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Thevara
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Thevara |
| native_name | തേവര |
| native_name_lang | ml |
| settlement_type | Ward |
| image_skyline | ThevaraDSW.jpg |
| image_caption | A view of Thevara from Kundannur bridge |
| pushpin_map | India Kerala |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Kerala, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | City |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Kerala |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Ernakulam |
| established_title | |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Malayalam, English |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | PIN |
| postal_code | 682013 |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| area_code | 0484 |
| registration_plate | KL-07 |
| blank1_name_sec1 | Nearest city |
| blank1_info_sec1 | Kochi |
| blank2_name_sec1 | Lok Sabha constituency |
| blank2_info_sec1 | Ernakulam |
Thevara is a ward of Kochi, Kerala.
Location
| title = Places around Thevara | Northwest = Ravipuram | North = Kadavanthra | Northeast = Kundannoor | West = Willingdon Island, Fort Kochi | Centre = Konthuruthy | East = Maradu | Kumbalam]], Edakochi | Panangad]] | Southeast = |
|---|
Geography
Thevara is part of the mainland Kochi and marks its south-west boundary. It is connected to the water-bound West Kochi via bridges.
Thevara is a link to Thevara Ferry and Konthuruthy which links the place like Kumbalam, Nettoor, Kadavanthra to other areas of Kochi city via waterway. The major artery of Kochi city starts from Kacheripady and ends at Thevara Junction.
Thevara is the first residential area one would come across after crossing over the Venduruthy Bridge to enter Ernakulam city. It is a quiet waterfront locale, about 2.5 km from the commercial center of M. G. Road and South Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is 33 km to the north-east. Ernakulam Central Bus Station is about 3 km from Thevara. The road via Kundannoor is an easy access to Cochin bypass.
Places of interest
- Cochin Shipyard
- Sacred Heart College, Thevara
- Tomb of Mar Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly at Mar Yohannan Nepumsianose Syro-Malabar Church Konthuruthy
- Kochi Port Trust
- Kochi Naval Base
- Naval Airport, Kochi
- Headquarters of Kerala Urban Road Transport Corporation
- Cochin Harbour Terminus
- Kochi Gurudwara, Perumanoor - The only Gurudwara in the state
- S. D. Convent, Perumanoor and Konthuruthy
- Kerala Folklore Museum
- Queen of Vembnad, Backwater Boating Cruises
- St. Jude Shrine, Thevara
- Life Care Centre Hospital Maliyekal Road Thevara.
- JGT Living Spaces - Uparika Malika Luxury Apartments, Thevara
Notable residents
- Mar Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly - Venerable and founder of the congregation of the Sisters of the Destitute (S. D.)
- Mohanlal - Malayalam actor
- Prithviraj Sukumaran - Malayalam actor
References
References
- "Cochin Municipal Corporation - Wards".
- [http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/c/3685766 Mathrubhumi newspaper article]
- [http://www.syromalabarchurch.in/seasons.php Syro Malabar Church Official Website]
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