Navaikulam

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Navaikulam
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Navaikulam
Navaikulam (India)
Coordinates: 8°46′25″N76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°E / 8.77361; 76.78889
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Thiruvananthapuram
Taluk Varkala Taluk
Government
 • TypePanchayath
 • BodyNavaikulam Panchayat
Area
 • Total28.23 km2 (10.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total40,702
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
695603 [1]
Telephone code0470
Vehicle registration KL-81
Nearest city Varkala
Niyamasabha constituency Varkala
Civic agencyNavaikulam Panchayat

Navaikulam is a panchayat in Varkala Taluk, it the northernmost tip of Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated 11km east of Varkala town and 37km north of Trivandrum City along NH66. [2] Navaikulam shares many cultural and linguistic similarities with the neighboring Kollam district or Central Travancore.

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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. [3]

Sankaranarayana temple

The Sri Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Varkala Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of National Highway 66 (about 45 km north of Trivandrum) between Kallambalam and Parippally. 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. This temple is 1000 years old.

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.

State Government Offices

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References

  1. ↑ "India Post :Pincode Search". Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
  2. ↑ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". censusindia.com. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  3. ↑ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". censusindia.com. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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