Overbridge Junction is a major, busy commercial hub situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. Strategically positioned along Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road between Ayurveda College Junction and East Fort, it serves as a critical transit point connecting key areas across the capital city.
Location
& Key Distances
|
Location / Landmark |
Distance |
Position / Significance |
|
Ayurveda College Junction |
300 m |
Adjacent along MG Road |
|
Thampanoor |
500 m |
East, direct link to major transit hubs |
|
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station |
500 m |
Nearest rail connection |
|
KSRTC Central Bus Terminal (Thampanoor) |
500 m |
Nearest major inter-state & intra-state bus terminal |
|
East Fort (Kizhakke Kotta) |
600 m |
South along MG Road, access to Padmanabhaswamy Temple |
|
Statue Junction |
1 km |
North along MG Road, administrative center |
|
Vanchiyoor |
1.1 km |
Northwest, district court and residential sector |
|
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport |
~5 km |
Nearest airport |
Key
Features & Surrounding Landmarks
- Commercial & Shopping Hub: Lined with major retail outlets, textile showrooms,
jewelry stores, electronics shops, banks, and commercial complexes, making
it one of the city's highest-footfall shopping zones.
- Key Landmarks:
Lies in close proximity to the historic SMV Government Model Higher
Secondary School, Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple, and the Sree
Padmanabhaswamy Temple complex near East Fort.
- Connectivity & Pedestrian Infrastructure: Connects MG Road to the Railway Station Road leading into Thampanoor. The area features a dedicated pedestrian foot overbridge across MG Road to help foot traffic safely cross this densely congested intersection.
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Location of Overbridge Junction (Satellite view)
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple
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| Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple |
Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple is located near Overbridge Junction in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This temple is an ancient shrine situated to the north-east of Sreekanteswaram Temple.
The main deities worshiped are Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. This was the route taken by the Travancore Kings during Pallivetta, a ritual connected with the festivities of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
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