South Chittoor is a riverine island in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. It is lying adjacent to Vaduthala. Chittoor is connected with Vaduthala through the Vaduthala Bridge. The island is home to Chittoor Dhyanakendram and the Chittoorappan Temple.[1] Aster Medcity, which is one of the super speciality hospitals in Kerala is also located here.[2]
South Chittoor | |
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Riverine island | |
  South Chittoor Location in Kerala, India  South Chittoor South Chittoor (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°01′15″N 76°16′27″E / 10.0207°N 76.2741°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-07 |
| Nearest city | Kochi |
Overview
editWhen compared to other areas in Kochi, South Chittoor is serene. The region is well connected with the mainland through road. There are two bus stations in Chittoor. The boat jetty located near to the main bus station.[3] There are plans to upgrade the South Chittor Water Metro station, which is under construction, as a hub for services to the northern regions of Kochi.[4] The CGH Chittoor Palace is a notable tourist place in Chittoor, located 1 km away from Sujitha foods, a renowned bakery of the region, managed by Nishanth Suneej.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chittoor to be Water Metro hub in city's northern region". The Times of India. 20 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Bureau, BL Kochi (29 September 2022). "Aster Medcity inducts houseboats for medical tourists treatment". BusinessLine. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "ഹബ്ബാകാൻ സൗത്ത് ചിറ്റൂർ, ചേരാനല്ലൂർ വരെ കായൽവഴി മെട്രോ, വടക്കൻ കൊച്ചിയിൽ വികസനം അതിവേഗം". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Water Metro services to cover Eloor, South Chittoor & Cheranalloor soon in Kochi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Rao, Bindu Gopal RaoBindu Gopal. "A palace stay in South Chittoor, Kerala, for the fancy traveller in you". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 November 2023.