Karalam

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| subdivision_name2 = Thrissur

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| governing_body = Karalam Panchayat

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| area_total_km2 = 17.79

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| population_total = 18359

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| postal_code_type = PIN

| postal_code = 680711

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| area_code = 0480

| registration_plate = KL-45

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Karalam is a small village in Thrissur district in Kerala state of India. It is located 8 km from Irinjalakuda and 18 km from Thrissur.

Economy

Agriculture is the primary industry, but many households have at least one member working abroad, often in the Gulf.

Transport

Bus service connects the village with nearby cities like Thrissur and Irinjalakuda.

Buses to Karalam starts from Irinjalakuda Bus Station. Only private buses service to this area. Bus time to Karalam from Irinjalakuda via Kizhuthani are (AM) 6.00, 6.50, 7.50, 8.30, 9.05, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.05(PM), 12.20, 1.05, 1.45, 2.45, 3.25, 4.00, 5.00, 5.35, 6.15, 6.30, 7.30.

Colleges and schools

Karalam Lower Primary School
Rajarshy M L P S, Kizhuthani
Vellani L P S
Karalam Vocational Higher Secondary School
Tharananellur Arts and Science College,
St. Dominic school Vellani
Vimala central school Thanissery

Landmarks

=Kumaranchira temple=

Karalam is known for its Kumaranchira temple. Only Hindus may enter the temple, but members of other religions also believe in Kumaranchira Bhagavathy (Deity) up to a certain extent and send their offerings to the temple through their Hindu friends or neighbours. The deity is believed to be the sister of the Kodungallur bhagavathy.

=Karuvannur Puzha=

This river marks the northern boundary of Karalam Panchayat. The river is the main source of water for agriculture in the village.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}

=Holy Trinity Church=

The only church in Thrissur District in the name of Holy Trinity.

=Karalam Mosque=

Karalam Muslim juma masjid

Festivals

Kumaranchira temple Bharani utsavam (festival) in March which lasts for 2 days.
Pindi Perunnal in January, second week, every year which lasts for three days.
Karalam Chandanakudam, March 14, every year.

References

External links

http://www.education.kerala.gov.in/schoollist.htm
http://thrissur.nic.in/mukundapuramvillages.asp
http://lsgkerala.in/karalampanchayat {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003012904/http://lsgkerala.in/karalampanchayat/ |date=3 October 2012 }}
http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902161720/http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in/ |date=2 September 2019 }}

Category:Villages in Mukundapuram Taluk