Geography & Demographics
Spanning nearly 324 km², Ollur covers parts of Thrissur Municipal Corporation (wards around Ollur,
Mannuthy, Kuriachira, Koorkenchery zones) and the four rural panchayats. According to 2021 data,
literacy in the constituency is approximately 95 %, and Scheduled Caste population is around 9 %.
The electorate shows a slightly higher female ratio (~1063 females per 1000 males), reflecting
demographic trends in Kerala. Religious composition aligns with Thrissur averages: Hindus ~55 %,
Muslims ~26 %, and Christians ~18 %.
Ollur town also hosts the historic St. Antony's SyroMalabar Church, with over 4,000 Catholic families
and rich cultural heritage, earning Ollur the nickname “Chinna Roma” (Little Rome).
Economy & Livelihoods
Ollur's economy is a mix of traditional industry, education, and small businesses:
Gold jewellery, diamond polishing, and rolledgold businesses are clustered in parts of
Thrissur—including Ollur’s wards—and employ a significant workforce.
Timber, wooden packing boxes, ceramictile factories, and local manufacturing in the Ollur
industrial zone contribute to livelihood diversity.
Agriculture and wage labour persist in the rural panchayats; but the proximity to Thrissur
city means many residents are traders, service workers, or public sector employees.
NRIs and remittances augment household incomes, especially among middleclass urban
dwellers.
The industrial zone of Ollur is one of the most vibrant economic pockets in Thrissur district, known
for its metal casting, textiles, and traditional industries. Home to numerous small and medium-scale
foundries, workshops, and manufacturing units, it plays a key role in supporting Kerala’s industrial
economy. The region also boasts a strong base in furniture-making, printing, and allied trades, with
many family-run enterprises continuing legacy craftsmanship. This blend of industrial activity and
skilled labor has made Ollur a vital employment hub for the local population, especially within the
middle-income group.
Most residents fall into the middleincome bracket—many small business owners, artisans, salaried
families, and remittance households. Lowermiddle and BPL segments exist, particularly in rural
villages and among agricultural labourers. Highwealth households are few but present in business
and trade communities.
Recent Development Activities
Recent activity in Ollur and surrounding zones includes:
Upgrades to Mannuthy–Thrissur road and local junction widening to ease growing
traffic—citing congestion concerns voiced by residents.
Renovation of Thrissur railway station under Amrit Bharat mission (₹300 crore), which
impacts commuter access near Ollur.
Infrastructure improvements like new drainages, community halls, and local roads in
panchayats via MLA or municipal funding.
The presence of Krishi Vijnana Kendram and the Kerala Agricultural University campus in
Vellanikkara adds research, education, and rural development potential.
Ollur Assembly Constituency is a dense blend of suburban wards and rural edges, with nearly 185
polling stations anchoring a diverse electorate. The economy is historically tied to jewellery and
industrial crafts, bolstered by education, trade, and diaspora incomes. Most families are
middleincome, with modest lowerincome pockets. As traffic and infrastructure pressures rise, recent
municipal and state-level development efforts aim to keep pace—addressing roads, transport,
heritage conservation, and civic needs in this culturally vibrant region.
