The complete Directory of Adoor
About Adoor
Adoor, also Adur (malayalam:അടൂർ) is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, India spread over an area of 20.42 km2.
It is believed that the name Adoor is derived from "attipperu avakaasam ulla ooru". Vanjipuzha Chief (Land Lord from Chengannur) got the "attipperu avakasam" (full ownership without tax) from the Maharaja of Travancore
As of 2001 India census, Adoor had a population of 28,943. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Adoor has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 49% of the males and 51% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Distance From points
From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Private Bust Stand - 10 Min.
From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Revenue Tower - 5 Min. ( Near Private Bus Stand)
From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Parthasarathy Temple - 2 Min.
From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Chennampallil Temple - 15 Min.
From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Trichennamangalam Mahadevar Temple - 20 Min. (Peringinadu
Bus Transportation: Adoor is well connected to all parts of kerala. There are regular KSRTC bus services and private bus services.
Railway stations: Nearest stations are available at Chengannur (25 kilometres), Thiruvalla (35 kilometres) and Kayamkulam(30 kilometres).
Airports: Nearest airport are at Thiruvananthapuram (100 kilometres) and Cochin International Airport (150 kilometres).
KSRTC buses connect Adoor with almost all important places in Kerala. Getting to near by places is quite easy as there are a number of private buses connecting villages in and around Adoor. Other major routes through Adoor are:
Kayamkulam - Punaloor (Ordinary and Fast)
Kayamkulam - Kottarakkara (Ordinary and Fast)
Kayamkulam - Pathanamthitta (Ordinary)
Kottayam - Kottarakkara (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
Kottayam - Thiruvanathapuram (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
Ernakulam - Thiruvanathapuram ( Fast and Express)
Guruvayoor - Thiruvananthapuram ( Fast and Express)
Kollam - Pathanamthitta (Private and Govt.)
Chavara - Pathanamthitta (Private)
Karunagappally - Pathanamthitta (Private and Govt.)
From Thiruvananthapuram to Adoor - 2 Hrs (85 KM)
From Ernakulam( Cochin) to Adoor - 3 Hrs (130KM)
Major Attractions
The main attraction in Adoor is the Krishna Sree Parthasarathy Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, known here by the name of Parthasarathy. It is one of the oldest Krishna temples in Kerala. Gajamela, the elephant pageant on the concluding day of annual festival at the temple, is the main highlight of the 10-day festival celebrations.Pannivizha Peedikayil Maha Devi Temple, Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple Peringanad, Sree Mahadevar Temple Pannivizha MahavishnuTemple Elamannoor, Sreedharma Sastha Temple Chennampallil, Punthalaveettil Devi Temple Pazhakulam, Sreenarayanapuram Temple Manakala, Kuttiyil Sree Rajarajeswari Temple, Choorakode, Vellaramkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Vellakkulangara, Sree Bhuvaneswari Subrahmania Swami Temple, Kalathattu,Sri Nagarajaswami Nagayakzhiyamma Temple,Thuvayoor North(ChittaniMukku), Kottara Malanada Devasthanam Chittanimukku, Kottamukal Amman Kovil,Pallickal[disambiguation needed] Sree Kandala Swamy Temple, Elampallil Payyanalloor Maya Yekshikkavu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Elampallil Hiranyanalloor Mahadevar Temple are some of the other important temples.
The Chandanapally Valiyapally Church is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Adoor.Chembuduppu (meaning choosing of copper vessels) is a special ritual that has a place in Kerala's cultural history, which take place in Chandanapally every year. Hermon Aramana, the headquarters of Adoor Diocese of Marthoma Church, and the Marthoma Youth Center are other culturally important places in Adoor. Adoor Immanuel Marthoma Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Church, and Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church etc. are churches in the heart of town. Kadampanad, St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kannamkode St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, and the centre of Adoor Diosis of orthodox church is also located near Kannamcode Cathedral. The cathedral has two branches, chapels, in Kottamukal and in Pannivizha. Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church, MC Road, Vadakadathukavu, Adoor Kannamkode MarthomaChurch Vellakulangara and St. Gregorios church. Peringanad are some of the other churches of importance in this region.
Mannadi Temple which has historical importance due to the sacrifice of Travancore DiwanVelu Thampi Dalava (1765–1809), who fought the British Raj is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Adoor. Maramadi Malsaram (bull race) is an event that is held at Anandapally, which is a few kilometers away from Adoor. This event attracts national and international visitors. The event, which takes place right after the harvest, is aimed at promoting the spirit of farmers.
Places - Distances from Adoor
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Pandalam |
12 Km |
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Chengannur |
26 Km |
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Thiruvalla |
34 Km |
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Chananassery |
44 Km |
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Kottayam |
62 Km |
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Enathu. |
8 Km |
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Kottarakkara |
21 Km |
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Ayoor |
40 Km |
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Chadayamangalam |
45 Km |
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Nilamel |
51 Km |
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Kilimanoor. |
58 Km |
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Karett |
63 Km |
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Venjarammud |
68 Km |
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Vempayam |
70 Km |
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Thiruvananthapuaram |
95 Km |
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Balaramapuram |
108 Km |
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Neyyattinkara |
115 Km |
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Parassala |
125 Km |
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Kaliyikkavila |
130 Km |
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Kanyakumari |
186 Km |
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Nooranadu |
11 Km |
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Charummoodu |
15 Km |
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Kattanam |
20 Km |
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Kayamkulam |
27 Km |
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Pathanapuram |
16 Km |
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Punaloor |
30 Km |
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