Karalam is a village in Thrissur district in Kerala state of India. It is located 8 km from Irinjalakuda and 18 km from Thrissur.
Agriculture is the primary industry, but many households have at least one member working abroad, often in the Gulf.
Bus service connects the village with nearby cities like Thrissur and Irinjalakuda. Buses to Karalam starts from Irinjalakuda Bus Station. Only private buses service to this area. Bus time to Karalam from Irinjalakuda via Kizhuthani are (AM) 6.00, 6.50, 7.50, 8.30, 9.05, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.05(PM), 12.20, 1.05, 1.45, 2.45, 3.25, 4.00, 5.00, 5.35, 6.15, 6.30, 7.30.
Karalam is known for its Kumaranchira temple. Only Hindus may enter the temple, but members of other religions also believe in Kumaranchira Bhagavathy (Deity) up to a certain extent and send their offerings to the temple through their Hindu friends or neighbours. The deity is believed to be the sister of the Kodungallur bhagavathy.
This river marks the northern boundary of Karalam Panchayat. The river is the main source of water for agriculture in the village.
The only church in Thrissur District in the name of Holy Trinity.
Karalam Muslim juma masjid