Viyyur Central Prison

Central Prison, Viyyur
Entrance of Central Prison, Viyyur
LocationViyyur, Thrissur, India
StatusOperational
Security classCentral Prison
Capacity520
Population600 average
Opened1914
Managed byKerala Prisons and Correctional Services
DirectorSri. K. Anilkumar
Websitewww.keralaprisons.gov.in/central-prison-viyyur.html

Central Prison & Correctional Home, Viyyur, is situated in Thrissur in Kerala state of India and is authorised to accommodate 520 prisoners. It is one of the four central prisons other than Poojappura, Kannur and Tavanur, situated in Kerala state. It is one of the most important correctional and detention centers in the state. As per Kerala Prison Rules, the prison is meant to detain convicted habitual prisoners on a long-term basis. The prison has separate buildings designated as special jail and sub-jail meant for short-term convicts and people on trial, respectively.

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