Ochanthuruth
Ochanthuruth is one of the villages in Vypin, an island in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is on the southern part of Vypin.
Ochanthuruth | |
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village | |
  Ochanthuruth Location in Kerala, India  Ochanthuruth Ochanthuruth (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°0′0″N 76°14′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayath |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| 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) |
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
| Significance | Landmarks |
|---|---|
| Company peedika | Sree S.S Sabha School (UP) , Cruz Milagres Church (Kurisingal Palli) , Vypeen Hospital |
| Puthuvype | Major Jn. and Shopping area. Beach & Light House, Temples, St. Antony's Shrine, Federal Bank, Post office,Village office, Auditorium, Santa Cruz H.S.S, C.M.E.P.S |
| Schoolmuttom | State Bank of India, Temple, St. Marys LP School |
| Valappu | Fish Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Vadakke Palli). |
| Malipuram | Mosque, Olio bread company, Primary Health Center, Karthedom Church, Panchayat Office. |
References
Aluminium Factory in Malipuram by Karikkassery Family
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