drive from here.
The popular landmark in Varavoor is the Varavoor Valavu junction Varavoor Valavu Junction
Post Office
The Varavoor Post Office is situated on the Chittanda-Thallasery Road. It is just 400 meters from the Panchayat office and 600 metres for Varavoor Valavu Junction Varavoor Post Office
