Mulloor is a growing coastal residential area
and locality situated between Kovalam and Poovar on the
Kovalam-Poovar-Vizhinjam road in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.
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Administrative Boundary: While the original text placed it loosely in the district, it
is specifically administered under the Kottukal Grama Panchayat within the
Neyyattinkara administrative region, rather than being part of the
Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation core.
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Proximity Clarifications: Mulloor is located roughly 2
to 3 kilometers south of the main Kovalam beach stretch (rather than just 2 kilometers
to the world-famous stretch, as specific segmented beaches like Lighthouse or
Samudra vary, though local adjacent cliff stretches are closer). It is
approximately 3 to 4 kilometers south of the Vizhinjam International Seaport
area.
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Postal Identity: The area
falls under the Mullur Post Office jurisdiction with the PIN code 695521.
Key
Landmarks and Attractions
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Religious & Cultural Sites: Major local places of worship include the Mulloor Sree Krishna Shiva
Temple and the Mulloor
Thottam Nagar Bhagavathy Temple.
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Mulloor Beach & Coastline: Unlike the original
omission, Mulloor features its own serene stretch of coastline known as Mulloor Beach, which adds
to its appeal as a residential and boutique tourism pocket.
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Upscale Hospitality: The
locality is known for housing high-end wellness and heritage hospitality
properties, most notably the luxury Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, which draws
international wellness and leisure travelers to its cliffs.
Transport and Connectivity
Mulloor
acts as a gateway connecting neighboring hamlets like Mukkola, Kaverikkadu, and
Adimalathura.
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Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram
Central Railway Station (Thampanoor), roughly 14 kilometers away.
