Chowwara
Chowara | |
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town | |
  Chowara Location in Kerala, India  Chowara Chowara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°07′44″N 76°22′23″E / 10.129°N 76.373°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,603 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL 41 |
Chowara is a small town near Aluva in the Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India.
Demographics[edit]
At the 2001 India census,[1] Chowwara had a population of 13,603. Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%. Chowwara had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 81% and, female literacy was 76%. In Chowwara, 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Chowara is a small town present in the Sreemoolanagaram Panchayat in Aluva of the Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. Located on the River Periyar, Cochin International Airport Limited – CIAL at Nedumbassery, is 6.3 km away from Chowara. It’s accessibility through Rail (Chowara Railway Station), Air (CIAL Airport) and Water (Chowara Ferry).
Politics[edit]
Chowara is in the constituency of Aluva Kerala Legislative Assembly.Chowara is part of the Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency). Anwar Sadath is the MLA of Chowara constituency of Aluva.[2] It is part of Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency).
Travel[edit]
Chowara is well connected by air, road and rail from all parts of the State.
By Air[edit]
Cochin International Airport is just 6.3 km from the town center. Regular domestic and international connections are available from the airport.
By Train[edit]
Chowara railway station (IR Code: CWR) in the town, The Chowara Railway Station is close to Aluva Railway Station, a major railway station in Kerala
By Bus[edit]
Mainly private buses are here. KSRTC buses servicing from Aluva to Angamaly, Kalady Via Chowara-Mahilalayam bridge.
By Ferry[edit]
Chowara Ferry is the easiest way to traveling Marambally, Perumbavoor side.
By car[edit]
Taxis – Taxis and Uber are available
Rented Vehicles – There are many places where you can rent Cars and Bikes.
Location[edit]
Neighbouring regions of Chowara | |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies – Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 October 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
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