Residential Areas in Thrissur

Thrissur is one of the fastest developing cities in Kerala and famous for being the cultural capital of the state. It is one of the oldest planned cities in Kerala and boasts of excellent infrastructure with an impressive network of roads and bridges. This is probably one of the contributing factors towards its booming real estate industry, with numerous villa and apartment projects coming up in key areas of the district and its surroundings.

Thrissur boasts of a rich cultural heritage and offers a cohesive medley of traditional and contemporary living. It is also well-known for being the headquarters of various regional banks and Chit Funds as well as to a number of gold jewelry and silk sari showrooms. Popular as a business hub as well as being home to a number of prestigious educational institutions, Thrissur beckons out to homebuyers to come settle down in this bustling city that has everything. With many developers, including Vishraam builders being part of the real estate scenario in Thrissur, the quality and architectural styles of homes here has only gotten better over time. You can find anything here, ranging from budget to luxury homes, villas to apartments, and everything else in-between!

A common feature amongst all these homes is the great locations of these apartments and villas. Most big-brand builders make a point of choosing locations that are well-connected, have low noise and air pollution, are in safe neighborhoods as well as have easy access to important social infrastructure. Here is a look at some of the popular residential areas in Thrissur:

Swaraj Round

Also known as Thrissur Round, it refers to a huge circular road right in the center of Thrissur city. It is about 2km long and surrounds a 65-acre hillock known as the Thekkinkadu Maidan, which houses the famous Vadakkumnathan temple. It is also where the famous Thrissur Pooram festival takes place. All major roads in the city end up linking with the centrally-located Swaraj Round, the largest roundabout in South Asia. All the localities based around the Swaraj Round are high-end properties due to their easy connectivity to the rest of the city. They are among the top-rated residential areas in Thrissur too.

Punkunnam

This is a bustling commercial and residential area in Thrissur and homes here are always in high demand due to their central location and easy connectivity. Punkunnam is located just around 2km away from the Swaraj Round and boasts of a high-end neighborhoods and enviable residential addresses. Owning a residence in Punkunnam is a matter of great prestige. This locality is well-known for the Sitaram Textiles industry based here since the early 1940s as well as the renowned Punkunnam Shiva temple.

Kottapuram

The meaning behind this word translates to ‘the place around a fort’. The fort referred to here is the Cranganore Fort which is almost in ruins now. It was built by the Portuguese in 1523 and later destroyed by the Zamorins and Tipu Sultan. Modern-day Kottapuram is nothing like its heydays and is a peaceful, predominantly residential area now. It lies near the Kottapuram Bridge and is also where the Kollam-Kottapuram National Waterway III ends.

Amala Nagar

This is probably one of the best residential locations to live in. It is close to the Amala Hospital and Medical College and a number of prestigious educational institutions and places of worship. It is also just around 4km away from Sobha Mall. It runs along State Highway 69 and homeowners here get to enjoy stunning views of the nearby Vilangan Kunnu hills.

Chembukkavu

This is another great residential area situated in Thrissur and home to the Thrissur Zoo and the famous pilgrimage site, Chembukkavu Bhagavathy Temple. This bustling urban area is a popular residential area too.

You couldn’t possibly go wrong in choosing any of the above localities to settle down in, in Thrissur. For those in the market to buy a home, Vishraam builders have a number of prestigious apartment and villa projects located in these premium residential areas.

Along with the state-of-the-art architectural designs, every Vishraam home is an ode to Mother Nature and built responsibly without harming the environment. Come have a look at any Vishraam home today and fall in love!