This article is about a town in Kollam district. For other uses, see
Paravur.
Paravur (Malayalam: പരവൂര് Paravūr) is a town and a municipality in the Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala. The festivals along with the beautiful lakes and sea coast in Paravur attract thousands of visitors and foreigners. Paravur is 24 km away from Kollam city by road while Paravur can be reached within 15 minutes (12 km) by train from Kollam city. The Puttingal temple Meena Bharani Utsavam (festival) in March/April (meenan month of malayalam calendar) is well known for its fireworks competition[citation needed].
[edit] Geography
Paravur is located at 8.78 N 76 E.[1] It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet). Paravoor, 24 kilometres from Kollam, is a narrow skirt of land stretching in between the backwaters and the sea. The famous Varkala beach is a mere 15 kilometres drive from here. Paravur is the historical place where the great musician Devarajan was born. Paravoor is known for the enchating beauty of its back waters. The main resort in Paravur is the Aqu Serene that attracts hundreds of foreigners.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Paravur had a population of 38,649. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Paravur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 77%. In Paravur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Transport
Paravur railway station is one of the major railway stations in Kollam district. The station has 3 platforms. It is situated about 1 km from Paravur Junction. Many trains stop at Paravur railway station. Kollam city is just 12 km away from Paravur town by train.
[edit] Road Network
Paravur is just 10 km from the National Highway NH-47. To reach Paravur, stop at Thirumukku, when coming from Kollam City towards Trivandrum and take right turn from Thirimukku junction (Near Chattanoor town). Paravur has a municipal bustand where private and government KSRTC buses stop. This bustand is a major hub for accessing nearby towns and village like Edava, Kappil,Puthenkulam, Kalakodu, Varkala, etc.
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