particular place gets its name from a fort constructed by Portuguese in 1523. Only relics of the fort is seen as it was destroyed by Zamorin as well as Tipu sultan. The fort is known as Cranganore Fort. The fort is almost ruined now. Religion The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kottapuram, which is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, has its see here. Schools St. Micheal's L.P. School, Kottappuram St. Anne's Higher Secondary School, Kottappuram Gallery References Cities and towns in Thrissur district