Thalore

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Thalore
official_name = Thalore


latd = 10.454885
longd = 76.253577
state_name = Kerala
district = Thrissur District
altitude = 20
population_total =
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area_telephone = 91 487 235
postal_code = 680306
vehicle_code_range = KL-08
footnotes = Temperature Range: 22.5°C - 35 °C

Thalore (Malayalam: തലോര്‍‍) is a village situated 9km south of Thrissur, in the center of Kerala (Malayalam: കേരളം) state, India.

Culture and Education

The Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Syrian Church, Chakkamkulangara Dharma Sastha Temple, Sri Mahadeva Temple, Krishna Temple and Jerusalam Retreat Center are some major cultural centers of the village.

Etymology

Since Thalore is situated at a slightly higher altitude compared to neighbouring villages it got the name Thaloor (Malayalam: തലൂര്) from the two Malayalam words തല(meaning head) and ഊര്(meaning place). Thaloor later became Thalore.

Geography

The Infant Jesus Church is located at 96 feet, that is the highest in the village. From there, the terrain slowly tapering down towards all sides. At the village boundary, it is around 30 feet from the sea level.

Boundary

*North - Ollur, Edakkunny
*South - Chittissery, Paliyekkara, Manali
*South East - Pulakkattukara, Thalavanikkara
*East - Marathakkara
*West - Thaikkattussery

Transportation

Old NH-47 to Thrissur is passing through Thalore centre. New NH-47 by-pass to Palakkad is now the south-east boundary. Thaikkattussery road connects old NH-47 from Thalore centre to Thaikkattusery.

Both KSRTC and private bus services connect Thalore to Thrissur in north and Amballur, Pudukkad, Kodakara and Chalakkudy in the south.

Nearest railway stations are Ollur and Pudukkad stations where local passenger services stop. Express trains are available from Thrissur.

Economy

In 1970s, the paddy fields became economically non-viable. Soon they were turned into clay brick farms. Thalore and its neighbouring places became the epicenter of this clay brick business. Till today it is the major source of income for common man of the village.

Like any other village in Kerala, Thalore also got significant non-resident kerala community who also bring resources here.

Educational Institutions

*Following Government aided schools operate under CMI father's congregation.
*Little Flower Lower Primary School
*St. Theresitas Upper Primary School
*Deepthi High School

*Navajyothi college - parallel college under the management of Holy Family sisters.

Industry

Naya Paisa Tile Factory in south of Thalore is one of the first tile factories in Kerala. Now it is demolished and in its place Orma Marbles is located.

Southern Plastics is located in the central part of Thalore near the church and cemetery in the Thaikkattussery route.

Around 10 tile and brick factories operate in Thalore.

Cinema

First cinema talkies was Rasmi (Malayalam: രശ്മി) by Eduthan family near Southern plastics. It was later demolished at around 1990. Sariga theatre near by-pass is the only one now.

Prominent Personalities

* Vadhyakulapathi ChakkamKulam Appumarar - Renowned Chenda (Malayalam: ചെണ്ട) expert.

Legislative Representation

* Prof. Raveendran - MLA Nenmanikkara panchayath (May, 2006 -)

Festivals

Christian

* Feast of St.Theresitas in October (Malayalam: കൊച്ചുത്രേസ്യാ പുണ്യവതിയുടെ തിരുന്നാള്‍)
* Feast of Infant Jesus of St.Sebastian in January (Malayalam: ഉണ്ണീശോയുടെ തിരുന്നാള്‍, അമ്പു് പെരുന്നാള്‍)

Hindu

* Punardam Vilakku in Chakkamkulangara Dharmasastha temple. This is one of the poorams to start the week of festivals (POORAKKALAM) which includes poorams at famous temples like Thaikkattussery, Chattakudam, ChittiChattakudam, Peruvanam, Arattupuzha, Edakkunni (Ollur) etc.

* Sivarathri celebrations at Thalore Mahadeva temple.

ports

* Ivan Govias Memorial football tournament in April-May in church grounds.

External links

* [http://groups.google.com/group/thalore Thalore Mailing List]
* [http://orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=22171436 Thalore Orkut Community]
* [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&om=1&msa=0&msid=114838918892007219452.0000011109782f18b500d&ll=10.454959,76.252348&spn=0.032517,0.018368&z=16 Boundaries of Thalore in Google Maps]

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