Ashtamichira, Ashtamichira-Mala.

AHTAMICHIRA

Ashtamichira is a village in Thrissur district in the South Indian state of Kerala. Set in lush greenery, Ashtamichira embodies the spirit of countryside living with modern conveniences.

Ashtamichira is centered around the Ashtamichira junction, which houses major businesses and establishments.  The nearby places are Marekkad, kundayi, Vadama, pazhookkara, vythala,.  The place  is in the  Mala panchyhath. It has also been a center of growth in the past decade, with numerous businesses opening up in the area. The vast paddy fields and coconut groves that surround Ashtamichira represents the core strength of the area, which is agriculture. Ashtamichira has historically been an agrarian community, but the tremendous economic growth of India in the past decade has started to show its effect and the community's shift away from agriculture is evident.

Geography and demographics
The closest major cities are Thrissur and Cochin.
 Location
Ashtamichira       -    36 km  south west of Thrissur 
Ashtamichira       -    55 km  north of Cochin 
Ashtamichira       -    10 km  west of Chalakudy 
Ashtamichira       -    4 km north of Mala 
Ashtamichira       -    18 km  north east of Irinjalakuda 
Ashtamichira       -    15 km  south west of Kodungallur - The historical place and formar Kingdom & Historical port (mussris) 
 Political Units
Ashtamichira       - In Vadama-  Vadakkumbhagam Village
Asttamichira        - In Mala Panchayat  
Astamichira        -  In Mukundapuram  Taluk
Astamichira        -  In  Thissur District. 
Astasmichira       - In Kerala State  
Ashtamichira       -In  Country - India 
Pin Code - 680 731 
Demographics
Population - (
Language - Malayalam 
Religions - Hinduism, Christianity, Islam 
Getting there
By Road

From Chalakudy - Drive west from Chalakudy on the railway station road and continue on the road past railway station. Ashtamichira Junction is 10 km  from Chalakudy north junction. At Ashtamichira junction, turning left takes you towards Mala and further towards Kodungallur and turning right takes you to Kodakara.

From Thrissur - Drive south from Thrissur on NH-47. At Kodakara junction take a right towards Mala. Ashtamichira junction is on the way to Mala through Aloor. Total distance- 36 km .

From Cochin - Drive north from Cochin on NH-47. At Chalakudy, take a left towards railway station and travel 10 km. Total Distance- 55 km

From Mala - Drive north from Mala towards Trichur. Ashtamichira is on the way, 4 km down.

The nearest railway station in Chalakudy, which is 8 km away. Chalakudy is served by all major trains running through Kerala and is the best access to Ashtamichira for long distance travellers. An autorickshaw or taxi from the railway station will comfortably take you to Ashtamichira. Expect the friendly driver to take you to the exact address, by the mere mention of name, a bonus of countryside living!

By Air
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about 25 km away. A taxi ride to Ashtamichira costs around Rs.350 and is a rewarding experience, for the scenic wayside beauty it offers.

Places of worship
Ashtamichira Mahadeva Kshetram
Pambumekkatu Mana
Chakkamparambu Temple
Kannankattil Temple
Maniyankavu Temple
Urundolil Temple
Mosques 
Kattikarakunnu Juma Masjid 
Ashtamichira east Juma Masjid 
Umer Farooq Juma Masjid & Hilaliya Madrassa, Marekkad 
Churches 
Ambazhakkattu Palli 
Puliyilakunnu Palli 

Establishments
Gandhi Smaraka High School (GSHS), Ashtmichira
Grameena Vayanasala (Library), Ashtamichira
Jeevana Kala Kshetram (Art of Living Center), Asthamichira
ASHA Auditorium, Ashtamichira
Navaratna Auditorium, Ashtamichira
Orma Arts and Sports Club, Ashtamichira
Vidhya College(a pioner &; legent in private tutions) SKSSF Marekkadu Unit, Asthamichira
SYS Marekkadu Unit, Ashtamichira
AMLP School Marekkadu, Ashtamichira.
St Antonys Balabavan, Ashtamichira.

Main Business Firms
Catholic Syrian Bank  Branch Ashtamichira
Bank Of Baroda, Branch Ashtamichira
Ashtamichira Cooperative Society