Thrikkovilvattom | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 8°54′0″N76°39′0″E / 8.90000°N 76.65000°E Coordinates: 8°54′0″N76°39′0″E / 8.90000°N 76.65000°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Kollam |
Government | |
• Type | panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 18.66 km2 (7.20 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 61,287 |
• Density | 3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL- |
Thrikkovilvattom is a panchayat in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated 9km east of Kollam City. [1]
As of 2001 [update] India census, Thrikkovilvattom had a population of 36764 with 18125 males and 18639 females. [1]
[Mukhathala temple]Murari Temple is very famous place of worship here. The last uthsavam(festival) of a Malayalam year in the entire kerala takes place here.
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