Nettoor

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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Nettoor''' (also spelled as '''Nettur''' aka '''Tirunettur''') is a region in the city of [[Kochi, India|Kochi]]. It is around {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Vytilla]] Junction and around {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Ernakulam Junction]] Railway Station. Nettoor is located on Panangad Island and is a part of [[Maradu]] Municipality.

Tirunettur Railway Station on [[Kochi]]-[[Alappuzha]] railway line is situated on the northern end of Nettoor.
As well as both [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]] and [[National Highway 966B (India)|NH 966B]] passes through Nettoor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/@9.9312587,76.3124552,15.43z|title=Nettoor- Google Maps|publisher=|accessdate=28 November 2015}}</ref>

==Location==
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{{Geographic Location
|title = ''Places around Nettoor''
|Northwest = [[Willingdon Island]], [[Thevara]]
|North = [[Kadavanthra]]
|Northeast = [[Kundannoor]], [[Vyttila]]
|West = [[Perumpadappu (Eranakulam district)|Perumpadappu]], [[Edakochi]]
|Centre = Nettoor
|East = [[Maradu]]
|Southwest = [[Kumbalam, Ernakulam|Kumbalam]], [[Aroor]]
|South = Panangad
|Southeast = Cheppanam
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|}

==Education==
There are six educational institutions in Nettoor. Saraswati Vilasam Upper Primary (SVUP) school and Raman Master memorial LP school are two schools, which are affiliated to the [[Kerala State Education Board]]. There are, also, three schools, Mahallu, St. Maria Goretti and Holy Angels public school, which are affiliated to [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE). Govt. ITI [[Maradu]] is situated at Nettoor,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.itimaradu.kerala.gov.in/about-us/institute/contact | work= | title=Govt. ITI Maradu | accessdate=28 November 2015}}</ref> near SVUP school and Trika temple.

==Healthcare==
[[File:Lakeshore.JPG|thumb|right|250px|[[Lakeshore Hospital]]]]There are two hospitals at Nettoor – Nettoor [[Primary health centre|Primary Health Centre]] and [[Lakeshore Hospital|Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre]]. Nettoor Primary Health Centre has a bed strength of 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ernakulam.nic.in/hospital.htm|title=Hospitals|publisher=|accessdate=27 November 2015}}</ref> Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre Ltd. was first set up as a Public Ltd Company in 1996 and opened its doors as a Multi-Super Specialty Hospital in January 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lakeshorehospital.com/profile.html|title=Cosmetic surgery,Cochin,Ernakulam,India,Lakeshore Hospital, Cochin, Kerala, India,cosmetology,Cochin,Kerala,India, Cosmetic surgery, India,gastrology, Cochin, oncology, Kerala, India,cancer treatment,Cochin,Kerala, India|publisher=|accessdate=27 November 2015}}</ref>

==Transport==

===Road===
Nettoor is well connected by roads. Bus services are available to various parts of [[Kochi]], such as [[Fort Kochi]], [[Edakochi]], [[Thevara]], [[Thrippunithura|Tripunithura]], [[Vyttila]], [[Kaloor]], [[Edappally|Edapally]], [[Aluva]], [[Muvattupuzha]] etc. Bus services are also available to some parts of [[Alappuzha]], such as [[Cherthala]], [[Aroor]], [[Eramalloor]] etc. There are [[Kerala Urban Road Transport Corporation|KURTC]] low floor buses available from Nettoor to the [[Cochin International Airport]].

The nearest bus terminal is Tripunithura bus stand which is about {{convert|4.5|km|abbr=on}} from Nettoor. Some of other nearer bus terminals are [[Vyttila Mobility Hub]] (5 km), Ernakulam Jetty [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] bus station (9 km), Kaloor private bus terminal (10 km), [[Mattancherry]] bus terminus (11 km) and Fort Kochi bus terminal (14 km).

The Kundannoor-Thevara bridge (also known as [[Kundannoor]] bridge (on [[National Highway 47A (India)|NH 47A]])) is the longest bridge in Kerala with a length of 1.74 km<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.geoview.info/kundannoor_bridge,31518637w|title=Kundannoor bridge}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article187478.ece|title=New bridge opened to public}}</ref> (without considering any rail bridges), and passes over the Nettoor railway line and two backwaters. This bridge is the main link between Thevara and Kundannoor.

===Rail===
The nearest railway station is the Tirunettur railway station, located at the northern part of Nettoor. Other nearby railway stations are [[Kumbalam, Ernakulam|Kumbalam]] railway station (2 km), [[Tripunithura railway station]] (5 km) and [[Ernakulam Junction railway station]] (5 km).

===Air===
The nearest airport is the [[Cochin International Airport|Cochin International Airport (CIAL)]] located at [[Nedumbassery]], which is about {{convert|33|km|abbr=on}} from Nettoor. CIAL handles both domestic and international flights.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.cochin-airport.in/contents/viewcontent.aspx?linkIdLvl2=80&linkId=80| title=The Official Website of Cochin International Airport| publisher=Cochin-airport.in| accessdate=14 October 2010| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326160159/http://www.cochin-airport.in/contents/viewcontent.aspx?linkIdLvl2=80&linkId=80| archivedate=26 March 2010}}</ref> It is the first international airport in India to be built without Central Government funds.<ref name="Cochin International Airport">{{cite web| publisher=Cochin International Airport| url=http://www.cochin-airport.com/html/0100fram.htm| title=A novel venture in the history of Indian Aviation| accessdate=23 May 2006| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060523081313/http://www.cochin-airport.com/html/0100fram.htm| archivedate=23 May 2006}}</ref>

The Cochin airport provides direct connectivity to popular international destinations in the Middle East, Malaysia and Singapore and to most major Indian cities apart from tourist destinations like [[Lakshadweep]]. With a terminal area of {{convert|840000|sqft|abbr=on}}, and a passenger capacity of 1800, it is the largest and busiest airport in the state.<ref name="CIAL Info">{{cite web| publisher=Airports Authority of India| url=http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/cochin_TI.jsp| title=CIAL Technical Information| accessdate=13 October 2010| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720142555/http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/cochin_TI.jsp| archivedate=20 July 2011}}</ref> It is also the fourth busiest airport in India in terms of international passenger traffic, and seventh busiest overall.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/mar2k8annex3.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-03-25 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720142455/http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/mar2k8annex3.pdf |archivedate=2011-07-20 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/mar2k9annex3.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-04-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211039/http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/mar2k9annex3.pdf |archivedate=2016-03-03 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/oct2k9annex3.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-10-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720142531/http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/oct2k9annex3.pdf |archivedate=2011-07-20 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/dec2k10annex3.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-04-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000349/http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/dec2k10annex3.pdf |archivedate=2016-03-04 }}</ref>

===Ferry===
The distance between Nettoor and Thevara is about 4 km by road. An alternate to this route came into existence since 2012 – Nettoor-Thevara Ferry service. Boat services are available between Nettoor and Thevara, saving about 2.5 km of the journey by roadways. The boat can handle 15 passengers and three two-wheelers. There are about 40 services daily.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Nettoor-Thevara-boat-service-to-restart-soon/articleshow/33876313.cms|title=Nettoor-Thevara boat service to restart soon|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

==Places of Worship==

===Temples===
List of Temples in Nettoor:
*Andapallil Devi temple
*Arakkal Devi temple
*Kallath Sree Krishna temple
*Kootungal Devi temple
*Kumarapuram Subramania temple
*Shanmugapuram Subramania temple
*Thattekattu Sri Krishna temple
*Thekke Pattupurakkal Devi temple
*[[Tirunettur Mahadeva Temple]] (known as Trika)
Tirunettur Mahadeva Temple is famous for 'Karkitaka Vavu Bali', a ritual offered for the dead ancestors during the '[[Amavasya]]' or the 'no moon' day of the month of Karkitakam, according to the [[Kollam era|Malayalam calendar]]. The main idol of the temple is believed to be installed by the great sage [[Parashurama]]. This temple is also believed to be the common temple for all the major Namboothiri families residing in the 32 Namboothiri villages of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webindia123.com/city/kerala/kochi-ernakulam/destinations/temples/thirunettoor_mahadeva_temple.htm|title=Thirunettoor Mahadeva temple}}</ref> This temple is also known as 'Thekkan Kashi' (English: Southern [[Kashi Vishwanath Temple|Kashi]]).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Temples-all-set-for-Vavu-Bali/2013/08/06/article1720386.ece|title=Temples all set for Vavu Bali|publisher=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
*Vadakke Pattupurakkal Devi temple

===Mosques===
List of Mosques in Nettoor:
*Arafa mosque
*Hira Masjid
*Masjid Dhool
*Masjid Noor mosque
*Masjid Ul Himaya mosque
*Muhabathil Islam mosque
*Nettoor Mahal Juma Masjid
*Salafi Juma Masjid
*Sayyid Moulal Bukhari memorial Islam mosque
*Sirajul Huda mosque

===Churches===
List of Churches in Nettoor:
*Holy Cross Church
*[[Immaculate Heart of Mary]] Church
*St. Antony’s Chapel
*St. Jude Chapel
*St. Sebastian Church

==Banks==
There are currently four banks in Nettoor.
*Indian Bank
*Maradu Service Co-operative Bank
*People's Urban Co-operative Bank
*[[Vijaya Bank]]

==Other Landmarks==
*AVT (P L Lawrence & Co.)
*International market
*[[Le Méridien]] Nettoor
* Bismi Home Appliances Nettoor

==References==
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[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]

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