Ochanthuruth
| Ochanthuruth | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Ochanthuruth Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°0′0″N 76°14′0″E / 10.00000°N 76.23333°ECoordinates: 10°0′0″N 76°14′0″E / 10.00000°N 76.23333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayath |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 682508 |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL 42 |
| Nearest city | Kochi |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
| Civic agency | Panchayath |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Ochanthuruth is one of the villages in Vypin, an island in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is on the southern part of Vypin.
Geography
It is located at .[1]
Location
Ochanthuruth is 3 miles (5 km) north of Kochi.
Getting there
The commissioning of the Goshree bridges in 2004 has greatly improved the connectivity to Vypin island from the mainland. Regular ferry and boat services are also available between Vypin and Fort Kochi.
Tourism
The lighthouse at Puthuvype attracts a number of tourists.[2] The lighthouse is open to tourists on all days from 3 pm to 5 pm. The famous Cherai Beach and Pallipuram Fort are near Ochanthuruth.
Bus stops
| Bus Stop | Significance |
|---|---|
| Company-Peedika | Cruz Milagris Church Designed by Portuguese, Infant Jesus School, SSS UP School. |
| Puthuvype | Major junction and shopping area. The Light House, Temples, Churches, Beach, The Federal Bank, Post office, Auditorium, Santa Cruz High School, C.M.E.P.S, St. Antony's Church, Village office. |
| Schoolmuttom | State Bank of India, Temple, St. Marys LP School |
| Valappu | Fish Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. |
| Malipuram | Mosque, Olio bread company, Primary Health Center, Karthedom Church, Panchayat Office. |
References
Aluminium Factory in Malipuram by Karikkassery Family
External links
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