Shoranur
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Shoranur is a town and a municipality
in Palakkad district
, Kerala
,located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River spread over an area of 32.28 km2.it is a major transport hub , having the largest railway station in the state .Kerala Kalamandalam
which is the premier centre for the learning of classical arts like Kathakali
and Koodiyattam
is located at cheruthuruthi
, a kilometre across the river from shornur.
, Shoranur had a population of 42,022. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. the average literacy rate was 84%,which was higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy rate being 85%, and female literacy rate being 82%. 10% of the population is under the age of 6. The population is predominantly Hindu
with sizable Muslim
and Christian
minorities.
. The area passed on to the hands of samoothiri of kozhikode
with the fall of valluvanad. moopil nair
who became the vassal of samoothiri weilded some of his powers till the advent of british
.The palace of Moopil nair can be seen near Eruppe siva temple about 4 km from Shoranur railway station on Shoranur-kavalappara road.
With the British conquest of Malabar, Shoranur became a part of Madras Presidency
. under british
rule Shoranur came into prominence , being at the border of the british empire
and the erstwhile states of Kochi
and Travancore
. With the advent of railways it became one of the most important towns of Malabar
.
setting up of metal industries during the early 1930s ushered in a golden age for the town.
Post Independence with the formation of the state of Kerala
the town became a part of Palakkad
district.
starting the early 1980s the town slowly started to decline , first with the construction of a link line 1 km from the railway station and then by labour issues in the industrial sector, sending the local economy into a state of stagnation.
C K Menon who trained in metallurgy from Sheffield
(U.K.) was the pioneer in this field. In 1929 he set up the first industrial unit in Shornur. His initial success was soon followed by the others with the setting up of similar industries in the area. The railway proximity ushered in a wider market and easy availabilty of raw materials.
Industries flourished during the second world war and after independence thanks to the increase in demand. This continued till the late seventies and early eighties but, with the gulf boom in 1980s there was a severe shortage of labour which pushed the industries into severe losses. The early 21st century ushered in hope as labour situation improved slightly. The older generation still remembers the days when Shornur was the "Sheffield of kerala" or "Manchester of Kerala".
, Kozhikode
, Thrissur
and Nilambur
) . Most of the main line trains operating in Kerala pass through the station or the link line a few meters away from the station. The station serves as a major transit point for the passengers from the Malabar region. Venad express that connects shornur to Trivandrum is one of the many trains originating from here.
People of Shornur have been demanding for a triangular railway station as many of the long distance trains skip Shornur via the link route, 1 km from the station. Triangular station when built will be the second largest railway station in south India.
Shornur has two muncipal bus stands - one at Shornur and other at Kulappully. There are regular private bus services from these bus stands to Thrissur
, Palakkad
, Ottapalam
, Guruvayur
, Pattambi
, Cherpulachery
and Chelakkara
.kulappulli
is the starting point of the kulapully-palakkad highway which was constructed under the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP)..long distance bus transport is provided by KSRTC
. Mayilvahanam group, which is the largest bus operator in the region is based here.
The nearest airport is at Calicut.
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Palakkad district
Palakkad district
Palakkad District is one of the 14 districts of the Indian state of Kerala. The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram District, on the southwest by the Thrissur District and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. The...
, 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....
,located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River spread over an area of 32.28 km2.it is a major transport hub , having the largest railway station in the state .Kerala Kalamandalam
Kerala Kalamandalam
Kerala Kalamandalam , lately renamed as Kalamandalam Deemed University of Art and Culture, is a major centre for learning Indian performing arts, especially those that developed in the southern state of India, with the special emphasis on Kerala. It is situated in the village of Cheruthuruthy in...
which is the premier centre for the learning of classical arts like Kathakali
Kathakali
Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion...
and Koodiyattam
Koodiyattam
Koodiyattam or Kutiyattam is a form of Sanskrit theatre traditionally performed in the state of Kerala, India. Performed in the Sanskrit language in Hindu temples, it is believed to be 2,000 years old...
is located at cheruthuruthi
Cheruthuruthi
Cheruthuruthi a.k.a Vallathol Nagar is a small village in India near Wadakkanchery on the banks of the Nila river. It falls in Talappilly taluk of the revenue district of Thrissur...
, a kilometre across the river from shornur.
Etymology
'Shornur' is believed to be have originated from Cheruvannur, which is found in the Revenue and Railway records.Geography
Shoranur is located at 10.77°N 76.28°E. It has an average elevation of 49 metres (160 feet).Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Shoranur had a population of 42,022. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. the average literacy rate was 84%,which was higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy rate being 85%, and female literacy rate being 82%. 10% of the population is under the age of 6. The population is predominantly Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
with sizable Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
and Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
minorities.
History
Shoranur was a part of Kavalappara Desam which was a petty feudatory under the Raja of valluvanad (Valluvakonathari). It extended from the Bharatapuzha till Mundakkottukurussi. The feudal lord was the Moopil NairMoopil Nair
Moopil Nair is the term used to denote Nair Naduvazhis and Desavazhis of tiny feudal kingdoms on the Malabar Coast, present day Kerala state, South India. Moopil Nairs belonged to the Samanthan Nair subcaste of the Nair caste in the Hindu Caste system...
. The area passed on to the hands of samoothiri of kozhikode
Kozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
with the fall of valluvanad. moopil nair
Moopil Nair
Moopil Nair is the term used to denote Nair Naduvazhis and Desavazhis of tiny feudal kingdoms on the Malabar Coast, present day Kerala state, South India. Moopil Nairs belonged to the Samanthan Nair subcaste of the Nair caste in the Hindu Caste system...
who became the vassal of samoothiri weilded some of his powers till the advent of british
British
The word British is an adjective referring in various ways to the United Kingdom or the island of Great Britain and its people and language.People...
.The palace of Moopil nair can be seen near Eruppe siva temple about 4 km from Shoranur railway station on Shoranur-kavalappara road.
With the British conquest of Malabar, Shoranur became a part of Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency , officially the Presidency of Fort St. George and also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision of British India...
. under british
British
The word British is an adjective referring in various ways to the United Kingdom or the island of Great Britain and its people and language.People...
rule Shoranur came into prominence , being at the border of the british empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
and the erstwhile states of Kochi
Kingdom of Cochin
Kingdom of Cochin was a late medieval Hindu kingdom and later Princely State on the Malabar Coast, South India...
and Travancore
Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian Princely State with its capital at Padmanabhapuram or Trivandrum ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of...
. With the advent of railways it became one of the most important towns of Malabar
Malabar District
Malabar District was an administrative district of Madras Presidency in British India and independent India's Madras State. The British district included the present-day districts of Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad , and Chavakad Taluk of Thrissur District in the northern part of...
.
setting up of metal industries during the early 1930s ushered in a golden age for the town.
Post Independence with the formation of the state of 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....
the town became a part of Palakkad
Palakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
district.
starting the early 1980s the town slowly started to decline , first with the construction of a link line 1 km from the railway station and then by labour issues in the industrial sector, sending the local economy into a state of stagnation.
Industries
Shornur is a part of the palakkad industrial belt,having one of the three industrial estates of the district. The region manufacture agricultural tools consisting of axes, shovels, sickles, spades etc. The products are widely used in kerala and the neighbouring states and are even exported.- History
C K Menon who trained in metallurgy from Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
(U.K.) was the pioneer in this field. In 1929 he set up the first industrial unit in Shornur. His initial success was soon followed by the others with the setting up of similar industries in the area. The railway proximity ushered in a wider market and easy availabilty of raw materials.
Industries flourished during the second world war and after independence thanks to the increase in demand. This continued till the late seventies and early eighties but, with the gulf boom in 1980s there was a severe shortage of labour which pushed the industries into severe losses. The early 21st century ushered in hope as labour situation improved slightly. The older generation still remembers the days when Shornur was the "Sheffield of kerala" or "Manchester of Kerala".
Transport
Shornur Junction is the largest Railway Junction in kerala with seven platforms and railway lines to 4 different routes (PalakkadPalakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
, Kozhikode
Kozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
, Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
and Nilambur
Nilambur
Nilambur is a municipality and a taluk in the Malappuram district of Kerala, South India. It is famous for its forests, especially its wildlife habitats, rivers, waterfalls and teak plantations. It is situated close to the Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River...
) . Most of the main line trains operating in Kerala pass through the station or the link line a few meters away from the station. The station serves as a major transit point for the passengers from the Malabar region. Venad express that connects shornur to Trivandrum is one of the many trains originating from here.
- Triangular station
People of Shornur have been demanding for a triangular railway station as many of the long distance trains skip Shornur via the link route, 1 km from the station. Triangular station when built will be the second largest railway station in south India.
Shornur has two muncipal bus stands - one at Shornur and other at Kulappully. There are regular private bus services from these bus stands to Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
, Palakkad
Palakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
, Ottapalam
Ottapalam
Ottapalam is a town in Palakkad District of Kerala state in India. It is also the headquarters of Ottapalam taluk. Situated on the banks of the Bharathappuzha river , it has a rich cultural heritage and has played host to many historic events. It is famous for having several films shot here...
, Guruvayur
Guruvayur
Guruvayur is a municipal town in Thrissur District, of Kerala State in India. It houses the famous Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, the fourth biggest temple in India in terms of the number of devotees per day.-History:Guruvayur, according to the legends may be 5,000 years old as the Guruvayur...
, Pattambi
Pattambi
Pattambi is one of the major town in the Palakkad district of the state of Kerala, South India. The place got its name from Batta Nambi. Once under Nedunganad Samanthas of Chera Kings. Later on Zamoothiri Raja annexed this place to his country and kept under the control of Eralpad Raja, the second...
, Cherpulachery
Cherpulachery
Cherpulassery or Cherplassery/Cherpalchery is a small town in Palakkad district of Kerala state, south India. It is in Ottapalam taluk, known for its eminent and prolific contributions to the world of culture. Geographically, it is a tri-junction of roads converging from three towns -- Ottapalam,...
and Chelakkara
Chelakkara
Chelakkara is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. It is one of the constituencies in Thrissur district.-Geography:Chelakara is located at . It has an average elevation of .-Religion:...
.kulappulli
Kulappulli
Kulappulli, located in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India, is adjacent to the town of Shoranur, which is one of the railway junctions in Kerala.- Geography :...
is the starting point of the kulapully-palakkad highway which was constructed under the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP)..long distance bus transport is provided by KSRTC
KSRTC
KSRTC may refer to:* Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation* Kerala State Road Transport Corporation...
. Mayilvahanam group, which is the largest bus operator in the region is based here.
The nearest airport is at Calicut.
Politics
shornur became a muncipality in 1978 and is divided into 27 electoral wards .it is a part of Shornur Legislative Assembly Constituency and Palakkad Parliamentary Constituency.Major industrial units
- South India Metal Company
- the metal industries
- Sree Narayana Metal Industries
other enterprises
- government press
- Mayilvahanam Group
- Sankar foundries
- Nila group
- Kelco Group, Vallapuzha,
- Lilacc'z Design India Pvt Ltd
- Infinisgroup,Shoranur
- Concepts Unlimited
- Karippal Motors
Educational institutions
- Al Ameen Engineering College
- Ariyanchira UP School
- St.Theresa's Convent School
- M.P.M.M.S.N Trust college
- S.N Trust Central School
- S.N Trust H S S
- Technical High School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- Carmel School
- Vishnu Ayurveda College
- K.V.R High School
- Govt. High School Ganeshgiri
- jyoti engineering college
- ICCONS Kavalapara
- IPT & GPT College Red gate
- Lilacc'z Institute of Design
- NI English School
other Amenities
- the shornur fire stationFire stationA fire station is a structure or other area set aside for storage of firefighting apparatus , personal protective equipment, fire hose, fire extinguishers, and other fire extinguishing equipment...
is located at kulappulliKulappulliKulappulli, located in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India, is adjacent to the town of Shoranur, which is one of the railway junctions in Kerala.- Geography :...
. - p.k Das institute of medical sciences located 5 km from shornur at vaniamkulam on the kulappulliKulappulliKulappulli, located in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India, is adjacent to the town of Shoranur, which is one of the railway junctions in Kerala.- Geography :...
-palakkadPalakkadPalakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
highway. - Dr j family dental clinic.
Tourist attractions
- Indian Institute of Panchakarma, Shornur
- Kerala KalamandalamKerala KalamandalamKerala Kalamandalam , lately renamed as Kalamandalam Deemed University of Art and Culture, is a major centre for learning Indian performing arts, especially those that developed in the southern state of India, with the special emphasis on Kerala. It is situated in the village of Cheruthuruthy in...
2 km enroute to Thrissur - Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam
- Kayiliyad Pooram,
Nearest places
- kulappulliKulappulliKulappulli, located in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India, is adjacent to the town of Shoranur, which is one of the railway junctions in Kerala.- Geography :...
2 km north - OttapalamOttapalamOttapalam is a town in Palakkad District of Kerala state in India. It is also the headquarters of Ottapalam taluk. Situated on the banks of the Bharathappuzha river , it has a rich cultural heritage and has played host to many historic events. It is famous for having several films shot here...
13 km east - PalakkadPalakkadPalakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
50 km east - ThrissurThrissurThis article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
33 km south - PattambiPattambiPattambi is one of the major town in the Palakkad district of the state of Kerala, South India. The place got its name from Batta Nambi. Once under Nedunganad Samanthas of Chera Kings. Later on Zamoothiri Raja annexed this place to his country and kept under the control of Eralpad Raja, the second...
15 km west - CherpulacheryCherpulacheryCherpulassery or Cherplassery/Cherpalchery is a small town in Palakkad district of Kerala state, south India. It is in Ottapalam taluk, known for its eminent and prolific contributions to the world of culture. Geographically, it is a tri-junction of roads converging from three towns -- Ottapalam,...
17 km northeast - Wadakancherry 13 km south
- VallapuzhaVallapuzhaVallapuzha is a village in Palakkad district in the state of Kerala, India. It's a village which is very near to Shoranur, Ottapalam, Pattambi and Cherpulasseri. One of the main attraction of this place is the famous Kuruvattur Shiva Temple. The moorthy here is believed to be Swayambhoo and hence...
7 km north east - KochiKochi-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
117 km south - KozhikodeKozhikodeKozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
103 km northeast - CoimbatoreCoimbatoreCoimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
105 km east
nearest airports
- cochin International AirportCochin International AirportCochin International Airport is an international airport located in Nedumbassery, a suburb on the outskirts of the city of Kochi about northeast of downtown Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is the busiest and largest airport in the state of Kerala...
Apprx 87 km - Calicut International AirportCalicut International AirportCalicut International Airport , also known as Karipur Airport, is an International Airport serving the city of Kozhikode , Kerala, India. The airport is located in Karipur, Malappuram district about from the Kozhikode Railway Station and from the city of Malappuram, with the closest railway...
85 km - Coimbatore International Airport 113 km