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{{About|a town in [[Kollam district]]||Paravur (disambiguation){{!}}Paravur}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2021}}
{{Multiple issues|
{{original research|date=April 2021}}
{{original research|date=October 2015}}
{{refimprove|date=April 2021}}
{{more citations needed|date=October 2017}}
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{{About|a town in [[Kollam district]]||Paravur (disambiguation){{!}}Paravur}}
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'''Paravur''' (''Paravoor''), is a town and a [[municipality]] in the [[Kollam Metropolitan Area]] of [[Kollam district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Kerala]]. Paravur railway station is the last station in Kollam district which is on the route to Trivandrum while travelling towards South India.<ref>{{Citation|title=Paravur railway station|date=2019-09-02|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paravur_railway_station&oldid=913634026|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2019-09-10}}</ref>
'''Paravur''' ({{IPA|ml|pɐɾɐʋuːr}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]] in the [[Kollam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web| title=Grama Panchayaths | url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417130137/http://lsgkerala.gov.in:80/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-date=2018-04-17}}</ref> It is located 11.6 km (7.2 mi) southeast of [[Kollam]] city center and is a part of the [[Kollam metropolitan area]]. Paravur railway station is the last station in Kollam district, which is on the route to Trivandrum while traveling towards South India.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}


==Governance and Wards==
==Governance and Wards==
Paravur Municipality consists of [[Kottapuram, Paravur|Kottapuram]], Koonayil, [[Thekkumbhagam]], Chillakkal, Perumpuzha, [[Nedungolam]], [[Pozhikara]], Maniyamkulam, Kurumandal, Kottamoola, Attinpuram & Kochalummoodu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/council|title=Municipal wards in Paravur|access-date=2017-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924064147/http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/council|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Paravur Municipality is a Grade-II Municipality of Kerala.
Paravur Municipality consists of [[Kottapuram, Paravur|Kottapuram]], Koonayil, [[Thekkumbhagam]], Chillakkal, Perumpuzha, [[Nedungolam]], [[Pozhikara]], Maniyamkulam, Kurumandal, Kottamoola, Attinpuram and Kochalummoodu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/council|title=Municipal wards in Paravur|access-date=2017-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924064147/http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/council|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Paravur Municipality is a Grade-II Municipality of Kerala.
 
== Administration ==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
|+ 2025 Local Body Election – Paravoor Municipality
|-
! Ward No
! Ward name
! Councillor
! Party
! Alliance
|-
| 1 || Perumpuzha || Sumam S || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 2 || Vinayakar || Sumi S || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 3 || Nedumgolam || Ramyanath S R || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 4 || Parayilkavu || Soorya Sunil || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 5 || Kochalummoodu || J Jayalal Unnithan || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 6 || Pashuman || Saritha || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 7 || Ayiravalli || Sindhu || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 8 || Peral || Archana B || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 9 || Ollal || Rajeev V S || style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}; color:white;" | BJP || {{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|NDA}}
|-
| 10 || Krishibhavan || Ajimol J || style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}; color:white;" | BJP || {{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|NDA}}
|-
| 11 || Market || Priji R Shaji || style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC || {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|-
| 12 || Town || Swarnamma Suresh || style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}; color:white;" | BJP || {{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|NDA}}
|-
| 13 || Attinpuram || V Prakash || style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC || {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|-
| 14 || Puthiyidam || Sashikala P S || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 15 || Kottamoola || Satheesh Kumar R || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 16 || Nerukadavu || Soumya L || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 17 || Thekkumbhagam || Rejila A || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 18 || Puthiyakavu || Amina H || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 19 || Vadakkumbhagam || Sujatha S || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 20 || Kurandikulam || Paravoor Sajeeb || style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC || {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|-
| 21 || Chillaikkal || Khadeeja Beevi || style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC || {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|-
| 22 || Pozikkara || Vishnu V S || style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}; color:white;" | BJP || {{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|NDA}}
|-
| 23 || Anchal Office || Sirajudheen || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 24 || Maniyamkulam || Sheela S || style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}; color:white;" | BJP || {{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|NDA}}
|-
| 25 || Kurumandal || Pradeep G || style="background-color:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}; color:white;" | BJP || {{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|NDA}}
|-
| 26 || Puttingal || G Gayathri || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 27 || Railway Station || Sujatha B || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 28 || Punjirakkulam || Sudheer Chellappan || style="background-color:#DCDCDC;" | Independent || {{legend2|#DCDCDC|OTH}}
|-
| 29 || Kallumkunnu || Ashok Kumar R K || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 30 || Mangakunnu || Geetha S || style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC || {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|-
| 31 || Pukkulam || Girija Pradeep || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|-
| 32 || Yakshikkavu || Ranjith B C || style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M) || {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|}


==Geography==
==Geography==
Paravur is located at 8.78 N 76 E.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Paravur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Paravur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 10&nbsp;metres (32&nbsp;feet).
Paravur is located at 8.78 N 76 E.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Paravur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Paravur, India|website=fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 10&nbsp;metres (32&nbsp;feet).
Paravur, 21&nbsp;kilometers from the [[Kollam]], is a narrow skirt of land stretching in between the backwaters and the sea. There is an elevation of 6 metres above sea level, extending to 16 metres on the inland.
Paravur, 21&nbsp;kilometers from the [[Kollam]], is a narrow skirt of land stretching in between the backwaters and the sea. There is an elevation of 6 metres above sea level, extending to 16 metres on the inland. Ithikkara river is flowing through paravur. Nedungolam in paravur is now famous for mangrove forest.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|archive-date=2004-06-16|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher=Census Commission of India|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999}}</ref> Paravur has a population of 43,739 (38,652 is the urban population and 5,087 is the village population). 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 are under 6 years of age. Total number of households are 9,155.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/kerala/|title = Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map |website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref> Paravur had a population of 37,245 where 16,874 are males and 20,371 are females thus the average sex ratio of Paravoor is 1,207.
Paravur has an average literacy rate of 92.5%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94.7%, and female literacy is 90.7%. In Paravur, 10% of the population are under 6 years of age. Total number of households are 9,074.


==History==
==History==
[[Pozhikara]] was the administrative headquarters of Paravur. Remnants of the old fort, Thaana (police station) and Anchalappees (post office) still remain.<ref>[http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/ml/history History of Paravur]</ref> A mint of the erstwhile [[Travancore]] Kingdom for printing and punching their currencies was once situated at Paravur.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/interview-with-joseph-thomas-m/article7185101.ece |title=Every coin counts|access-date=11 May 2015}}</ref> Paravur [[panchayat]] was formed in 1936 as one of the four panchayats sanctioned by [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer|Sir C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer]] ([[List of Diwans of Travancore|Diwan]]-[[Travancore]]).  
The word Paravur is considered to be a derivative of the primitive Dravidian Etymology – ‘Paravii’ which means sea and ‘Oor’ which means place. It was originally named Paravayoor which was subsequently modified to Paravur.
[[Pozhikara]] was the administrative headquarters of Paravur. Remnants of the old fort, Thaana (police station) and Anchalappees (post office) still remain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/ml/history |title=History of Paravur |access-date=11 March 2014 |archive-date=10 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010082406/http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/ml/history |url-status=dead }}</ref> A mint of the erstwhile [[Travancore]] Kingdom for printing and punching their currencies was once situated at Paravur.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/interview-with-joseph-thomas-m/article7185101.ece |title=Every coin counts|website=[[The Hindu]] |date=8 May 2015 |access-date=11 May 2015}}</ref> Paravur was a part of 'Pennarasu nadu' which laid between [[Venad (kingdom)|Venadu]] and [[Desiganadu]]. It was then under the control of 'Attingal amma thampuran'. An important ancient document revealing paravur's yester importance is 'Pozhikkara sasanam' built in 12 th century at Pozhikkara sivakshetram (later it became a devikshetram). It was encrypted on a 'sila phalakam' in 'vattazhuthu'. Another mentioning of Paravur is in 'Unnineeli sandesam' which was written above more than 600 years. Some of the temples in Paravur are mentioned with importance in that script. Also, some manuscripts held on Sree Padmanabha Swami Kshethram has mensioning of some incidence held in Paravur-Thekkumbhagom. Paravur [[Panchayati raj in India|panchayat]] was formed in 1936 as one of the four panchayats sanctioned by [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer|Sir C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer]] ([[List of Diwans of Travancore|Diwan]]-[[Travancore]]).{{citation needed|date=July 2023}} Sree Ramavarma koyi thampuram from Kilimanoor Palace was the first executive officer of the panchayat. The first election for Paravur panchayat was held at 1942 and Sri Achuthan Pillai became the first elected Panchayat president. Later Paravur became a Municipality on 1 May 1988. For the first 7 years it was ruled by special officers. In 1995 after the first Municipal election Smt. Bhanumati became the first Municipal Chairperson .First Industrial establishment for the coir industry was opened at Maniyamkulam. The first government school which started during 1889 and is still their in Kongal. In 19th century itself paravur were in the publication industry. Sarawathy vilasam Achadi sala is considered to be the first one in that type and Mangattu Parameswaran Pillai was its founder. Kerala Bhooshanam and Vidyavilasam Press were also started in 19th century. '[[Sujanandini]]' was the first newspaper printed and published from Paravur(1891). [[Paravoor V. Kesavanasan]] was the managing director of it. The initial poems of Kuamaranasan were published in this paper for first time.
 


==Transport==
==Transport==
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===Road===
===Road===
{{See also|Kollam-Paravur Coastal Road|Paravur Municipal Bus Stand}}
{{See also|Kollam-Paravur Coastal Road|Paravur Municipal Bus Stand}}
There are so many important roads in Paravur, connecting [[Kollam]] city and neighbouring towns like [[Chathannoor]], [[Parippally]], [[Varkala]], [[Poothakkulam]] etc. The 14.1&nbsp;km long [[Kollam-Paravur Coastal Road|Paravur-Kollam Coastal Road]] is connecting [[Kollam]] city with Paravur, via [[Kollam Beach]], Paapanasam Beach, Kakkathoppu, Mukkom, Thanni and [[Pozhikara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.finance.kerala.gov.in/|title=Annual Plan write up 2014(for Transport and Communication)|publisher=Finance Department-Government of Kerala|access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/13/stories/2005031307160300.htm |title=Kollam-Paravur coastal road to be revived|work=The Hindu|access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref>
There are so many important roads in Paravur, connecting [[Kollam]] city and neighbouring towns like [[Chathannoor]], [[Parippally]], [[Varkala]], [[Poothakkulam]] etc. The 14.1&nbsp;km long [[Kollam-Paravur Coastal Road|Paravur-Kollam Coastal Road]] is connecting [[Kollam]] city with Paravur, via [[Kollam Beach]], Paapanasam Beach, Kakkathoppu, Mukkom, Thanni and [[Pozhikara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.finance.kerala.gov.in/|title=Annual Plan write up 2014(for Transport and Communication)|publisher=Finance Department-Government of Kerala|access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/13/stories/2005031307160300.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140818120646/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/13/stories/2005031307160300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 August 2014 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Kollam-Paravur coastal road to be revived|date=2005-03-13 |access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref>


===Rail===
===Rail===
{{Main article|Paravur railway station}}
{{Main article|Paravur railway station}}
[[Paravur railway station]], an "Adarsh station", is situated at a distance of half kilometer away from the heart of Paravur town. Paravur is connected to various cities in [[India]] through Indian Railways.<ref>[http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/1014 Paravur Railway Station - Indiarailinfo.com]</ref> The station code for Paravur railway Stattion is 'PVU'.<ref>[http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/1014 Paravur Railway Station - Indiarailinfo.com]</ref>
[[Paravur railway station]], an "Adarsh station", is situated at a distance of half kilometer away from the heart of Paravur town. Paravur is connected to various cities in [[India]] through Indian Railways.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/paravur-pvu/1014|title=19 COVID-19 Special Departures from Paravur SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry|first=Vishwanath|last=Joshi|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref> The station code for Paravur railway station is 'PVU'.<ref name="auto"/>


==Industrial development==
==Industrial development==
As part of the industry sector development plans of [[Kollam district]], an IT Park would be setting up at Paravur Municipal area in an extent of 5 acres of land. The land can be acquired with the assistance of Land Use Board or Paravur Municipality. rail-Road linkages will be established. The Government also have plans to set up a [[Coir]] manufacturing unit and a Handloom unit at Paravur and considering the possibilities for setting up a food park also.<ref>[http://www.townplanning.kerala.gov.in/pages/ldp/kollam/iddp_v2_klm_ch_39.pdf Town planning-Kollam] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418234132/http://www.townplanning.kerala.gov.in/pages/ldp/kollam/iddp_v2_klm_ch_39.pdf |date=2014-04-18 }}</ref>
As part of the industry sector development plans of [[Kollam district]], an IT Park would be setting up at Paravur Municipal area in an extent of 5 acres of land. The land can be acquired with the assistance of Land Use Board or Paravur Municipality. rail-Road linkages will be established. The Government also have plans to set up a [[Coir]] manufacturing unit and a Handloom unit at Paravur and considering the possibilities for setting up a food park also.<ref>[http://www.townplanning.kerala.gov.in/pages/ldp/kollam/iddp_v2_klm_ch_39.pdf Town planning-Kollam] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418234132/http://www.townplanning.kerala.gov.in/pages/ldp/kollam/iddp_v2_klm_ch_39.pdf |date=2014-04-18 }}</ref>
 
==Puttingal Devi temple==
 
[[Puttingal Temple]] is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant Hill.
 
The main festival is celebrated on the day of Bharani star in Meenam. Fireworks and other events associated with the festival take place along with other cultural events with various poojas performed.
 
''' [[Paravur temple accident]]''' <br />
On 10 April 2016, 114 people were killed due to a fireworks mishap at this temple, while over 350 other people were injured. A cracker fell on a shed where the fireworks were stored, setting off an explosion. Permission was not given to the temple by the authorities for the fireworks display and a case was registered.


==People from Paravur==
==People from Paravur==
* [[K. C. Kesava Pillai]] (1868-1914) poet
* [[K. C. Kesava Pillai]] (1868-1914) poet
* [[Paravoor V. Kesavanasan]](1859-1917) Social reformer, journalist
* [[G. Devarajan]] (1927-2006) music composer
* [[G. Devarajan]] (1927-2006) music composer
* [[P. Ravindran]] (1922-1997) Politician Ex Minister
* [[P. Ravindran]] (1922-1997) Politician Ex Minister
* [[C.V. Padmarajan]] Politician Ex Minister
* [[C.V. Padmarajan]] Politician Ex Minister
* [[P. K. Gurudasan]] Politician Ex Minister
* [[P. K. Gurudasan]] Politician Ex Minister
* [[Paravoor Ramachandran]] (1945-2011) Malayalam film actor
 
==Educational Institutions==
* [[SNV Girls High School Paravur]]
* [[Kottapuram High School]]
* [[GLPS Kottapuram Paravur]]
* [[Government Higher Secondary School Thekkumbhagam Paravoor]]
* [[Govt Ups And Preprimary School Maniyamkulam Paravur]]
* [[Kaattukulam Government LP School]]
* [[koonayil Govt LPS School]]
* [[Govt. LP School, Kappil]]
* [[Government Girls LP School Kurumandal Paravur]]
* [[SIVARAJA PILLAI MEMORIAL ITC Paravur]]


==See also==
==See also==
{{div col}}
* [[Paravur Kayal|Paravur Lake]]
* [[Paravur temple accident]]
* [[Paravur temple accident]]
* [[Paravur Kayal|Paravur Lake]]
* [[Paravur Thekkumbhagam]]
* [[Paravur Thekkumbhagam]]
* [[Chirakkara]]
* [[Puthenkulam]]
* [[Polachira]]
* [[Mavintamoodu]]
* [[Poothakkulam]]
* [[Pozhikkara]]
* [[Puttingal Temple]]
* [[Kollam Beach]]
* [[Kollam Beach]]
* [[Kollam District]]
* [[Kollam District]]
* [[Puttingal Temple]]
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* [[Pozhikkara]]
* [[Chirakkara]]
* [[Poothakkulam]]
* [[Polachira]]


==Climate==
==Climate==
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==External links==
==External links==
 
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20191013043120/https://keralapanchayatelection2020.keralas.info/ Remaining Date for Paravur Municipality Election 2020]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20191013043120/https://keralapanchayatelection2020.keralas.info/ Remaining Date for Paravur Municipality Election 2020]
* {{Official website|http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.paravurmunicipality.in/}}
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* [http://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-temple-fire-pm-modi-heads-to-kollam-with-15-doctors-1371603 Kerala Temple Fire: PM Modi Arrives In Kollam With 15 Doctors]
* [https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/the-big-story/story/20160425-kollam-temple-tragedy-puttingal-devi-kerala-fireworks-828764-2016-04-14 Kollam temple tragedy: Criminal neglect]
* [https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/remembering-a-master-composer/article6460893.ece Remembering a master composer]
* [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/paravurkollam-coastal-road-opened-to-traffic/article8027887.ece Paravur-Kollam coastal road opened to traffic]
 
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* http://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-temple-fire-pm-modi-heads-to-kollam-with-15-doctors-1371603
 
* https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/the-big-story/story/20160425-kollam-temple-tragedy-puttingal-devi-kerala-fireworks-828764-2016-04-14
* https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/remembering-a-master-composer/article6460893.ece
* https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/paravurkollam-coastal-road-opened-to-traffic/article8027887.ece
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Revision as of 02:18, 28 February 2026

This article is about a town in Kollam district. For other uses, see Paravur.
Royal Paravur
Paravoor
Municipal Town
From top: Paravur railway station, Paravur Lake(Kaayal), Aayiravilli Temple Festival, Pulimuttu in Paravur Pozhikara
From top: Paravur railway station, Paravur Lake(Kaayal), Aayiravilli Temple Festival, Pulimuttu in Paravur Pozhikara
Royal Paravur is located in Kerala
Royal Paravur
Royal Paravur
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 8°48′40″N 76°40′08″E / 8.811°N 76.669°E / 8.811; 76.669
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Native LanguageMalayalam
Established1932
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyParavur Municipality
 • Municipal ChairmanJayalal Unnithan
Area
 • Total16.19 km2 (6.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1][2]
 • Total37,245
 • Density2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Paravurian, Paravurkkaran
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691 301
Telephone code0474
Vehicle registrationKL-02
Nearest cityKollam (22 kilometres (14 mi))
Assembly ConstituencyChathannoor
Lok Sabha ConstituencyKollam
TalukKollam
Websitewww.paravurmunicipality.in

Paravur (ml) is a municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.[3] It is located 11.6 km (7.2 mi) southeast of Kollam city center and is a part of the Kollam metropolitan area. Paravur railway station is the last station in Kollam district, which is on the route to Trivandrum while traveling towards South India.[citation needed]

Governance and Wards

Paravur Municipality consists of Kottapuram, Koonayil, Thekkumbhagam, Chillakkal, Perumpuzha, Nedungolam, Pozhikara, Maniyamkulam, Kurumandal, Kottamoola, Attinpuram and Kochalummoodu.[4] Paravur Municipality is a Grade-II Municipality of Kerala.

Administration

2025 Local Body Election – Paravoor Municipality
Ward No Ward name Councillor Party Alliance
1 Perumpuzha Sumam S CPI(M)   LDF
2 Vinayakar Sumi S CPI(M)   LDF
3 Nedumgolam Ramyanath S R CPI(M)   LDF
4 Parayilkavu Soorya Sunil CPI(M)   LDF
5 Kochalummoodu J Jayalal Unnithan CPI(M)   LDF
6 Pashuman Saritha CPI(M)   LDF
7 Ayiravalli Sindhu CPI(M)   LDF
8 Peral Archana B CPI(M)   LDF
9 Ollal Rajeev V S BJP   NDA
10 Krishibhavan Ajimol J BJP   NDA
11 Market Priji R Shaji INC   UDF
12 Town Swarnamma Suresh BJP   NDA
13 Attinpuram V Prakash INC   UDF
14 Puthiyidam Sashikala P S CPI(M)   LDF
15 Kottamoola Satheesh Kumar R CPI(M)   LDF
16 Nerukadavu Soumya L CPI(M)   LDF
17 Thekkumbhagam Rejila A CPI(M)   LDF
18 Puthiyakavu Amina H CPI(M)   LDF
19 Vadakkumbhagam Sujatha S CPI(M)   LDF
20 Kurandikulam Paravoor Sajeeb INC   UDF
21 Chillaikkal Khadeeja Beevi INC   UDF
22 Pozikkara Vishnu V S BJP   NDA
23 Anchal Office Sirajudheen CPI(M)   LDF
24 Maniyamkulam Sheela S BJP   NDA
25 Kurumandal Pradeep G BJP   NDA
26 Puttingal G Gayathri CPI(M)   LDF
27 Railway Station Sujatha B CPI(M)   LDF
28 Punjirakkulam Sudheer Chellappan Independent   OTH
29 Kallumkunnu Ashok Kumar R K CPI(M)   LDF
30 Mangakunnu Geetha S INC   UDF
31 Pukkulam Girija Pradeep CPI(M)   LDF
32 Yakshikkavu Ranjith B C CPI(M)   LDF

Geography

Paravur is located at 8.78 N 76 E.[5] It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet). Paravur, 21 kilometers from the Kollam, is a narrow skirt of land stretching in between the backwaters and the sea. There is an elevation of 6 metres above sea level, extending to 16 metres on the inland. Ithikkara river is flowing through paravur. Nedungolam in paravur is now famous for mangrove forest.[citation needed]

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[6] Paravur had a population of 37,245 where 16,874 are males and 20,371 are females thus the average sex ratio of Paravoor is 1,207. Paravur has an average literacy rate of 92.5%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94.7%, and female literacy is 90.7%. In Paravur, 10% of the population are under 6 years of age. Total number of households are 9,074.

History

The word Paravur is considered to be a derivative of the primitive Dravidian Etymology – ‘Paravii’ which means sea and ‘Oor’ which means place. It was originally named Paravayoor which was subsequently modified to Paravur. Pozhikara was the administrative headquarters of Paravur. Remnants of the old fort, Thaana (police station) and Anchalappees (post office) still remain.[7] A mint of the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom for printing and punching their currencies was once situated at Paravur.[8] Paravur was a part of 'Pennarasu nadu' which laid between Venadu and Desiganadu. It was then under the control of 'Attingal amma thampuran'. An important ancient document revealing paravur's yester importance is 'Pozhikkara sasanam' built in 12 th century at Pozhikkara sivakshetram (later it became a devikshetram). It was encrypted on a 'sila phalakam' in 'vattazhuthu'. Another mentioning of Paravur is in 'Unnineeli sandesam' which was written above more than 600 years. Some of the temples in Paravur are mentioned with importance in that script. Also, some manuscripts held on Sree Padmanabha Swami Kshethram has mensioning of some incidence held in Paravur-Thekkumbhagom. Paravur panchayat was formed in 1936 as one of the four panchayats sanctioned by Sir C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer (Diwan-Travancore).[citation needed] Sree Ramavarma koyi thampuram from Kilimanoor Palace was the first executive officer of the panchayat. The first election for Paravur panchayat was held at 1942 and Sri Achuthan Pillai became the first elected Panchayat president. Later Paravur became a Municipality on 1 May 1988. For the first 7 years it was ruled by special officers. In 1995 after the first Municipal election Smt. Bhanumati became the first Municipal Chairperson .First Industrial establishment for the coir industry was opened at Maniyamkulam. The first government school which started during 1889 and is still their in Kongal. In 19th century itself paravur were in the publication industry. Sarawathy vilasam Achadi sala is considered to be the first one in that type and Mangattu Parameswaran Pillai was its founder. Kerala Bhooshanam and Vidyavilasam Press were also started in 19th century. 'Sujanandini' was the first newspaper printed and published from Paravur(1891). Paravoor V. Kesavanasan was the managing director of it. The initial poems of Kuamaranasan were published in this paper for first time.


Transport

Road

See also: Kollam-Paravur Coastal Road and Paravur Municipal Bus Stand

There are so many important roads in Paravur, connecting Kollam city and neighbouring towns like Chathannoor, Parippally, Varkala, Poothakkulam etc. The 14.1 km long Paravur-Kollam Coastal Road is connecting Kollam city with Paravur, via Kollam Beach, Paapanasam Beach, Kakkathoppu, Mukkom, Thanni and Pozhikara.[9][10]

Rail

Main article: Paravur railway station

Paravur railway station, an "Adarsh station", is situated at a distance of half kilometer away from the heart of Paravur town. Paravur is connected to various cities in India through Indian Railways.[11] The station code for Paravur railway station is 'PVU'.[11]

Industrial development

As part of the industry sector development plans of Kollam district, an IT Park would be setting up at Paravur Municipal area in an extent of 5 acres of land. The land can be acquired with the assistance of Land Use Board or Paravur Municipality. rail-Road linkages will be established. The Government also have plans to set up a Coir manufacturing unit and a Handloom unit at Paravur and considering the possibilities for setting up a food park also.[12]

Puttingal Devi temple

Puttingal Temple is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant Hill.

The main festival is celebrated on the day of Bharani star in Meenam. Fireworks and other events associated with the festival take place along with other cultural events with various poojas performed.

Paravur temple accident
On 10 April 2016, 114 people were killed due to a fireworks mishap at this temple, while over 350 other people were injured. A cracker fell on a shed where the fireworks were stored, setting off an explosion. Permission was not given to the temple by the authorities for the fireworks display and a case was registered.

People from Paravur

Educational Institutions

See also

Climate

Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies Paravur's climate as tropical wet and dry (Aw).

Climate data for Paravur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30.2
(86.4) 		30.9
(87.6) 		31.9
(89.4) 		31.9
(89.4) 		31.4
(88.5) 		29.2
(84.6) 		28.8
(83.8) 		29.1
(84.4) 		29.4
(84.9) 		29.5
(85.1) 		29.3
(84.7) 		29.6
(85.3) 		30.1
(86.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.4
(79.5) 		27.1
(80.8) 		28.2
(82.8) 		28.6
(83.5) 		28.3
(82.9) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26.4
(79.5) 		26.6
(79.9) 		26.6
(79.9) 		26.4
(79.5) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26.9
(80.5)
Average low °C (°F) 22.6
(72.7) 		23.3
(73.9) 		24.6
(76.3) 		25.4
(77.7) 		25.3
(77.5) 		23.9
(75.0) 		23.5
(74.3) 		23.7
(74.7) 		23.8
(74.8) 		23.8
(74.8) 		23.5
(74.3) 		22.7
(72.9) 		23.8
(74.9)
Source: Climate-Data.org[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Kollam District Level Statistics 2011". censusindia.gov.in. 2012. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Kollam District Level Statistics 2011". censusindia.gov.in. 2012. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  3. ↑ "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Municipal wards in Paravur". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Paravur, India". fallingrain.com.
  6. ↑ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de.
  7. ↑ "History of Paravur". Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  8. ↑ "Every coin counts", The Hindu, 8 May 2015, retrieved 11 May 2015
  9. ↑ "Annual Plan write up 2014(for Transport and Communication)". Finance Department-Government of Kerala. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Kollam-Paravur coastal road to be revived". The Hindu. 13 March 2005. Retrieved 11 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Joshi, Vishwanath. "19 COVID-19 Special Departures from Paravur SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
  12. ↑ Town planning-Kollam Archived 2014-04-18 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ↑ "Climate: Paravur - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 27 August 2013.

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