Ayiroor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ayroor
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 Ayroor
Location in Kerala
Ayroor
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
689611/689612
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| Telephone code | 04735/0469 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-03/KL 62 |
| Nearest city | 130 KM to Trivandrum and Cochin |
| Literacy | 97% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Pathanamthitta |
Ayroor is a village in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, India. The Pamba River flows along its southern side. This makes the soil around the village very rich and good for farming.
Life in Ayroor
People in Ayroor are mostly farmers. They grow many different crops. These include coconuts, rubber, and cocoa. They also grow tapioca, plantains, and spices like cinnamon and pepper. Other fruits like rambutan are also grown here.
Festivals and Fun
Ayroor is known for its lively festivals. One of the biggest events is the Cherukolpuzha Hindu Parishad. This is a religious festival that lasts for a week in February. It attracts many people to the village.
Another exciting event is the Snake boat races. These races are very popular and bring a lot of visitors to Ayroor. Teams paddle long, narrow boats shaped like snakes. It's a thrilling sight to watch!
Places to Worship
Ayroor has many different places where people can worship. These include temples and churches. Some of the important ones are:
- Ayiroor Rameswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple
- Ayroor Puthiyakavu Devi Temple
- Edappavoor Devi Temple
- Velliyara Sri Mahadeva Temple
- St. Agnes Malankara Catholic Church Kanjeettukara
- Mar Behnan's Orthodox Old Church, Cherukolpuzha
- St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Church THEKKUMKAL
- Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church, Kanjeettukara
- Carmel Mar Thoma Church, Plankamon
- St. Thomas Orthodox Valiya Palli, Mathappara
- Salem Mar Thoma Church, Kottathur
- St. Paul's CMS Anglican Church, Ayroor
Main Attractions
Besides the festivals, Ayroor has other interesting places to visit:
- Ayroor Chathayam Boat Race: Another popular boat race event.
- Cherukolpuzha Hindu Matha Maha Mandalam: The big religious convention mentioned earlier.
- Velampady & Vazhakkunnam Aqueducts: These are parts of the PIP-Canal system.
- Palliyodams: These are special snake boats. Several villages in Ayroor have their own, like Edappavoor Palliyodam and Kottathur Palliyodam.
- Panchyathu Stadium: A local sports ground in Ayroor.
Schools and Education
Ayroor has several schools, from primary to higher secondary levels. This shows that education is important in the village. Some of the schools are:
- Govt. LP School, Cherukolpuzha
- Technical Higher Secondary School, Ayroor (managed by IHRD)
- M.T. High School, Mathappara, Kottathur
- Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ayroor
- Zion English Medium School, Ayroor
- NSS Higher Secondary School, Thadiyoor, Ayroor
- SNDP Vocational Higher Secondary school, Kanjeetukara, Ayroor
- Mathan Mappilai Memorial Public School, Theodical (CBSE)
