# Karalam

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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{no footnotes|date=November 2009}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Karalam
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| settlement_type = village
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|10|23|0|N|76|11|0|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = [State](/source/States_and_territories_of_India)
| subdivision_name1 = [Kerala](/source/Kerala)
| subdivision_type2 = [District](/source/List_of_districts_of_India)
| subdivision_name2 = [Thrissur](/source/Thrissur_district)
| established_title = <!-- Established -->
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| governing_body = Karalam Panchayat
| unit_pref = Metric
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| area_total_km2 = 17.79
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| population_total = 16594
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = 1032
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam_language), [English](/source/English_language)
| timezone1 = [IST](/source/Indian_Standard_Time)
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [PIN](/source/Postal_Index_Number)
| postal_code = 680711
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 0480
| registration_plate = [KL](/source/List_of_RTO_districts_in_India)-45
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| blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy
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'''Karalam''' is a village in [Thrissur](/source/Thrissur_district) district in [Kerala](/source/Kerala) state of [India](/source/India).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karalam Village Population - Mukundapuram - Thrissur, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/627886-karalam-kerala.html |access-date=2026-01-10 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> It is located 8&nbsp;km from [Irinjalakuda](/source/Irinjalakuda) and 18&nbsp;km from [Thrissur](/source/Thrissur).

==Economy==

[Agriculture](/source/Agriculture) is the primary industry, but many households have at least one member working abroad, often in the Gulf.

==Transport==

Bus service connects the village with nearby cities like [Thrissur](/source/Thrissur) and [Irinjalakuda](/source/Irinjalakuda).
Buses to Karalam starts from Irinjalakuda Bus Station. Only private buses service to this area. Bus time to Karalam from Irinjalakuda via [Kizhuthani](/source/Kizhuthani) are (AM) 6.00, 6.50, 7.50, 8.30, 9.05, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.05(PM), 12.20, 1.05, 1.45, 2.45, 3.25, 4.00, 5.00, 5.35, 6.15, 6.30, 7.30.

==Colleges and schools==

* Karalam Lower Primary School
* Rajarshy M L P S, Kizhuthani
* Vellani L P S
* Karalam Vocational Higher Secondary School
* Tharananellur Arts and Science College,
* St. Dominic school Vellani
* Vimala central school Thanissery

==Landmarks==

===Kumaranchira temple===

Karalam is known for its Kumaranchira temple. Only [Hindus](/source/Hindus) may enter the temple, but members of other religions also believe in Kumaranchira [Bhagavathy](/source/Bhagavathy) (Deity) up to a certain extent and send their offerings to the temple through their Hindu friends or neighbours. The deity is believed to be the sister of the [Kodungallur](/source/Kodungallur) bhagavathy.

===Karuvannur Puzha===
This river marks the northern boundary of Karalam Panchayat. The river is the main source of water for agriculture in the village.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}

===Holy Trinity Church===
The only church in Thrissur District in the name of Holy Trinity.

===Karalam Mosque===
Karalam Muslim juma masjid

==Festivals==
* Kumaranchira temple Bharani utsavam (festival) in March which lasts for 2 days.
* Pindi Perunnal in January, second week, every year which lasts for three days.
*Karalam Chandanakudam, March 14, every year.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* http://www.education.kerala.gov.in/schoollist.htm
* http://thrissur.nic.in/mukundapuramvillages.asp
* http://lsgkerala.in/karalampanchayat {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003012904/http://lsgkerala.in/karalampanchayat/ |date=3 October 2012 }}
* http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902161720/http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in/ |date=2 September 2019 }}

{{Thrissur district}}

Category:Villages in Mukundapuram Taluk

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