Ochanthuruth

Ochanthuruth
village
Ochanthuruth

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 10°0′0″N 76°14′0″E / 10.00000°N 76.23333°E / 10.00000; 76.23333Coordinates: 10°0′0″N 76°14′0″E / 10.00000°N 76.23333°E / 10.00000; 76.23333
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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