North Paravur is believed to be one of the 64 villages created by Parashurama.
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11 Facts About North Paravur
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North Paravur derived its name from ancient name Parayur, which literally means the place of Paravar, an ancient tribe.
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The North Paravur king joined with Kochi country, but later Parur transferred to the Travancore area as part of an agreement.
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At that period North Paravur area included Puthenchira, Mala area of Chalakudy taluk.
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North Paravur municipality is one among the former municipalities in Ernakulam District.
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North Paravur, formerly known as Parur, was the first constituency to hold elections using Electronic Voting Machine in 1982.
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North Paravur was once famous in the district for its traditional industries like coir, handlooms and agriculture.
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North Paravur is the headquarters of Paravur Taluk and Paravur, Kalamassery State Assembly constituencies.
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The Grama Panchayats in North Paravur Taluk are Alengad, Chendamangalam, Chittatukara, Ezhikkara, Kadungalloor, Karumallur, Kottuvally, Kunnukara, Puthanvelikkara, Vadakkekara and Varappuzha.
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North Paravur is the seat of Ernakulam Additional District court.
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Local television stations in North Paravur includes Asianet Cable Vision, North Paravur Vision Muziris Today.
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