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Chowara is a small town in Aluva in the Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India.
Demographics
At the 2001 India census,[1] Chowwara had a population of 13,603. Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%. Chowwara had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 81% and, female literacy was 76%. In Chowwara, 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Chowara (formerly Chowara Town), is a panchayat and Growing Fast Town in Aluva Kochi Metropolitan Area of the Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. It is the growing fast city in Aluva, Kochi agglomeration after Ernakulam. Located on the River Periyar, Cochin International Airport Limited – CIAL at Nedumbassery, is 6.3 km away from Chowara. It’s accessibility through Rail (Chowara Railway Station), Air (CIAL Airport) and Water (Chowara Ferry).
Politics
Chowara is in the constituency of Aluva Kerala Legislative Assembly. The Chowara is part of the Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency). Anwar Sadath is the MLA of Chowara constituency of Aluva.[2] It is part of Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency).
Travel
Chowara is well connected by air, road and rail from all parts of the State.
By Air
Cochin International Airport is just 6.3 km from the town center. Regular domestic and international connections are available from the airport.
By Train
Chowara railway station (IR Code: CWR) in the town, The Chowara Railway Station is close to Aluva Railway Station, a major railway station in Kerala
By Bus
Mainly private buses are here. KSRTC buses servicing from Aluva to Angamaly, Kalady Via Chowara-Mahilalayam bridge.
By Ferry
Chowara Ferry is the easiest way to traveling Marambally, Perumbavoor side.
By car
Taxis – Taxis and Uber are available
Rented Vehicles – There are many places where you can rent Cars and Bikes.
Location
References
- ↑ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ Assembly Constituencies – Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 October 2008.