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Veliyam | |
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| Coordinates: 8°55′0″N76°46′0″E / 8.91667°N 76.76667°E Coordinates: 8°55′0″N76°46′0″E / 8.91667°N 76.76667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-24 |
Veliyam is a village in Kerala, India. It is situated near Kottarakara in the Kollam district of Kerala.
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