Thrissur district

Thrissur district sits in Kerala and covers an area with rural villages, small towns, and the central city that serves as the administrative hub. The terrain shifts between coastal strips, plains, and gentle hills, creating different landscape patterns.

The region was formed as an administrative unit in the mid-20th century after local principalities and territories merged into a new system. Trade routes connected the coast with the interior and other parts of the subcontinent in earlier times.

Religious sites from different faiths shape the landscape and show visitors how multiple beliefs have coexisted for centuries. Local festivals bring people from all communities together, letting you experience the shared life of the region firsthand.

For orientation, a simple map helps because place names and road signs are sometimes written only in Malayalam. Buses and trains run between larger towns, while smaller villages are usually reached by local buses or car.

The name derives from an old Malayalam word pointing to a historical settlement. Visitors often notice the contrast between densely populated areas and wide rice fields stretching across the flatter zones.

Location: Kerala

Capital city: Thrissur

Shares border with: Palakkad district, Ernakulam district, Malappuram district, Coimbatore district

Website: https://thrissur.nic.in/en

GPS coordinates: 10.52022,76.22040

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:07