Thevara is a ward of Kochi, Kerala.
Location
Geography
Thevara is part of the mainland Kochi and marks its south-west boundary. It is connected to the water-bound West Kochi via bridges.
Thevara is a link to Thevara Ferry and Konthuruthy which links the place like Kumbalam, Nettoor, Kadavanthra to other areas of Kochi city via waterway. The major artery of Kochi city starts from Kacheripady and ends at Thevara Junction.
Thevara is the first residential area one would come across after crossing over the Venduruthy Bridge to enter Ernakulam city. It is a quiet waterfront locale, about 2.5 km from the commercial center of M. G. Road and South Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is 33 km to the north-east. Ernakulam Central Bus Station is about 3 km from Thevara. The road via Kundannoor is an easy access to Cochin bypass.
Places of interest
Cochin Shipyard Sacred Heart College, Thevara Tomb of Mar Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly at Mar Yohannan Nepumsianose Syro-Malabar Church KonthuruthyMathrubhumi newspaper article Kochi Port Trust Kochi Naval Base Naval Airport, Kochi Headquarters of Kerala Urban Road Transport Corporation Cochin Harbour Terminus Kochi Gurudwara, Perumanoor - The only Gurudwara in the state S. D. Convent, Perumanoor and Konthuruthy Kerala Folklore Museum Queen of Vembnad, Backwater Boating Cruises St. Jude Shrine, Thevara Life Care Centre Hospital Maliyekal Road Thevara. JGT Living Spaces - Uparika Malika Luxury Apartments, Thevara
Notable residents Mar Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly - Venerable and founder of the congregation of the Sisters of the Destitute (S. D.)Syro Malabar Church Official Website Mohanlal - Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran - Malayalam actor
References
External links Cochin Shipyard official site S.H college official site St. Jude Shrine, Thevara