Ashtamichira

Ashtamichira
village

A rainbow over coconut trees in a field in Ashtamichira
Ashtamichira
Ashtamichira

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 10°16′17″N 76°16′46″E / 10.27147°N 76.279331°E / 10.27147; 76.279331Coordinates: 10°16′17″N 76°16′46″E / 10.27147°N 76.279331°E / 10.27147; 76.279331
Country  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Taluka Mukundapuram
Panchayat Mala
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 680 731
Telephone code 0480 289
Vehicle registration KL- 45
Nearest city Chalakudy
Lok Sabha constituency Chalakudy

Ashtamichira is a village in Thrissur district in the South Indian state of Kerala.[1]

Ashtamichira is centered on the Ashtamichira junction, which houses major businesses and establishments. It has also been a center of growth in the past decade, with numerous businesses opening up in the area. The vast paddy fields and coconut groves that surround Ashtamichira represent the core strength of the area, which is agriculture. Ashtamichira has historically been an agrarian community, but the economic growth of India in the past decade has started to show its effect in the community's shift away from agriculture.

Geography and demographics

The closest major cities are Thrissur and Cochin.

Location

Demographics

Transport infrastructure

By Road

Ashtamichira lies 10 km (6.2 mi) west of the national highway NH-47.

By Rail

The nearest railway station in Chalakudy, which is 8 km (5.0 mi) away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long distance travelers.

By Air

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about 25 km (16 mi) away.

Places of worship

Ashtamichira Mahadeva Kshetram with its ambalakkulam in the foreground.

Nearest places of worship are:

Establishments

Gandhi Smaraka High School (GSHS)
Gandhi Smaraka Lower Primary School(GSLPS)
Nalanda College(Educational institution)
Grameena Vayanasala (Library)
Jeevana Kala Kshetram (Art of Living Center)
ASHA Auditorium
Navaratna Hypermarket
Bismi Supermarket
Vidhya College(upcoming institution for art and culture)

References

External links

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