Vara Puzha
Vara Puzha is a stream in Kerala, Southern India. Vara Puzha is situated nearby to the suburb Cheranallur, as well as near the locality Mannamturuttu.Places of Interest
Highlights include Varapuzha Bridge and Periyar River.
Varapuzha Bridge
Bridge
The Varapuzha bridge on NH 17 is a cantilever bridge spanning the Periyar river between Varappuzha and Cheranallur in Kochi, India. Varapuzha Bridge is the first bridge in Kerala to be constructed using Balanced Cantilever technique and also the first bridge in Kerala where Caisson floating technique was adopted.
Periyar River
River
Photo: Challiyan, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Periyar is the longest river and has the largest discharge potential in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. Periyar River is situated 2½ km east of Vara Puzha.
BSES Kerala Power Limited
Power station
BSES Kerala Power Limited is an independent power producer incorporated on 4 April 1996. It was established as a joint-venture by Bombay Suburban Electricity Supply and Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cheranallur and Varappuzha.
Cheranallur
Suburb
Cheranallur or Cheranellore or Cheranelloor is a suburb of Kochi city in the state of Kerala, India and lies on the banks of the Periyar River. According to tradition, the area was named by its earlier inhabitants who found this place very fertile and beautiful.
Varappuzha
Suburb
Photo: Aruna, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Varappuzha, is a northern suburb of the city of Kochi. It is a census town in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Situated around 15 km from the city centre and 8 km from Edapally, the areas lies in the NH 66 connecting Vytilla with North Paravur.
Eloor
Suburb
Photo: Saleemeloor, Public domain.
Eloor is a suburb of Kochi and a municipality in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala, India. It is an industrial area situated around 13 kilometres north of the city centre.
Vara Puzha
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Kerala, Southern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
10.07295° or 10° 4′ 23″ northLongitude
76.28273° or 76° 16′ 58″ eastElevation
4 metres (13 feet)Open location code
7J2R37FM+53GeoNames ID
11463721
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