Pachamala

Pachamala is a scenic, verdant locality situated close to Tholikkode village within the Nedumangad Taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala.

Geographic & Administrative Profile

• Location & Setting: Pachamala lies in the foothills and rural expanse characteristic of eastern Nedumangad, near the Western Ghats slope transitions. The region is defined by rolling green hills, rubber plantations, and rich mixed-vegetation terrain.
• Administrative Jurisdiction: It falls under the Tholikkode Grama Panchayat, Vellanad Block Panchayat, and the Aruvikkara Legislative Assembly constituency.
• Proximity: It is located easily accessible from nearby regional hubs like Vithura and Nedumangad town, positioned roughly 34 kilometers northeast of Thiruvananthapuram city.

Character & Environment

True to its Malayalam name (Pacha meaning green, and Mala meaning hill or mountain), Pachamala is characterized by an unspoiled rural landscape. The area experiences a cooler microclimate relative to coastal Thiruvananthapuram due to its proximity to prominent hill tracts like Vithura and the Ponmudi mountain ranges. It serves primarily as an agrarian and residential locality, populated largely by small-scale plantations, indigenous settlements, and local communities engaged in rubber tapping, spices cultivation, and agriculture.

Connectivity

• Road: It is connected via rural feeder roads branching off from the main Nedumangad-Vithura highway corridor, with regular local KSRTC and private bus operations servicing the wider Tholikkode region.
• Nearest Major Transit: Trivandrum International Airport and Trivandrum Central (TVC) are the closest major rail and air terminals, situated about 34 to 35 km away.

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Chappath

Chappath is a growing residential and locality area situated near Vizhinjam in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Located roughly 3.5 km east of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, it serves as an important local transit point connected by regional roads heading toward areas like Adimalathura and Venganoor.

Major local landmarks include the Primary Health Centre Chappath, Sri Kochappi Asan Memorial Ayurveda Sidha Marma Traditional Hospital, and local community spaces such as the Krishi Bhavan and regional institutional facilities. Geographically, it sits about 8 km away from Neyyattinkara Town and approximately 19 km southeast of the state capital hub of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central). The nearest major transport hubs are the Neyyattinkara Railway Station (roughly 8 km away) and the Trivandrum International Airport (roughly 19 km away).

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Attukal (ആട്ടുകാൽ) - Near Chullimanoor

Attukal (ആട്ടുകാൽ) is a developing residential locality and neighborhood situated along the Panavoor-Chullimanoor road near Chullimanoor in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Located just a short distance from Chullimanoor town, it functions as an important local transit and community pocket linked by connecting routes toward Panavoor and surrounding rural extensions.

Major local landmarks include the Attukal Government Lower Primary School (Govt. L.P.S. Attukal) and the Attukal Akshaya Centre. Geographically, it sits within the Nedumangad taluk region, positioned northeast of Nedumangad Town and roughly 35 to 40 km away from the state capital hub of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central). The nearest major transport hubs are the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the Trivandrum International Airport, both located approximately 38 to 42 km away.

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Malayadi

 

Malayadi is a growing residential locality and settlement situated within the Tholikkodu Grama Panchayat in the Nedumangad taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Positioned roughly 10 km away from Aryanadu along routes heading toward Vithura, it functions as an essential connecting pocket linked by local roadways serving the wider Tholicode region.

Major local landmarks include the Al Rifa Sunni Juma Masjid (located off Malayadi Road) Malayadi Valiyakalam Ayiravally Devi Temple, and the local Primary Health Centre (PHC) Malayadi. Geographically, it sits within the Tholicode village area, roughly northeast of Nedumangad Town, and approximately 35 km away from the state capital hub of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central). The nearest major long-distance transit hubs remain the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the Trivandrum International Airport, both situated roughly 35 to 40 km away.

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Chettachal

Chettachal is an emerging residential and semi-urban locality situated near Vithura on the prominent pathways of the Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. Positioned roughly 4 km southwest of Vithura, it acts as an active transit neighborhood connected by regional routes extending toward areas like Thennoor and Suryakanthi.

Local infrastructure features community connection points alongside the scenic flow of the nearby regional waters and local bridges such as the Suryakanthi Bridge. Geographically, it lies approximately 14 to 15 km northeast of Nedumangad Town and about 32 km away from the state capital hub of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central). The nearest major transport access points remain the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the Trivandrum International Airport, both located roughly 32 to 36 km away.

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Memala

 

Memala is a growing residential and semi-urban locality situated near Vithura in the Nedumangad taluk of the Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. Located roughly 4 km east/northeast of Tholicode and in close proximity to Vithura town, it serves as an important transitional area along routes leading toward the foothills of the Western Ghats and regional tourist destinations like Bonacaud.

Geographically, Memala sits approximately 17 to 18 km northeast of Nedumangad Town and about 34 to 35 km away from the state capital hub of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central). The nearest major transport hubs are the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the Trivandrum International Airport, both situated roughly 35 km away. Local connectivity is driven by connecting roadways linking it toward Vithura, Mankala, and forest-side corridors like Bonacaud, making it a frequent waypoint for commuters and travelers heading into the high ranges.

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Thennoor

Thennoor is a developing residential village and locality situated within the Peringammala Gram Panchayat in the Nedumangad taluk of the Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. Located roughly 6 km away from Vithura, it functions as a scenic gateway area connected by local routes branching toward regional ecotourism spots.

Local geographic coordinates place it near the foothills of the Western Ghats, acting as a transit pocket close to prominent natural attractions like the Mankayam Eco-Tourism project and the Palodu-Vithura corridor. Geographically, it sits approximately 20 km northeast of Nedumangad Town and roughly 36 km away from the state capital hub of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central). The nearest major transport hubs are the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the Trivandrum International Airport, both situated about 35 to 40 km away.

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