37-531: Neyyattinkara, is a significant municipal town and a prominent center for both industry and commerce, positioned at the southernmost tip of the Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area in Thiruvananthapuram , the capital city of Kerala State . It also serves as the administrative headquarters of Neyyattinkara Taluk.Nestled along the banks of the Neyyar River, one of the district's principal rivers,
74-641: A government homoeo dispensary and Telhara Homoeo care have given drastic change to the rustic image of this old town. The panchayat also holds a Medical College at Karakonam. Prominent educational institutions in Parassala are Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Evans Higher Secondary School, Teachers Training Institute, Government Women ITI, Saraswathy College of Nursing, CSI Institute of Legal Studies, CSI B.ed College, Samuel LMS Upper primary school and Sree Krishna Pharmacy College. • Parassala B. Ponnammal , recipient of Padma shri, an elderly woman who
111-478: A major handloom cloth manufacturing unit at Manchavilakam near Neyyattinkara. Neyyattinkara has a wide range of transportation facilities by road, rail or air. Neyyattinkara is well connected to all parts of the city through regular bus services operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation which includes Ananthapuri city fast passenger, non AC low floor, AC low floor, fast passenger, super fast passenger, city radial services etc. Neyyattinkara KSRTC Bus Depot
148-468: A number of secondary, and higher secondary educational institutions, plus a number of Polytechnics, and Engineering Colleges in the vicinity. The Govt. HSS in the town is one of the oldest schools in the entire state. It was established long before in the 1890s. It has churned out a number of proficient people, who have excelled in every field. Neyyattinkara taluk is part of Trivandrum (Lok Sabha constituency) except kattakada assembly constituency which
185-683: Is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (22 km). Neyyattinkara Railway Station is located on the Mangalore- Thiruvananthapuram - Kanyakumari Railway line. Neyyattinkara railway station code is 'NYY'. Except Super Fast & weekly Trains, all other daily express trains and passenger trains through this route stops here. Thus the town is connected by major cities in India, including Chennai , Bangalore , Mumbai , Kolkata , Mangalore , Pune , Kochi , Kanyakumari etc.... The Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station
222-452: Is 33 km from Parassala town. The nearest station is Parassala The Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as Tropical monsoon climate (Am). Parassala has heavy rains during June–August due to the southwest monsoon. There is no proper winter season as temperature do not fall below 20 °C (68 °F). In summer, the temperature rises to a maximum of 32 °C (90 °F) and 31 °C (88 °F) in
259-602: Is a Pentecostal worship centre. Jehovah's Witnesses are also active in this area since 1975. There are a good number of Muslims in this constituency, which depicts the communal harmony of the place. One of the most famous Christian Church in Parassala is St. Peter's Church located in Hospital Junction built in 1604 by the Portuguese, very recently renovated and the Abbs Memorial Church, built in
296-450: Is about (18 km) from the town. Express trains will take 15 minutes to reach Thiruvananthapuram from Neyyattinkara town, however, passenger / Shuttle trains will take 30 minutes (since these trains have stops at Balaramapuram and Nemom in between Neyyattinkara and Thiruvananthapuram). Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies it climate as tropical wet and dry (Aw). Neyyattinkara has heavy rains during June–August due to
333-404: Is centuries old and the structure is rare stone architecture and Parvathy devi and Vighneswara are the upadevathas. The temple is famous for its rare rites and ceremonies and from time immemorial entry was allowed to all sects in the community irrespective of caste or creed and significantly arayas – a backward community have the privilege of participation for the commencement of important rituals in
370-528: Is famous for the HARE KRISHNA temple located in Neduvanvila, which is part of International Society for Krishna Consciousness . Local women from all walks of life and religion gather here as part of women empowerment. This centre houses a go-shala (shelter for cows) and anganvadi ( school for toddlers). The nearest airport to Parassala is Trivandrum International Airport in Thiruvananthapuram . It
407-495: Is part of Attingal (Lok Sabha constituency). Neyyattinkara taluk includes 4 assembly constituencies (Kattakkada, Neyyattinkara, Parassala, Kovalam) in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. In early 2012, Neyyattinkara constituency attracted statewide attention, as it witnessed a much fiercely contested by-elections that Kerala Politics have ever seen caused by the resignation of the incumbent MLA R. Selvaraj of
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#1732801492207444-748: Is sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The nearby sea shore is just 10 km. away in west, and seven kilometres to the east can take you to the mammoth hillocks of Western ghats . The geology is said to be typical of the Kerala soil - the Laterite and red soil. The town can still boast of a good green cover in residential and non-residential areas. A depiction on the Veera Smrithi states "From this village 174 men went to
481-477: Is situated 34 km south of state capital Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala , bordering Tamil Nadu . A part of earlier generation of the population were involved in the collecting of palmyra nectar and fermenting to produce alcoholic drinks. The typical nectar collected on pots from atop palmyra trees are also used for making ' karupatti ' which is known for its medicinal properties. Three generations before,
518-472: Is situated on the Neyyar River side, one of the principal rivers in Thiruvananthapuram district. The river flows to the south part of the town. Water Supply for the town and the adjacent places is obtained from this river. Topography of the town is rather uneven, with higher areas in the downtown. Nearby the town is the hillock Aruvippuram . The Western Ghats form a scenic backdrop to the town. The town
555-527: Is the area consisting of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and the municipalities of Attingal , Nedumangad and Neyyattinkara , 3 "outgrowths" and 24 census towns . The total population is 1,687,406, which includes 815,200 males and 872,206 females as per 2011 census. The Thiruvananthapuram Capital Region or TCR is the area proposed by TRIDA ( Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority ) by joining adjacent municipalities of Attingal , Varkala , Neyyattinkara and Nedumangad with Thiruvananthapuram city. This
592-514: Is the current MP. Parassala Sree Mahadeva Temple is one of the foremost centres of worship in south Kerala and the temple is situated at the tiny village of Parassala adjoining the Kerala Tamil Nadu boundary. Here the deity, Lord Siva is facing the west, which is considered as a rare phenomenon , and devotees even from far off places attend the worship . It was built by Mallen Chembakaraman Delava of Venad royal family. The temple
629-647: Is the largest in the taluk and operates a wide array of services. It include long-distance services to Guruvayoor , Thrissur , Kozhikode , Chakkulath Kaavu, Kollam , Ernakulam , Kanniyakumari , etc. A/C Low Floor buses frequently ply along the Neyyattinkara-East Fort-Medical College-Kazhakkuttam route. There is also 24*7 bus service between Trivandrum to Nagarcoil and vice versa via Neyyattinkara operated by both Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation The nearest airport
666-1104: The "NYY" represents Neyyattinkara The town derives its name from its location, with 'Neyyatinkara' in Malayalam translating to 'the banks of the river Neyyar.' The town comes under the purview of Neyyattinkara Municipality. It also comes under the Neyyatinkara Assembly Constituency which inturn comes under the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha Constituency . The town is mostly residential, with many government and service sector establishments. The standard and generally accepted abbreviations of Neyyattinkara are NTA (used by general public) or NYY (used by Indian railway) and NTKA used by Kerala State Electricity Board .IN NYY 1 used by Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram . Cave pictures, probably by Neolithic people, are found in Pandavanpara, located in
703-546: The 1850s by the English missionary Rev. John Abbs who was sent to India by the London Missionary Society (L.M.S.). The church choir is called "Abbs Echoes" with their main vision stated as "To produce the echoes of The Great Missionary Abbs." Southern Kurisumala is the location of a famous Christian pilgrim location, which is not only visited by Christians, but by other religious people also. Parassala
740-413: The 2021 election winning 47.02 % of votes cast. Parassala MLA: C.K. Hareendran, ( CPI(M) party) won the 2021 election winning 48.16 % of votes cast. Kovalam MLA: M Vincent, ( Indian National Congress party) won the 2021 election winning 47.06 % of votes cast. Neyyattinkara Municipality led by LDF, PK Rajmohan CPI(M) elected as chairperson and Vice chairperson. The major factory in
777-677: The Bull "Ad Aptius Provehendum" erected the Kamukincode Valiyapalli St. Mary's Church (founded in 1847), Neyyattinkara Town Latin Catholic Diocese of Neyyattinkara bifurcated from the Diocese of Trivandrum and by the announcement of Archbishop Soosa Pakiam and ordination by Cardinal Joseph Tomko on 1 November 1996, appointed Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samuel as its first Bishop. Bishop Samuel took Ecclesiastical possession of
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#1732801492207814-464: The CPI(M) party. The tri-cornered contest was between O. Rajagopal of BJP, F. Lawrence of CPI(M) and Selvaraj (Now, of INC), with Selvaraj emerging as the winner finally. He was defeated in 2016, losing to the CPI(M) candidate by more than 9000 votes! Current MP: Dr. Shashi Tharoor ( Indian National Congress party, re-elected as MP on 20 May 2019) Neyyattinkara MLA: K. Ansalan, ( CPI(M) party) won
851-474: The North east side of Neyyattinkara towards Karakonam route. This famous cave will come under Perumkadavila panchayath. The name of this portion of land, before Marthanda Varma became the ruler of Travancore , was 'Thenganad'. Neyyattinkara is located at 8°24′N 77°05′E / 8.4°N 77.08°E / 8.4; 77.08 . It has an average elevation of 26 metres (85 feet). The town
888-602: The diocese on 5 November 1996. Diocese of Neyyattinkara consists of three Taluks viz. Neyyattinkara, Kattakada and Nedumangadu. The Bishop's House is located in Aralummoodu, Neyyattinkara. St. Therese's Convent G.H.S.S. Neyyattinkara is one of the individual management educational institutions that comes under the purview of this diocese. The two Kurisumala (Holy Cross Hills) Pilgrim Centres near Neyyattinkara, viz., Bonacaud Kurishumala (Bonacaud Holy Cross Hills) and Vellarada Kurishumala (Vellarada Holy Cross Hills) also come under
925-499: The great war 1914 to 1919". It is located near Village Office, Neyyattinkara. The Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is situated in the centre of the town and is an important pilgrimage centre. The annual festival is an important attraction for people in the district. Besides the religious significance, the temple holds a special place in Travancore history. Legend has it that the then Crown Prince Marthanda Marthanda Varma
962-511: The holy land of Sree Narayana Guru is an important pilgrim centre situated in [[Perumkadavilla]] Grama panchayat. Parassala Assemblies of God Church is one of the Largest Pentecostal churches in Kerala. The church is known as Jehovah Nissi AG church. Neyyattinkara CSI church founded in 1822, an oldest Church of Anglican Communion , is one of the main attractions of Neyyatiinkara Town. On 14 June 1996 Pope John Paul II by
999-424: The people of Parassala have achieved socio-economic development because of the establishment of various educational and health care organizations by various religious groups and government. The major hospitals in the town are Govt Taluk Hospital , Saraswathy Multispeciality Hospital and SP Multispeciality Hospital. Then a government Sidha hospital, a government Ayurvedha hospital, a government Veterinary hospital,
1036-424: The population rose to 69,467 on 2001-03-01 and rose again to 70,850 on 2011-03-01., which grades it under Class-II town. Most of the urban population lies within the municipality area which is densely occupied. There is often an inflow of people into the town and nearby areas, for the ease of access to a plethora of institutions, which provide various services. Convent Road is one of the most densely occupied regions in
1073-415: The purview of Latin Catholic Diocese of Neyyattinkara. Our Lady of Assumption Church Vlathankara ( swargaropithamatha ), St Sebastian's Forane Pilgrim Church Balaramapuram, St. Antony's Church (Kochupalli), Vellarada Kurishumala and Bonacadu Kurishumala are the five major pilgrim centres of the Diocese of Neyyattinkara. Population of Neyyattinkara Town (Municipal Area) as on 1991-03-01 was 30,419. However,
1110-432: The southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues till February. In summer, the temperature rises to a maximum of 32 °C (90 °F) and 31 °C (88 °F) in the winters. Record high temperature in neighbouring Thiruvananthapuram is 39 °C (102 °F). Annual average rainfall is 3,100 mm (120 in). Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area Thiruvananthapuram Metropolitan Area
1147-533: The temple from ancient times onwards and the Lord render blessings to all irrespective of caste, colour or creed. Parassala, the holy place is well known for communal harmony. Elankam Bhuvaneswary temple is another religious attraction in Parassala. Many Christian worship places are there in Parassala. That includes a good number of RC (Roman Catholic), ECI, CSI, Lutheran, Pentecost Church of God Zionkunnu and Assemblies of God churches. Church of El-Shaddai at Anchali Jn.
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1184-730: The town derives its name from its location, with 'Neyyatinkara' in Malayalam translating to 'the shore of the river Neyyar.' Neyyattinkara ranks as the second most densely populated municipality in the district, following Varkala . Notably, the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram is situated within Neyyattinkara Taluk."In the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram, the port international code IN NYY 1,
1221-480: The town is the Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL) at Aralummoodu. It builds three wheelers, especially suited for cargo transport. It is a much sought after brand in the developing ASEAN nations for good quality three-wheelers. Neyyattinkara and the neighbouring areas has many cottage industries and handloom. The Balaramapuram Handloom Industry is known worldwide for its fine hosiery. There is
1258-658: The town, with a number of educational institutions like St. Thereses' Convent GHSS, St. Tresa of Avila ICSE School, Sree Vidyaadhiraja HSS, and a lot more. Out pockets of the town include Vazhuthoor, Perumpazhuthoor, Amaravila , Aralummood, etc. • Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna , Journalist • C. Krishnan Nair , Indian Independence activist, Gandhian • Jagadish , Malayalam actor • Biju Sopanam , Comedy Artist • Neyyattinkara Vasudevan , Neyyattinkara Mohanachandran (Musicians) • Abhishek Nayar , Indian cricketer • G. Ramachandran , Social reformer • P. Gopinathan Nair • V Madhusoodanan Nair , Malayalam poet. The town has
1295-488: Was proposed for planning the development of the capital region of Kerala more effectively. The TCR covers most part of the Thiruvananthapuram UA and eyes to develop the surrounding municipalities as satellite towns to the main city. Parassala Parassala is a small town located near the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu .It comes under Thiruvananthapuram district at southern tip of Kerala . It
1332-507: Was redirected by Anandapadmanabhan Thambi dressed up as mad chaannaan (everyone believed that he was dead; as spread by enemies) to a Jackfruit tree near the temple while he was being chased by his enemies. The prince hid within the tree cavity and escaped almost certain death. He was convinced the chaannan was none other than Lord Sri Krishna himself. Gratefully, he named the tree as Ammachi Plavu (Mother Tree) and placed it under royal protection. Aruvippuram (7 km from Neyyattinkara town),
1369-683: Was the first female singer in the famous Navarathri Mandapam of Thiruvananthapuram during 2006 comes from this town. Parassala assembly constituency is part of Thiruvananthapuram (Lok Sabha constituency) . The former late deputy speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly , Sundaran Nadar, is from Parassala. The current MLA is C.K.Hareendran. Now, from November 2015, local self election conducted by state election commission and won Left Democratic front and Com. Manju Smitha elected as panchayat President. Parassala comes under Thiruvananthapuram Constituent Assembly and Mr. Shashi Tharoor
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