Country India District Thrissur Population 36,317 (2001) | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Local time Monday 6:30 AM | |
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Methala is a census town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Methala has been added to Kodungallur Municipality on November 11, 2009
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Map of Methala, Kerala 680664
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Methala had a population of 36,317. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Methala has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 84%. In Methala, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transportation
Methala is well connected by road to all parts of kerala. National Highway 17 passes through this town. The 4lane Kodungallur bypass (Kottapuram- Chanthapura Bypass) is under construction. Other major roads in this place are Kodungallur-Chalakudy Road (via Krishnankotta)and Kodungallur-Thuruthipuram road. The national waterway 3 ends at kottapuram in methala. There is a cargo terminal at kottapuram which has been built as a part of the waterway project.
Places around Methala
Methala is in Thrissur district, in the state of kerala.
Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk. The Cheraman Masjid is said to be the very first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik, son of Dinar. Cheraman Juma Masjid is the second oldest Mosque in the world.