Chowara is a tranquil coastal locality and traditional fishing village situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Located south of the popular Kovalam beach stretch and roughly 10 to 12 km south of the developing Vizhinjam International Seaport area, it gets its name from the deep rock gorges that historically ringed parts of its coastline. The area functions primarily as a peaceful residential and wellness-tourism pocket framed by dense coconut groves.
Major local landmarks include the prominent hilltop Shri Dharma Shastha (Ayyappa) Temple—famous for its extensive 56-day annual festival running from November 15 to January 15—the cliffside Pulikudi-Azhimala Shiva Temple (known for its towering Shiva statue), and the antique Analothbhava Matha Church right by the coastline. Geographically, Chowara sits about 18 to 20 km south of Thiruvananthapuram city center. The nearest major transit access points are the Vizhinjam bus route network, while the Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station lie approximately 20 to 24 km away to the north.
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The bank branch operating in Chowara (Kottukal Panchayat, near Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram) is State Bank of India (Chowara Branch).
If you are looking for main bank branches serving the broader Vizhinjam-Chowara area, State Bank of India, Canara Bank, and Federal Bank in Vizhinjam are also available.
1. State Bank of India (SBI) — Chowara Branch
- Bank Code: 070950
- IFSC Code: SBIN0070950
- MICR Code: 695002997
- Address: PKVI 2054, 2055, ASN Buildings, Kottukal Panchayat, Chowara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695501
- Contact Number: +91-471-2269294
· Major Nearby Bank Branches (Vizhinjam Junction)
Bank Name | Branch | IFSC Code | MICR Code | Bank Code | Address | Contact Number |
State Bank of India | Vizhinjam | SBIN0070325 | 695002898 | 070325 | PB No. 2, VPIV 347, Fathima Buildings, Vizhinjam P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695521 | +91-471-2480294 |
Canara Bank | Vizhinjam | CNRB0003474 | 695015032 | 003474 | Kamala Building, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695521 | +91-471-2488400 |
Federal Bank | Vizhinjam | FDRL0001022 | 695049012 | 001022 | KMS Complex, Vizhinjam Junction, Thiruvananthapuram – 695521 | +91-471-2480823 |
Key contact details and addresses for essential facilities in and around the Chowara–Vizhinjam area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala are provided below.
Government & Public Offices
- Kottukal Grama Panchayat Office (Serves the Chowara region)
- Address: Kottukal, Vizhinjam–Kottukal Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 8023
- Chowara Post Office
- Address: Chowara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 7030
- Vizhinjam Police Station
- Address: Vizhinjam Town, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695521
- Phone: +91 471 248 0245 / +91 94979 87012
- Vizhinjam Coastal Police Station
- Address: Harbour Road, Vizhinjam P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695521
- Phone: +91 471 248 7200 / +91 94979 87478
- Government Primary Health Centre (PHC), Kottukal/Chowara
- Address: Near Chowara Junction, Kottukal Panchayat, Kerala – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 8200
Educational Institutions
- Government Higher Secondary School, Chowara
- Address: GHSS Chowara, Chowara P.O., Balaramapuram Road, Thiruvananthapuram – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 7350
- St. John’s Higher Secondary School, Undankode / Vizhinjam
- Address: Vizhinjam Junction, Thiruvananthapuram – 695521
- Phone: +91 471 248 0588
- Christ College, Vizhinjam
- Address: St. Peter's Carmel Campus, Kalluvettankuzhi, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695021
- Phone: +91 73560 86252 / +91 94471 31089
- Government Lower Primary School (LPS), Adimalathura
- Address: Adimalathura, Chowara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 8110
Tourist Centers & Major Attractions
- Azhimala Shiva Temple & Cliff View Point
- Address: Azhimala Temple Road, Chowara P.O., Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 7600 (Temple Devaswom Office)
- Chowara Beach & Somatheeram Ayurveda Village Area
- Address: Chowara Beach Road, Kovalam–Chowara stretch, Thiruvananthapuram – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 8101 (Somatheeram Front Desk)
- Vizhinjam Rock-Cut Cave Temple & Marine Aquarium
- Address: Harbour Road, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695521
- Phone: +91 471 248 0520 (Department of Fisheries Info Desk)
Places of Worship
- Azhimala Sree Mahadeva Temple
- Address: Azhimala, Chowara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 7600
- Chowara Sree Bhadrakali Devi Temple
- Address: Chowara Junction, Kottukal Village, Thiruvananthapuram – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 8420
- Our Lady of Fatima Church (Adimalathura Church)
- Address: Adimalathura Coastal Road, Chowara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695501
- Phone: +91 471 226 7244
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, Vizhinjam
- Address: Main Church Road, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695521
- Phone: +91 471 248 0321
- Vizhinjam Juma Masjid
- Address: Near Vizhinjam Harbour, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695521
- Phone: +91 471 248 1190
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Location of Chowara (Satellite view)
Chowara Beach
Ideally sheltered on the coast of Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram District, Chowara Beach is a long wide sandy beach backed by numerous coconut trees, which conceal the fishing village and an old church. The beach is ideal for water sports and sunbath throughout the year. The famous Kovalam Beach is nearby.
Renowned heritage hotels and ayurvedic resorts are found in and around the beach, which is located at Chowara village.
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Trivandrum International Airport are nearby, and Thiruvananthapuram city is at a distance of 20 km.
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Chowara Shri Dharma Shastha Temple
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| Chowara Shri Dharma Shastha Temple |
Chowara Beach and Aazhimala Beach are nearby. Azhimala Shiva Temple is a prominent shrine nearby. The temple is around 4 km from Vizhinjam and about 6 km from Kovalam and 7 km from Balaramapuram.
Location of Chowara Shri Dharma Shastha Temple (Satellite view)
