Oachira or Ochira is located in the Karunagappalli taluk of Kollam district. It includes areas of Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district and Kollam district. Ochira Gram Panchayat came into existence in 1953. Gram panchayats of Ochira, Kulasekharapuram, Thazhava, and Klapana are included in the Ochira block. Ochira has been a Buddhist centre since ancient times…Oachira or Ochira is located in the Karunagappalli taluk of Kollam district. It includes areas of Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district and Kollam district. Ochira Gram Panchayat came into existence in 1953. Gram panchayats of Ochira, Kulasekharapuram, Thazhava, and Klapana are included in the Ochira block. Ochira has been a Buddhist centre since ancient times. This area is on the border of Kollam district and Alappuzha district. The famous Ochira Parabrahma Temple is located here.