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Puthur

Unnikrishnan Puthur was a Malayalam–language novelist and short story writer.

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Puthur wrote about 700 short stories and published 29 collections of short stories, 15 novels, a collection of poems and autobiographical writings, among others. He was awarded Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the novel Balikkallu in 1968. He received the Odakkuzhal Award in the year 2010 for the book Anubhavangalude Ner Rekhakal.

How locals move

Getting around Puthur the local way

  • Get aroundAutorickshaw: Auto rickshaws are the main form of local transport, if you don't have your own means of transportation.
  • Get aroundAutorickshaws running in the city limits are to use fare meters, while the ones from the adjacent areas need not use them.
  • Get aroundHowever it is a rule that such autorickshaws without metres should not pick up passengers within city limits.
  • Get aroundThere is a pre-paid auto rickshaw counter at Thrissur Railway Station.
  • Get aroundThe taxis known as 'Tourist taxis' are meant for long travel or one day trips.Uber taxi services are available in Thrissur with basic fare ₹40 Car: There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self-drive.

From Wikivoyage: Thrissur, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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