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Ochanthuruth | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 10°0′0″N 76°14′0″E / 10.00000°N 76.23333°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Ernakulam |
Government | |
• Body | Panchayath |
Area | |
• Total | 4.83 km2 (1.86 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,039 [1] |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 682508
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Telephone code | 0484 |
Vehicle registration | KL 42 |
Nearest city | Kochi |
Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
Civic agency | Panchayath |
Climate | Tropical monsoon ( Köppen) |
Avg. summer temperature | 32 °C (90 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 24 °C (75 °F) |
Ochanthuruth is one of the villages in Vypin, an island in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is on the southern part of Vypin.
It is located at Vypin Island of Ernakulam District. [4]
Ochanthuruth is 3 miles (5 km) north of Kochi.
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.
The lighthouse at Puthuvype attracts a number of tourists. [5] 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.
Significance | Landmarks |
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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 | Our Family Clinic, State Bank of India, Temple, St. Marys L.P. School |
Valappu | Fish Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Vadakke Palli). |