Kunnathukal

Kunnathukal / குன்னத்துகள் village is located in Thiruvananthapuram District, about 40 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It is located at the border of Tamil Nadu. This village is accessible by motorable roads. The nearest town Parassala is 5 km away. The first allopathic hospital was set up here by Christian missionaries in 1894 and continues to function as the major private hospital in the vicinity. A dispensary was inaugurated by the government in the early 1930s in the village and it was upgraded to Primary Health Center in 1980.
Agriculture is the major occupation of the people. A large number of men and women work as daily-wage laborers in the plantations. Some families also engage in animal husbandry and livestock farming. The literacy rate in the region is high at 90%. The first vernacular school was established in the village more than 80 years ago. There are 10 government and private schools in the village.
The village covers an area of about 27 sq km and is home to a population of 33,648. Karakonam Medical College is near to Kunnathukal village.

Satellite view of Kunnathukal Junction

Kuruppuzha

Kuruppuzha is a picturesque village in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It lies between Chullimanoor and Palode.
Kuruppuzha is about 28 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 9 km from Nedumangad. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.

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Kuttichal

Kuttichal is a rustic village in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is in the outer skirts of Thiruvananthapuram city, hardly 24 km away from it. The place has several shops, offices, educational institutions and banks. Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology is a premier institution here.
Vellanad Devi Temple, Ponmudi, Neyyar Dam (14 km) and Aruvikkara Dam (9 km) are nearby important tourist attractions.
Kuttichal can be accessed by local buses from Nedumangad, Vellanad, Kattakada and Aryanad. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station serves the village. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport

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Satellite view of Kuttichal

Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology

Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology has a spacious campus of 25 acres at Kuttichal, hardly 24 km away from Thiruvananthapuram city. Affiliated to University of Kerala, the college offers engineering courses in the field of information technology, computer science, and electronics and communication.
The college has spacious class rooms, well equipped library, laboratories and computer labs. Hostel facilities for girl students are available within the college grounds

Satellite view of Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology

Medical College Junction

Medical College Junction

Medical College Junction is located in Thiruvananthapuram. The Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, a most modern medical care center, is situated here. Sri Chithra Medical Center is another important medical center located here.
Medical College Junction is 7 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway station. Trivandrum International Airport is 7 km from here.

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Satellite view of Medical College Junction

Government Medical College

Govt. Medical College Thiruvananthapuram

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram is a premier institution in the government sector offering multi-speciality teaching, research, and treatment to the public at affordable rates. Located in the north west border of the capital city of Kerala, covering an area of 185 acres of picturesque land, the college, along with 6 other hospitals attached to it in the neighborhood, offers a total bed strength of about 3000, admits nearly 80,000 patients a year and provides OP consultation for over 7,500,000.
On the academic front, the college provides UG courses in M.B.B.S, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Pharm., and B.Sc. (MLT), PG and Diploma courses in various medical disciplines, paramedical faculties, and various doctoral and post doctoral programs.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is located in Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
It is an autonomous institute under the administrative control of the Department of Science and Technology. This institute offers postdoctoral, doctoral and postgraduate courses in medical specialties, public health, nursing, basic sciences and health care technology.
It has a 239-bedded hospital for cardiovascular and neurological diseases, a biomedical technology wing with facilities for developing medical devices and a center of excellence for training and research in public health

Satellite view of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

RCC

Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) is situated in a modern building complex, within the Medical College Campus in Thiruvananthapuram. It is an internationally famed center for conducting a wide range of cancer research. The center was founded in 1981 by the Government of Kerala and Government of India.
RCC caters to the population of the state of Kerala and the adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The center provides state-of-the-art facilities for cancer diagnosis, treatment, palliation and rehabilitation. Diagnostic and therapeutic facilities are radiotherapy, horemone therapy, chemotherapy, endoscopy, colposcopy, tissue culture facility, pathology lab, thyroid scanner, mammogram and CT-Scanner.
Asraya, a registered volunteer organization functioning at the Centre, helps the cancer patients in every possible way in collaboration with the RCC. It is an association of service minded ladies (mainly housewives and retired career women), motivated by concern, sympathy and love for the poor and suffering.

Sree Avittom Thirunal (SAT) Hospital

Sree Avittom Thirunal Hospital is located at Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. It is a part of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. Started in 1952, it is one of the most important centers of excellence in the field of child and mother care. This hospital is a separate administrative set up under the Principal of Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. It has a tertiary care set up giving patient services, and teaching under graduates and post graduates.

Satellite view of Sree Avittom Thirunal (SAT) Hospital

Government Dental College

Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the pioneer colleges in India with national and international reputation. Established in 1959, about 2000 students have graduated from this college. The college has eight full-fledged departments and all of them offer postgraduate courses and research on latest aspects of dentistry. Its  a renowned teaching and research center in South India.

Malayinkeezhu

Located about 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Malayinkeezhu is a small town in Kerala. The prime attraction in the town is the Sree Krishna Temple. An annual festival, which lasts for seven days, draws a number of people from far and near. It culminates with the Aarattu ceremony.
A number of schools, educational institutions, religious centers and shopping centers make the town one of the popular residential and commercial areas in the city. Kattakada, Balaramapuram, Poojapura and Pappanamcode are nearby places.
Neyyar Dam and Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary are easily accessible from Malayinkeezhu.
Malayinkeezhu can be reached form the bus stations at Thiruvananthapuram, Pappanamcode and Kattakada. The nearest major railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.

Link of Neyyar Wldlife Sanctuary and Neyyar Dam
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Malayinkeezhu Sree Krishna Temple

The Sree Krishna Temple at Malayinkeezhu is located about 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Lord Krishna in the form of Bala Krishna (infant Krishna) is the presiding deity here. The idols of Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva, Sastha (Lord Ayyappa) and Lord Nagaraja - the serpent god - can also be seen here.
One of the noteworthy features of the temple is its nalambalam. It is believed that if anyone worships Lord Krishna inside the nalambalam, his wish would be granted. Women are not allowed to enter the nalambalam.
An annual festival, which lasts for seven days, draws people from far and near. It culminates with the Aarattu ceremony. Apart from the main festival, a grand festival is held during Janmashtami.

Malayam

Malayam is a picturesque hamlet, near Mukkuni Hill, in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is located about 10 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
The popularity of this village centers around the Malayam Shiva Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple celebrates an annual festival, which culminates with Ezhunnallathu ceremony. Another attraction here is Malayam CSI Church. Several other smaller temples and churches can also be seen here.
Malayam is noted for its scenic beauty, dotted with paddy fields and dense trees. During night, the place is alluring with a cool and soothing climate. Malayinkeezhu, with its Sree Krishna Temple, and Kattakada are some of the surrounding places. Besides, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible from Malayam.
Malayam can be approached from Pappanamcode Bus Station on National Highway 47 and Thiruvananthapuram City Bus Station. Trivandrum International Airport, 20 km away, is the nearest airport and Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station, 10 km away, is the nearest railhead.

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Link of Neyyar Wldlife Sanctuary and Neyyar Dam

Malayam Shiva Temple

The Shiva Temple at Malayam is located about 11 km from Thiruvananthapuram, in Kerala.
As the name indicates, the temple’s presiding deity is Lord Shiva. Besides, there are separate sanctums for Lord Ganesh, Goddess Bhagavathy and Lord Nagaraja - the serpent god. A special ritual named Naranga Vilakku (oil lamps lit on lemons) is performed for Goddess Bhagavathy every Tuesday and Friday.
A major draw is the annual festival, which is celebrated with much pomp and splendor. It ends with the Ezhunnallathu ceremony. Also, a grand festival is held here during Mahashivaratri. Special prayers and pujas are performed on this occasion.

Mukkuni Hill

Surrounded by thick green forest, Mukkuni Hill, about 10 km away from Thiruvananthapuram, is a rubber estate. The place offers a perfect gateway from the hustle-bustle of the city and is a quiet retreat for travelers. Prior permission is required for accommodation. Trivandrum International Airport, at Shanghumugham, is the nearest airport. The closest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.