Navaikulam

Navaikulam
village
Navaikulam
Location in Kerala, India
Navaikulam
Navaikulam (India)
Coordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°E / 8.77361; 76.78889Coordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°E / 8.77361; 76.78889
Country  India
State Kerala
District Thiruvananthapuram
Talukas Varkala Taluk
Government
 • Body Varkala
Population (2001)
 • Total 27,703
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 695603[1]
Telephone code 0470
Vehicle registration KL-16
Nearest city Thiruvananthapuram , Varkala
Lok Sabha constituency Varkala
Civic agency Varkala Municipality

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

The term “navaya” means “the place where Vedic scriptures are taught”. Therefore, it is believed that Navaikulam was an ancient center of excellence and wisdom. The Sankaranarayana temple is situated here.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Navaikulam had a population of 27703 with 13084 males and 14619 females.[2]

Sankaranarayana temple

The Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Varkala Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of National Highway 47 between Kallambalam and Parippally (about 45 km north of Trivandrum). Set amidst a vast campus, the temple enshrines the syncretic image of Sankaranarayana, whose left half shows the attributes of Vishnu and the right half that of Siva, this is believed to be the biggest Shankaranarayana statue in standing position. It is one of the most famous pilgrim center in Thiruvananthapuram district. Near the temple there is a big pond.

Govt, HSS navaikulam

It is a school in the Attingal education district. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in the school, which is staffed by around 80 teachers. The library in the school has an amazing collection of books. Proper lab facilities are available. In sports and arts, this school is number one in the Attingal education district.

State Government Offices

  • Navaikulam, Sub Registrar Officer

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". censusindia.com. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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