Mattathur

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Mattathur
village
Coordinates: 10°22′45″N 76°19′15″E / 10.37917°N 76.32083°E / 10.37917; 76.32083Coordinates: 10°22′45″N 76°19′15″E / 10.37917°N 76.32083°E / 10.37917; 76.32083
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThrissur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total28,975
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
6XXXXX
Vehicle registrationKL-
Nearest citykodakara

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

Demographics[]

As of 2001 census, Mattathur had a population of 28,975 with 13,929 males and 15,046 females.[1]

Geography[]

Mattahur is situated east of Kodakara, which is about 20 kilometres from Thrissur on the Ernakulam side.

Kodaly is the commercial centre and town. Mattathurkunnu, Vasupuram, Chungal, Avittappilly, Moonnumury, Kodaly, Koplipadam, Kotunga, Katampodu, Mankuttyppadom, Chempuchira, Nooluvally, and Inchakundu are the main towns.

Culture[]

Mattathur has many temples. The best known is the Areswaramsastha temple, which is situated on Aareswaram hill near Vasupuram. It is also known as Mini-Sabarimala and Sthreeklude Samabrimala.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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