Ochanthuruth
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Ochanthuruth is one of the villages in Vypin
, an island in Ernakulam district
, Kerala
, India
. It is on the southern part of Vypin.
and Pallipuram Fort
are near Ochanthuruth.
Vypin
Vypin or Vypeen is one among a group of islands, that form part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The island is about 27 km long...
, an island in Ernakulam district
Ernakulam district
-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is on the southern part of Vypin.
Tourism
The lighthouse at Ochanthuruth attracts a number of tourists. The lighthouse is open to tourists on all days from 3 pm to 5 pm. The famous Cherai BeachCherai Beach
Cherai Beach is located in Vypin island, Kochi, India. Cherai Beach is just 25 km from Kochi, and 30 km from Cochin International Airport. The nearest towns are North Paravur and Kodungallur and the nearest railway station is Aluva .The 15 km of long golden beach is clean,...
and Pallipuram Fort
Pallipuram Fort
Pallipuram Fort is in Ernakulam district of Kerala, south India. It was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is the oldest existing European fort in India. In 1789 the Dutch captured the fort in 1661 and sold it to the State of Travancore in 1789. This fort is situated in the northern extremity of...
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 Federal Bank, Post office, Movies, Auditorium, Temple, 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, Kaippillil House, Mangalath House, |
| Valappu | Fish Market, Priyanka theater, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. |
| Malipuram | Mosque, Olio bread company, Primary Health Center, Karthedom, Church, Panchayat Office, Thundiyil Fmly, Ephraim's home |