Thevara ( തേവര) is a part in the Kochi
city. in the State of Kerala , India ..
Geographically, Thevara is part of the mainland Kochi
(known as Ernakulam),
and marks its south-west boundary. It is connected to the water-bound West Kochi (or Old
Kochi) via bridges.
Thevara is noted especially for
being home for the Cochin Shipyard. The region where the Shipyard is situated now
is called Old Thevara,
while the present Thevara was built as a colony to rehabilitate
the people from Old Thevara for the construction of the Shipyard.
Notable
institutions in Thevara are The
Sacred Heart College also
known as Thevara Collegeand schools such as St.Thomas Girls
H.S.S,St.Mary's U.P school.Many churches are situated here. .
Thevara is a link to Thevara Ferry which links the place to other areas of
Ernakulam city via waterway. The major artery of Ernakulam city starts from Kacheripady and ends
at Thevara Junction. The western part of the city is connected to Ernakulam city by bridges of Mattancherry and
Thoppumpady bridges. The Cochin Port Trust and Naval Baseand the Navy's airport are very close to Thevara.
The Cochin Harbour Terminus, railway station, is close to this place.This is
currently not functional because of the charge imposed by the Port trust on Railways
to use the place. While the traffic to the western part has increased, new
bridges are being built to ease the traffic problems.
Thevara is the first residential area one would come across after crossing over the
Pincode of Thevara Post office is - 682013, Telephone number of Post office Thevara is-
Thevara Junction, Thevara Ferry, Thevara - Perumannur, Thevara Mammanjimukku, Thevara Konthuruthy, Thevara college, Thevara P&T Quarters, Thevara Mattammal.
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