Chazhoor (Chazhur) is a village in Thrissur Taluk of Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] Thriprayar (4km), Thrissur (22km), and Chavakkad (17km) are nearby cities. Places of worship include temples, a mosque, and a church.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census, Chazhoor had a population of 5,827 with 2,641 males and 3,186 females.[2][1]
Chazhoor village holds the ancient palace of Chazhoor (Chazhur) kovilakom. This is the root (moola thavazhi) of the Cochin royal family, in Ernakulam district (Perumpadapu Swaroopam).
The Naalukettu (Kerala style of joint family house) of the Chazhoor royal family is in this village.
Civic administration and politics
For administrative purposes, the Chazhoor panchayat is divided into 18 wards, from which the members of the panchayat are elected for five years.[citation needed]
