Area : 3052 sq. km
Population : 274,225
Altitude : Sea level

Thirissur, with its rich history, cultural beritage and archaeological, wealth is called the cultural capital of Kerala. From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the political history of South India. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans, including the Dutch and the British, have had a hand in moulding the destiny of this region.

Raja Rama Varma popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the archited of the present Thrissur town. Today Thrissur is world famous for its Pooram festival. Thrissur houses the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangetha Nataka Academy.

Accessing Thrissur

Telephone access code : ++91-487

Air : Nearest international airport: Nedumbassery (58km)
Rail : Thrissur is an important railhead of the Southern Railways
Road : Thrissur is well connected to almost all the major towns and cities of India. There are three mjor bus stations in the town.