Kuriachira
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| Coordinates | 10°30′10″N 76°13′25″E / 10.50278°N 76.22361°ECoordinates: 10°30′10″N 76°13′25″E / 10.50278°N 76.22361°E | ||
| Country | India | ||
| State | Kerala | ||
| District(s) | Thrissur | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Kuriachira is an important residential area of Thrissur city of Kerala state of India. It is located 2 km away from Swaraj Round in the south direction. It lies beside the Thalore Bye-Pass Road. Kuriachira is 25th division of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Renowned Malayalam writer and feminist Sara Joseph was born here. Award-winning novel "Aalahayude Penmakkal" by Sara Joseph gives insight into the life, taste, history, people and linguatone of Kuriachira. There are a number of schools in this part of the city like Mar Thimotheus High School (Sara Joseph studied here), St. Paul's Convent Girls High School, St. Joseph's Boys High School.
Nowadays, Kuriachira has become a posh residential area in Thrissur city. The circular-shaped St. Joseph's Church in Kuriachira is very famous. Father Vadakkan (Vadakkanachan), who was a renowned socialist and famous for his 'Pope John Nagar housing scheme for the poor', was one time the vicar of St. Joseph's Church in Kuriachira. He is considered the Father Of Modern Kuriachira. It was in his leadership the place got its everlasting charm. St Gregorios orthodox church is situated in Nehru Nagar, it is in the name of Saint Gregorios of Parumala.
[edit] Major Landmarks
Kuriachira has many notable landmarks which have significance in religious, governmental, educational, social or economic sector. Places of religious importance are St. Josephs Church and St Pauls Convent. Places of governmental importance are Legal Metrology Department, BSNL telephone exchange and Electricity Office. Place of educational importance are St Pauls School, St Josephs School and Mar thimotheus School. Places of social importance are Slum Service Center working in St Pauls Street of Kuriachira. Places of economic importance are church complex, matha shopping complex, Flamon complex, Meat market, Nehru Nagar etc. Nehru Nagar is the first posh housing colony in Thrissur District.
