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Paravur Taluk
Parur | |
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Taluk | |
  Paravur Taluk Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°10′0″N 76°13′0″E / 10.16667°N 76.21667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Headquarters | North Paravur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Taluk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 195.25 km2 (75.39 sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-42 |
| Nearest city | Kochi |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
| Civic agency | Taluk |
| Website | [1], [2] |
Paravur Taluk, IPA: [pɐrɐʋuːr], is a taluk of Ernakulam District in the Indian State of Kerala. North Paravur is the capital of the taluk. Paravur Taluk lies in the north western part of Ernakulam district bordering Thrissur district. The surrounding taluks are Kochi to the west consisting of Vypin Island, Kodungallur to the north, Chalakudy to the north consisting of Mala, Aluva to the east consisting of Angamaly, Nedumbassery and Aluva, Kanayanur to the south consisting of Cochin City. Paravur is a part of Kochi urban agglomeration area. The western parts of taluk are coastal areas with cultivations like prawn and pokkali rice. The eastern parts are fertile lands. The heavy industries of Kochi is located in Udyogmandal area of the taluk.