This village was a part of Chengazhinad under rule of Chengazhi Nambiar or.
Historical struggles
Fr. Johann Ernst Hanxleden, who is popularly known as Arnos Pathiri, who written the first Malayalam - Portuguese Encyclopedia This Jesuitpriest from Germany has given his energy not only to Velur but to the whole world through his literary works. It is believed that the Velur church was founded by Arnos Pathiri about three centuries ago on 3 December 1712 in honour of St. Francis Xavier.
Velur kanal Samaram-1948. Velur Kanal Samaram was conducted by the Communist Party against the cruel treatment and exploitation of the labourers by the person who had undertaken the work of constructing a canal from the Vazhani Dam reservoir for irrigation. some of the leaders of this historic struggle which helped in the growth of Communist party in the area were A.S.N.Nambissan, C.P.Francis and K.S.Sankaran.
Marumarakkal Samaram in Velur Manimalarkavu-1952
Transport
Transport is provided by State owned Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and private transport bus operators. Road transport is also supported by private taxis and autorickshaws also called autos. Auto Rikshaws available at Post Office centre, Chungam, Pazhaya Post Office, Thandilam Road, Puliyannur, Thayyur State Highway 76 pass through Velur. SH 76 Kuranchery - Velur - Kechery Road. 12.838 km. Direct Bus available from THRISUR Shakthan Stand, Wadakanchery Ottupara Bus Stand, Guruvayur, Kunnamkulam, Kechery etc. The nearest railhead is Wadakkanchery 13 km, Other nearest Rail way Stations are THRISSUR 20 km, SHORANUR 28 km & GURUVAYUR 15 km. Nearest Airports are,
Velur is centered around the St. Francis Xavier Forane Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, which is a protected monument in the Archdiocese of Thrissur with considerable antiquity and spiritual heritage. Historically this Forane church has been the mother church of many parishes. Four Forane divisions have come into existence out of this church. The fame of the church is closely linked with the fame of its founder, Fr. Johann Ernst Hanxleden, who is popularly known as Arnos Padiri., who written the first Malayalam - Portuguese Encyclopedia This Jesuit priest from Germany has given his energy not only to Velur but to the whole world through his literary works. It is believed that the Velur church was founded by Arnos Padiri about three centuries ago on 3 December 1712 in honor of St. Francis Xavier. Recently a new Church is constructed near the old church. Website : FB : www.facebook.com/velurchurchonline
Manimalarkavu temple
Manimalarkavu temple is a major place of worship for Hindus in Velur. "Manimalarkavu pooram" festival is one of the major attractions of tourists as it is colourful by the man-made horses of very huge sizes, which is rarely seen in other places. These man made horses representing from each small localities from this village and this festival is known as Kumbha Bharani Vela. During these days many devi temples in Kerala celebrating the yearly festivals in different ways.
St. Xavier’s U P School, St. Francis Xavier’s Nursery School
PMLP School Kiraloor
SAL SABEEL LP School, Kurumal
Sri Vigneswra CBSE School, Kiraloor Road, Velur Chungam
RMLP School, Velur West
FATRI – Family apostolate training & research institute.
Lisieux College, Naduvilangadi
Kinnari Magazines, Naduvilangadi
Sanjo Bhavan of sisters of St. Joseph the worker, Velur Bazar
St. Thomas UPS Puliannur
Govt.HS School, Thayyur
The village has some important government offices - like the Village office, post office, KSEB Section Office,South Indian Bank,Velur Service Co operative Bank, Krishi Bhavan, Telephone Exchange etc. The village is covered under all cellular / mobile operators and 4G Coverage by Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited in Kerala circle.
