72-726: The Neyyar River is 56 km long river which flows through the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in India . It flows from the Agastya Mala ( Agastyarkoodam ) in the Western Ghats . The town Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district , is situated on the banks of the river, is named after this river. The river flows through the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary and into the Neyyar resorvoir . It then flows towards
144-419: A literacy rate of 92.66%. 53.66% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 11.30% and 0.81% of the population respectively. Hindus (66.46%) constitute the majority of the population, followed by Christians (19.10%) and Muslims (13.72%). The Hindu community consists of Nairs , Nadars , Tamil Brahmins , Ezhavas , Viswakarma etc. The Christians belong mainly to
216-468: 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
288-683: 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
360-452: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in India is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Thiruvananthapuram district Thiruvananthapuram District ( IPA: [t̪iɾuʋɐnɐn̪d̪ɐpuɾɐm] ) is the southernmost district in the Indian state of Kerala . The district was created in 1949, with its headquarters in
432-495: Is a major academic hub. The University of Kerala is in Thiruvananthapuram city. There are 20 arts and sciences colleges in the district, and the estimated total number of students is 15,926. The University of Kerala has its research and higher-education centres at Kariavattom . Neyyattinkara Neyyattinkara, is a significant municipal town and a prominent center for both industry and commerce, positioned at
504-481: Is 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
576-560: Is a major state government emporium marketing products of Kerala's handicraft industries . The Neyyar Irrigation Project, commissioned in 1959, irrigates an area of 116.65 km (45.0 sq mi). The Neyyar river is the source of water for the Neyyar reservoir . The dam is 294.13 metres (965.0 ft) long and 50.6 metres (166.0 ft) high. The catchment draining into the reservoir, covering an area of 140 km (54 sq mi) of forest, receives an annual average rainfall of about 2,260 mm (90 in) 2260 mm from
648-450: 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
720-654: Is also found in Padmanabhaswamy temple, which makes it distinct from the architectural style of temples in Kerala in general. In 1684, during the regency of Umayamma Rani , the English East India Company acquired a sandy spit of land at Anchuthengu , near Varkala on the sea coast about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Thiruvananthapuram city, with a view to erecting a factory and fortifying it. The location had earlier been frequented by
792-563: Is available in the district, including hill stations, the Kerala backwaters , beaches, lagoons, and wildlife sanctuaries. Kovalam & Varkala and its internationally known beaches are in Thiruvananthapuram district. Thiruvananthapuram is a major destination for chartered flights to India for medical tourism , with over fifty recognized Ayurveda centres in and around the city. The city also offers world-class modern hospitals. Convalescent facilities are available at nearby five-star beach resorts and hill stations. Thiruvananthapuram district
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#1732801185028864-671: Is divided into six subdistricts : Thiruvananthapuram , Chirayinkeezhu , Neyyattinkara , Nedumangadu , Varkala , and Kattakada . The urban bodies in the district are the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation , and the Varkala , Neyyattinkara , Attingal , and Nedumangad municipalities. Thiruvananthapuram district is located between 8°10′N 76°25′E / 8.17°N 76.41°E / 8.17; 76.41 and 8°32′N 77°10′E / 8.54°N 77.17°E / 8.54; 77.17 . At
936-412: Is generally hot and tropical . Large forest reserves have a favorable effect on the climate and induce rains. Cold weather is experienced in the mountain ranges . Lower down, the weather is bracing, and generally hot in the coastal regions. The mean maximum temperature is 95 °F (35 °C) and the mean minimum temperature is 69 °F (20 °C). As the district stretches from north to south, with
1008-452: Is home to more than 9% of total population of the state. The district covers an area of 2,192 square kilometres (541,655 acres). At the 2011 census, it had a population of 3,301,427, making it the second most populous district in Kerala after Malappuram district . Its population density is the highest in Kerala, with 1,509 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,910/sq mi). The district
1080-416: Is located near the river. Neyyar river has been severely affected by sand mining . The catchment area is mostly forested, command area is under mixed dry land crops such as coconut, tapioca, pepper, plantain, rice, etc. 8°18′N 77°05′E / 8.300°N 77.083°E / 8.300; 77.083 This article related to a location in Thiruvananthapuram district , Kerala , India
1152-496: 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
1224-695: 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
1296-472: 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
1368-647: 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
1440-475: Is the predominant mother tongue. Tamil is mostly spoken in the southern parts of the district and among the Tamil population in the capital city especially by Nadars and Tamil Brahmins and various other Tamil communities. Thiruvananthapuram city is more cosmopolitan, with speakers of languages including Malayalam , Tamil , English , Telugu , Hindi , Tulu and a small percentage of Marathi . More than 50% of
1512-406: The 2011 census Thiruvananthapuram district has a population of 3,301,427. This gives it a ranking of 103rd in India out of a total of 640 districts. The district has a population density of 1,509 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,910/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 2.25%. Thiruvananthapuram has a sex ratio of 1088 females for every 1000 males, and
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#17328011850281584-608: The Arabian Sea to the west, the relative humidity is generally high. It rises to about 95% during the southwest monsoon . The total annual rainfall in the district is about 1,827.7 mm (72 in) per annum. The southwest monsoon, from June to September is the principal rainy season, during which the district receives most of its annual rainfall. The second rainy season is the Northeast monsoon , from October to November. The district also experiences thunderstorm rains in
1656-466: The Ay dynasty during ancient and medieval ages, which was a Tamil kingdom based in the southernmost part of Indian Subcontinent. Ay kingdom had experienced attacks and conquests by Cholas and Pandyas in various periods. Later it became a part of Venad in late Middle Ages, which was eventually expanded as the powerful kingdom of Travancore in 18th century CE. The Tamil -Dravidian kind of architecture
1728-537: The Beemapally Uroos , and the Vettucaud Perunaal . The district has a rich diversity of plants, ranging from rare orchids , medicinal plants , and spices to hedge plants, tuber crops, and plants yielding edible fruits and fibre. Aromatic plants and spices, such as pepper and ginger , are cultivated on a large scale on the hilly tracts. Nedumangad taluk is one of the biggest centres for
1800-923: The Catholic Church (including the Latin Church , Syro-Malankara Catholic Church , the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church ), Pentecostal churches, the Church of South India , the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church , and the Mar Thoma Syrian Church . The Sunni Muslim community also forms a major division of the Muslim population of the district. TOTAL 100% 100% 100% Languages of Thiruvananthapuram district (2011) Malayalam
1872-799: The Kinfra Animation Park , is in the district. Thiruvananthapuram district has 2 central-sector, 14 state-sector, 1 co-operative-sector, 4 joint-sector, and 60 private-sector medium- and large-scale enterprises. As of 31 March 2003, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) units employed 9,262 people, and had invested Rs. 3439.4 million. In 2002, there were 901 registered working factories, including oil mills, cashew factories, Cotton mills , Sawmills , printing units , rubber industrial units, chemical units, match factories, general engineering units, and automobile workshops. The Shree Mulam Thirunal Shashtiabdapoorthy Memorial Institute (S.M.S.M. Institute) in Thiruvananthapuram city
1944-962: The Technopark , is an advanced film and animation production facility. Other major cultural events include the annual flower show in Thiruvananthapuram city, the Attukal Pongala , the Varkala Sivagiri pilgrimage in December, the Kaalioottu in Sarkara Devi Temple near Chirayinkeezh, the Navarathri festival at the Poojamandapam near Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, the Aaraat of Padmanabha Swamy Temple ,
2016-585: The Western Ghats , a wildlife sanctuary extends over an area of nearly 777 square kilometres (300 sq mi) around the Neyyar reservoir . The forest at the foot of the Kulathupuzha range is the habitat of rare species of snakes and lizards. Among characteristic mammals of the region are the Nilgiri langur , lion-tailed macaque , Nilgiri brown mongoose , and the Malabar civet . Carnivores include
2088-417: 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
2160-477: The 20th century, Thiruvananthapuram witnessed a cultural renaissance. Kerala Varma Valiakoi Thampuran (1845–1914), who spent a major part of his life in Thiruvananthapuram, translated Kalidasa 's Abhijñānaśākuntalam into Malayalam, which earned him the title of Kerala Kalidasa . He is regarded as the father of modern Malayalam prose. The city is home to animation companies, including Toonz India Ltd and Tata Elxsi Ltd . The Kinfra Film and Video Park , near
2232-705: The British, and India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad received this sword from the palace and it was kept in the National Museum in Delhi . Afterwards the sword was moved to the Napier Museum, Thiruvananthapuram. The district is located between 8°10′N 76°25′E / 8.17°N 76.41°E / 8.17; 76.41 and 8°32′N 77°10′E / 8.54°N 77.17°E / 8.54; 77.17 . The southernmost part of
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2304-677: 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
2376-464: 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
2448-929: The Cheras. The Ay Dynasty (later known as the Venad Dynasty and finally the Thiruvithamkur Dynasty), followed by the Nannan Dynasty (later known as the Mushika dynasty and finally the Kolathiri dynasty), were the two oldest and most important lineages of the Velir clan, who had very frequent intermarriages with the Cheras, Cholas , and the Pandyas . Present-day Thiruvananthapuram city, district, and Kanyakumari district , were ruled by
2520-681: The Dutch, then by the British. It was from here that the English gradually extended their diplomacy to other parts of Travancore . Modern history begins with Marthanda Varma (1729 CE–1758 CE), generally regarded as the Father of modern Travancore . In the early 18th century CE, the Travancore royal family adopted some members from the royal family of Kolathunadu (a long separated younger sister dynasty of Ay/Venad/Thiruvithamkur with whom they had
2592-475: 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
2664-508: The Servant of Sree Padmanabha. The vast temple complex, with its tall Gopuram decorated with detailed carvings reflected in a huge temple tank , is today a center of attraction for devotees and sightseers. The city was the capital of the Travancore state from 18th century CE until India's independence . The Thiruvananthapuram Municipality came into existence in 1920 as the first municipality in Travancore region. After two decades, during
2736-527: The areas controlled by the Kilimanoor palace from taxes, and granted them autonomous status. The present palace complex was built at this time, together with the Ayyappa temple. for the family deity, Sastha or Ayyapan. Velu Thampi Dalawa held meetings at Kilimanoor palace while planning uprisings against the British. He handed over his sword at the palace before going into his final battle against
2808-541: The city of Thiruvananthapuram , which is also Kerala's administrative centre. The present district was created in 1956 by separating the four southernmost Taluks of the erstwhile district to form Kanyakumari district . The city of Thiruvananthapuram is also known as the Information technology capital of the State, since it is home to the first and largest IT park in India, Technopark , established in 1990. The district
2880-483: The city, Parassala , is just 54 kilometres (34 mi) away from the southern peninsular tip of India, Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari). The district stretches 78 kilometres (48 mi) along the shores of the Arabian Sea on the west. Kollam district lies to the north, with the Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu to the east and south respectively. The climate of Thiruvananthapuram district
2952-414: The cultivation and trade of pepper and other hill produce. A major portion of the district lies on the middle plain, where coconut, rice, tapioca, tuber crops, plantains , and vegetables are cultivated. The forests of the district abound in a variety of animals and birds, providing excellent wildlife habitats. Elephants, bison , monkeys , and rare reptiles are among the most prominent species. Nestled in
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3024-602: 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
3096-498: The district is divided into two revenue divisions: Thiruvananthapuram and Nedumangad, each headed by a Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) or Sub Collector, who is also the Sub Divisional Magistrate . The district is divided into two revenue divisions which together incorporate six Taluks , each of which is headed by a Tehsildar , within them. Thiruvananthapuram district is divided into 124 revenue villages for
3168-752: The district is operated by Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways . Thiruvananthapuram is connected to the rest of the country by broad gauge railway line. 82 km (51 mi) of railway line passes through the district. Thiruvananthapuram district currently has 20 stations, including Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station . Domestic and international airlines operate from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , which has direct flights to many international cities, including Kuwait City , Dubai , Dammam , Singapore , Malé , Colombo , Sharjah , Muscat , Manama , Doha , Jeddah , and Abu Dhabi . Domestic flights link it with Chennai , Delhi , Mumbai , Hyderabad , Bangalore , and Kolkata . According to
3240-631: The ease and decentralisation of its revenue administration. They are further incorporated into 6 taluks as eludicated below. Thiruvananthapuram district sees a dynamic political landscape with major alliances led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Indian National Congress . The Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by CPI(M), and the United Democratic Front (UDF), led by Congress, dominate
3312-499: 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
3384-513: 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
3456-543: The land use pattern. The name Thiruvananthapuram, shared by the district and its headquarters city, comes from the Malayalam / Tamil word "Thiru" and Sanskrit word "anantha-pura", meaning "Abode of Lord Anantha". The name derives from the deity of the Hindu temple at the center of Thiruvananthapuram city. Anantha is another name of Vishnu, the deity of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple . The district's official name in English
3528-586: The most recognizable and iconic landmark of the city and the district and dates back to the 16th century. In addition to the presiding deity of Padmanabha , this temple contains several shrines, dedicated to Krishna , Narasimha , Ganesha , and Ayyappa . It was built by King Marthanda Varma of the Travancore royal family in 1745, when he transferred the Travancore capital from Padmanabhapuram , now in neighbouring Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu . King Marthanda Varma began his reign as 'Sree Padmanabhadasa',
3600-666: The north, covering a distance of 80 km (50 mi) within the district. The Main Central Road covers a distance of 55 km (34 mi), passing through Kesavadasapuram , Vembayam , Venjaramoodu , Kilimanoor , and Nilamel in the north. The Kerala Public Works Department maintains some 1,552 km (964 mi) of road in the district. Local bodies are responsible for the maintenance of 9,500 km (5,900 mi) of road. There are 116 bridges in Thiruvananthapuram District. Rail transport in
3672-573: The north. This included Palakkad Gap , Coimbatore , Salem , and Kolli Hills . The region around Coimbatore served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap , the mountain pass that is the principal trade route between the Malabar Coast and Tamil Nadu . The southernmost region of present-day Malabar coast (the coastal belt between Kanyakumari and Kollam) was ruled by the Ay dynasty , who were related to, and officially feudatories of
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#17328011850283744-425: 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
3816-617: The pre-monsoon months of April and May. December to February are the coolest months. The average temperature drops to 69 °F (20 °C) in these months, generally considered India's winter season . The summer season starts in February and continues until May. The average temperature rises to 95 °F (35 °C) in these months. The media and information technology sectors are mainstays of Thiruvananthapuram district's economy, and other major sectors are tourism and leisure , agriculture, and education. India's first animation park,
3888-415: 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,
3960-666: The reign of Sree Chithira Thirunal , Thiruvananthapuram Municipality was converted into Corporation on 30 October 1940. Consequent to the recommendations of the State Reorganization Commission, the Vilavancode subdistrict of Thiruvananthapuram was merged with Tamil Nadu , along with another three southern subdistricts, Thovala, Agastheewaram, and Kalkulam from Travancore which eventually formed Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district . The state of Kerala came into being on 1 November 1956. In 1705 ( ME 880)
4032-903: 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
4104-765: The scene, alongside the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party . In the 2019 General Election, both Thiruvananthapuram and Attingal parliamentary constituencies in the Thiruvananthapuram district were won by the Indian National Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). In the 2021 Assembly Election, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) secured an impressive victory by winning 13 out of
4176-431: 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, the "NYY" represents Neyyattinkara The town derives its name from its location, with 'Neyyatinkara' in Malayalam translating to 'the banks of
4248-431: The sister of Marthanda Varma. Their son became known as Dharma Raja Kartika Thirunnal Rama Varma. In 1740 when an allied force, led by Dutchman Captain Hockert supporting the Deshinganadu King, attacked Venad, an army from Kilimanoor resisted and then defeated them. Although a small victory, this was the first time an Indian army had defeated a European power. In 1753, in recognition of this feat, Marthanda Varma exempted
4320-476: The son and two daughters of Ittammar Raja of Parappanad royal house (originally based at Parappanangadi in present-day Malappuram district ) were adopted into the Royal house of Venad . Ittammar Raja's sister and her sons, Rama Varma and Raghava Varma, settled in Kilimanoor and married the now adopted sisters. Marthanda Varma , the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore , was the son of Raghava Varma. The nephew of Raghava Varma, Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran, married
4392-522: The southernmost extremity of the district, Kaliyikkavila is 54 kilometres (34 mi) from Kanyakumari , the southernmost point on the Indian peninsula. 33.75% of the district population lives in urban areas. The district has three major rivers, several freshwater lakes, and over 300 ponds. Its eastern region is forested, northern regions are mostly under rubber cultivation and the remaining areas grow mixed dry-land crops of coconut, plantain, and tapioca, among others. Built-up areas and rice fields complete
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#17328011850284464-434: 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, the town derives its name from its location, with 'Neyyatinkara' in Malayalam translating to 'the shore of the river Neyyar.' Neyyattinkara ranks as
4536-401: The tiger, wild cat , jackal , leopard , and dhole (Indian wild dog). The Sloth bear , gaur , a few species of deer and elephants are also seen. Reptiles include snakes, lizards, crocodiles , and tortoises . There are some 75–80 species of snakes in this area of which some are highly venomous. Tourism is a major sector of Thiruvananthapuram's economy. A full range of tourist options
4608-493: The total 14 seats in the Thiruvananthapuram district. There are two Lok Sabha constituency in Thiruvananthapuram: Attingal and Thiruvananthapuram . There are 14 Kerala Legislative Assembly seats in Thiruvananthapuram district. The major towns in these district include: There are 4 municipal towns in the district. They are: National Highway 66 (formerly known as National Highway 47 ) stretches from Kaliyikkavila at its southern end to Navaikulam near Parippally in
4680-448: The total population depends on agriculture for its livelihood. Agricultural workers constitute 42% of the total labour class. Most of the workforce is engaged in low-income, low capital intensity occupations. Political and social awareness and the efforts of social, religious and cultural leaders have contributed to breaking down the traditional feudal order. Economic changes have also had an impact on community social life and attitudes. In
4752-400: 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
4824-659: 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
4896-400: The tradition of mutual adoption of heirs for centuries) based in Kannur . Thiruvananthapuram was known as a great center of intellectual and artistic activity at this time. Travancore became the most dominant state in Kerala by defeating the powerful Zamorin of Kozhikode in the battle of Purakkad in 1755. The temple of Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple , is
4968-460: The two monsoons. The total length of the main canal and its branches is 266 km (165 mi). The headquarters of the district administration is at Kudappanakunnu , Thiruvananthapuram. The district administration is headed by the District collector . He/She is assisted by five deputy collectors with responsibility for general matters, land acquisition, revenue recovery, land reforms, disaster management and elections. For revenue administration,
5040-429: The west through the towns of Kallikkad , Kattakkada , Ottashekharamangalam , Keezharoor , Anavoor , Aruvipuram , Neyyantinkara and Thirupuram . The river then empties into the Arabian Sea at the Poovar estuary. Tributaries include the Kallar , Mullayar , and the Karavaliyar . It has several small canals along the river and the Neyyar Irrigation Project, " Neyyar Dam ", is situated in this river. A safari park
5112-419: Was Trivandrum until 1991, when the government reinstated the city's original name, Thiruvananthapuram, in all languages. The city of Thiruvananthapuram features several landmarks with regards to ancient tradition, folklore, and literature. Several other locations in the district feature similar landmarks. The Chera dynasty governed the area of Malabar Coast between Kanyakumari in the south to Kasaragod in
5184-507: 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),
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