About Shoranur

Shoranur (Malayalam: ) is a town and a municipality in Palakkad district, Kerala, located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River spread over an area of 32.28km. It is a major transport hub, having the largest railway station in the state. Kerala Kalamandalam which is the premier centre for the learning of classical arts like Kathakali and Koodiyattam is located at Cheruthuruthi, a kilometer across the river from Shornur. 'Shornur' is believed to be have originated from Cheruvannur, which is found in the Revenue and Railway records. Shoranur is located at 1046N 7617E / 10.77N 76.28E / 10.77; 76.28. It has an average elevation of 49metres (160feet). As of 2001 India census, Shoranur had a population of 42,022. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. The average literacy rate was 84%, which was higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy rate being 85%, and female literacy rate being 82%. 10% of the population is under the age of 6. The...