Kadinamkulam

Kadinamkulam
Kadinamkulam
	Suburb
	A Fishing traveler in Kadinamkulam lake
	Kadinamkulam Location in Kerala, India Kadinamkulam Kadinamkulam (India)
	Coordinates: 8°36′0″N 76°49′0″E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thiruvananthapuram
Government
• Body	Gram panchayat
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	695303
Vehicle registration	KL-22
Nearest city	Trivandrum
Lok Sabha constituency	Attingal

Kadinamkulam is a panchayat and the northern suburb of Trivandrum City. It is one the residential and industrial area of Trivandrum City in Kerala, India. It is situated 22 km north of Trivandrum, 20 km from international tourist destination Varkala, 20 km from the Trivandrum International Airport and 22 km from Trivandrum Central Railway station and bus station. National Highway 66 is also 8 km away. Kadinamkulam is surrounded by Kadinamkulam Kayal to the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, Puthucurichy to the north and Channankara to the south. Kadinamkulam forms part of Kadinamkulam panchayat of Trivandrum district. Kinfra international apparel park, Marian Engineering College etc are situated in Kadinamkulam.

The present population of Kadinamkulam is about 18,000, and includes Hindus, Muslims and Christians.

Economy

Kadinamkulam and the neighbouring villages had trade connections with various Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE from the 19th century onwards. Until recently, coir and fishing industries helped people to generate their source of income. Now this industry in Kadinamkulam is struggling for survival. Various steps have been taken by authorities to bring back the old glory of this traditional industry.

Transportation

Kadinamkulam is well connected by Kerala Transport Corporation buses departing every 30 minutes to Trivandrum city. When driving to Kadinamkulam, take a left turn from Kaniyapuram on the Thiruvananthapuram–Kollam National Highway. For Marianad get bus from Trivandram bus station which named Perumathura

Places of worship

Kadinamkulam Mahadeva Temple: One of the most famous Shiva temples in South India. It is among the very few temples in South India where the Darshan (to where the Lord is facing) is towards the west.

Kadinamkulam Padickavilakom Bharanicadu Sree Bhagavathi Temple: The famous Bhadrakali temple located in Kadinamkulam. The festival starts on the Shivrathri day of every year.

Kaniyapuram Masjid: A mosque located in this panchayat.
ST Micheal's Church Puthukurichy: One of the most famous St Micheal Church in Trivandrum. This Church was built by the British in 1925. It is also known as Ferona church in Trivandrum. Here the parish was decided by Kollam bishap rite rev father A.M.Bancegar in 1458.

References

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