Keerampara
| Keerampara | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Coordinates: 10°6′0″N 76°40′0″E / 10.10000°N 76.66667°ECoordinates: 10°6′0″N 76°40′0″E / 10.10000°N 76.66667°E | |
| Country |
 India
|
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Climate | Moderate (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 25 °C (77 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 12 °C (54 °F) |
Keerampara is an Indian village in the state of Kerala, India. This place is once blessed with the footprints of all the holy personnel who passed through the Royal route (from Madurai to Kothamangalam).
The name itself signifies its contacts with the western countries from time immemorial. This part of the country has names tagged with "para". Contrary to general belief this does not signify a rock. "Para" in the Thracian language means a "village" and thereby Keeram + para makes Keerampara = The Village of Parrots. Similarly Oonjappara becomes the Village of Swings. The [Thracians] had a very good influence in India before the birth of christ especially in the Ernakulam district due to the trade links with ancient Kodungalloor [Musris]].
St. Thomas is believed to have visited this place during his journey to Madura and converted 240 people from Chelad ("Cheladans") into Christianity.
The Keerampara Panchayat is encompassed with many historical locations like the Cheramala, believed to be the summer palace of erstwhile Chera kings; Kalappara, the sword fighting ground of Kings; Ayyappan mudi,the serene temple at the hill top, the royal route of Alwaye-Madura passes through this place. It was formed 1 August 1953 and its first president was the late Sri. Joseph G Chelad.
Keerampara is a village ensconced at the eastern range of Ernakulam district in Kerala. It borders Chelad about 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kothamangalam, the former seat of the Chera Kings. It covers and Area of 28.745 km2 (11.099 sq mi). The total population is 15,000 with a population density of 522 persons/km2 (200 people per sq. miles.)
The main river in Keerampara Panchayat is the Karickakkuzhy River which runs for 4 km (2.5 mi) and meets at Chelad Erappungal river.
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