About Padur
Padur (Malayalam: പാടൂര്) is a village in Palakkad District of Kerala State. It is a border village between Palakkad and Thrissur Districts. Padur comes under Kavassery Village II of Alathur revenue taluk. In about 5 km2 geographical area,the population goes nearly up to 5000. Padur is situated 31 km from Palakkad district head quarter.
Padur is one of the rarest villages of its kind as it is surrounded by rivers on its 3 sides. River Gayathri forms boundary on north and River Mangalam on south and they meet at the west side of Padur and together flows to merge in River Bharatapuzha, the largest river in Kerala. Because of this natural distinctiveness, Padur is blessed with thick greenery. Paddy fields, banana farms and coconut trees are strewed beyond ones' line of sight.
The name Padur (Padoor:പാടൂര്) is derived from the usage : "The land (oor : ഊര്) of Palakkad King (പാലക്കാട് രാജാവ്)". This is why, the 'Vela-Pooram' celebrations in Palakkad starts from Padur. Padur Vela, usually celebrated on February 23 or 24 every year is the curtain raiser for Vela Poorams in Palakkad. The festival is celebrated as birthday of Lord Sree Panickanar, an incarnation of Lord Ayyappa. Obviously, the culture, belief, and prosperity of this village is bound to Sree Panickanar. This temple is one of the rarest of its kind as the idol is formed on its own (swayam bhoo :സ്വയം ഭൂ). Apart from this there are around six more temples in the village. They are of Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, Karthiayani Kovil - of Goddess Parvathi, Sree Kurumba Kaavu - of an incarnated Goddess known as the daughter of Lord Shiva, a couple of Mariamman Kavu - temples of a Hindu goddess, and the list goes on. There is a church and a mosque in the boundaries of the village.
The majority of people belong to the Hindu religion. However there are people from other religions such as Christianity and Muslim, and all are living together with peace and harmony, participating in celebrations of one another.
Padur has an Aided LP school which is in its 110th year of existence providing knowledge to about 5 generations. There is a primary health center and a veterinary hospital. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has set up a telephone exchange in Padur. A branch post office is also present in the village. A renowned public library and a number of sports clubs are also the assets of this small village. Blue Star Sports club has delivered many talented volley ball players to the state.
As far as transportation is concerned, Padur is having plenty of bus services as it comes in the main road connecting Alathur and Pazhayannur, which is a gate way between Palakkad and Thrissur. Padur (Main), Anavalavu, Mini Industrial Estate, Chemmannumkunnu and Thonikkadavu are the bus stops available.
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