Azhakulam is a growing residential and
suburban locality situated near Vizhinjam on the coastal stretch of the
Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala.
Location
& Connectivity
- Key Proximities:
It is located roughly $1.25\text{ km}$ northeast of the historic Vizhinjam
Lighthouse and about $3\text{ km}$ northwest of the major Vizhinjam
International Seaport. It sits approximately $3\text{ km}$ away from the
core Vizhinjam town hub.
- Transit Routes:
The neighborhood functions as an accessible transit corridor linked
smoothly by local roads heading toward prominent regional spots like
Kovalam and Venganoor.
- Capital & Major Hubs: Azhakulam lies roughly $15\text{ to }16\text{ km}$
south of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central), the state capital's main
commercial and transit core.
- Transportation Terminals: The nearest major long-distance transit points are the
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the Trivandrum
International Airport, both situated roughly $14\text{ to }17\text{ km}$
away.
Infrastructure
& Local Landmarks
- Healthcare:
The locality is served by nearby medical infrastructure, including local
clinics and facilities such as Wills Hospital and the Government Hospital.
- Spiritual & Community Centers: The area features local spiritual spaces, including
the Apostolic Worship Centre and nearby traditional places of worship
reflecting the diverse cultural fabric of the coastal belt.
- Postal & Administrative Details: Azhakulam shares the postal PIN code 695521
(tied to the Vizhinjam sub-post office region) and benefits from its
strategic positioning near the expanding international container
transshipment terminal zone, making it an increasingly sought-after
residential suburb for families and working professionals.
