Karakulam

Karakulam
Village
Karakulam
Location in Kerala, India
Karakulam
Karakulam (India)
Coordinates: 8°33′19″N 76°58′53″E / 8.5553600°N 76.9813100°E / 8.5553600; 76.9813100Coordinates: 8°33′19″N 76°58′53″E / 8.5553600°N 76.9813100°E / 8.5553600; 76.9813100
Country  India
State Kerala
District Thiruvananthapuram
Talukas Nedumangad
Government
 • Body Gram panchayat
Population (2001)
 • Total 26,639
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 695564[1]
Vehicle registration KL-

Karakulam is a village in the Thiruvananthapuram district of the state of Kerala, India.[2]


Location

Karakulam is located approximately 10km. from the closest major city, Thiruvananthapuram.[3] The Karakulam Panchayat neighbours the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. It lies on Thiruvananthapuram–Sengottai road. The nearest town is Nedumangadu, which is approximately 7km away.

Transport to the Village

There are good transportation facilities from the city, with State Transport buses plying through this village frequently en route to Nedumangadu, Vithura, Ponmudi and various other places. The nearest railway station and airport are Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (10 km) and Trivandrum International Airport (15 km).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Karakulam had a population of 26639 with 13149 males and 13490 females.[2]

Locations of Religious Significance

There are many temples, churches and mosques in the village. Among these are Vadakkedam (Enikkara) Shiva Temple, Thekkedam Vishnu Temple, Kunnoorshaala Sree Dharma Shasta Temple, Pathiyanadu Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Kunnoorkal Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Ayanikkadu Mudippura Temple, Moodisasthamkode Temple, Thirumanoor Sri Mahadeva Temple, Karakulam Muslim Jama'ath (mosque), St Joseph’s Church and St Augustine’s Church (Aruvikkara).

Pathiyanadu Sree Bhadrakali Temple

The Pathiyanadu Sree Bhadrakali Temple is a highly revered shrine in Kerala. It is located in Mullassery, approximately 1.5 kilometres (0.93 miles) from Karakulam. It is 12.5 kilometres (7.8 miles) from Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is managed by Pathiyanadu Sree Bhadrakali Kshetram Trust.

Tesla Pedagogy Park

The Tesla Pedagogy Park is an educational endeavour that promotes science and technology, providing a place for school children to observe and perform experiments.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "India Post :Pincode Search". Archived from the original on 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
  2. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  3. ↑ "Distance Between Cities". City Distances.
  4. ↑ Tesla Pedagogy Park https://www.facebook.com/TESLA-Pedagogy-Park-657294964451692/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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