Kuriachira is a municipal ward in Thrissur, Kerala. It is located within 2 km south of Swaraj Round. It lies beside the Thalore bypass road. Kuriachira is 25th division of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. It is an important residential area of Thrissur city of Kerala state of India. Renowned Malayalam writer and feminist Sara Joseph was born here. Award-winning novel "Aalahayude Penmakkal" by Sara Joseph gives insight into the life, taste, history, people and linguatone of Kuriachira.