Maravanthuruthu is a small village located in the Kottayam district of Kerala in India. It is surrounded by the river Muvattupuzha and is connected to the neighbouring villages Thalayolaparambu, Enādi by recently constructed bridges. Mara means Veda, Thuruth means island. Maravanthuruthu is one of the Grama Panchayats in Vaikom Taluk. 

Maravanthuruthu has moved out of the status so called "village" and now is an upcoming urban area, being settled by the people who are rich in education, migrants from other part of Kerala who were attracted to this urban village due to abundance of fresh water, culture and peaceful living atmosphere.

Maravanthuruthu covers nearly 5–6 ms through the main road and triples the size towards both the sides ending up near the river. The entire main route is inhibited by the local residents which was once seen with traditional houses which can be rarely seen now due to the uplift of living standards of people and those houses are now converted to modern houses and every resident own a vehicle of their own.

The main junction is called Panchayathu Junction which is right next to the Sree Krishnan Thrikkovil and Sree Subhramaniyan Swami Kshethram. Few buildings serve as a shopping arcade and shops are run by local residents. Every junction or street (marked within 3 km) conducts yearly sports and cultural activities. The skit run during Onam is one among the main activities which attracts outsiders. Characters in ancient stories are depicted and people making those characters are carried in lorries (open trucks) through the road which is one of the main attraction during Onam Celebrations. These procession is followed by ancient cultural forms known as Pulikali, Theyyam etc.

Recent rise of importance to the Kadookkara junction due to its geographical location serving the main junction where all the roads meet has taken of the importance of Panchayath Junction but still Panchayat junction serves as a main spot due to the Panchayat Office and Government Dispensary and a veterinary hospital.

The most important factor which makes Maravanthuruthu distinct from all other places is the abundance of fresh drinking water. All houses are equipped with own well which is rich in fresh drinking water. It has been noted that the Construction Giants have recently planned to start up certain ventures like Compound Villas, resorts etc. in Maravanthuruthu, but still Maravanthuruthu remains in peace and beauty surrounded by its rivers, paddy fields and beautiful people.

Source - Wikipedia [Mar 2021]