Ooruttambalam
is a historical and fast-developing residential suburb situated within the
Neyyattinkara Taluk of the Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. Located roughly 4 km northeast of Balaramapuram and about 4.5
km southeast of Malayinkeezhu, it functions as an important link connecting
interior suburban settlements toward Balaramapuram, Kattakada, and
Neyyattinkara.
Historically, Ooruttambalam holds a prominent place
in Kerala's social reform movement as the site of the 1915 Ooruttambalam
Revolt (Ooruttambalam Lahala) led by the social reformer Ayyankali in
pursuit of education rights for marginalized communities.
Major Landmarks & Infrastructure
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Religious & Cultural Sites: Key landmarks include the historic Ooruttambalam
Parankimamvila Sree Durga Bhagavathy Temple (famous for its annual Atham
Mahotsavam and Thalappoli Ghoshayathra), the Valiyarthala Thampuran
Temple, and the Good Shepherd Church in Velikkodu.
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Civic & Administrative Facilities: The locality features a sub-post office (PIN: 695507), a
local service co-operative bank, village administrative offices, and
established educational institutions including local high schools and
CBSE-affiliated schools.
Geography & Connectivity
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Distance from Urban Centers: It lies
approximately 16 km southeast of the state capital hub of Thampanoor
(Thiruvananthapuram Central) and the KSRTC Central Bus Station, taking about 25
to 30 minutes by road.
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Transport Access: The nearest major
railhead is Thiruvananthapuram Central, and the Trivandrum International
Airport is roughly 18 to 20 km away. Regular KSRTC and
private bus networks connect the area directly to East Fort, Balaramapuram, and
Kattakada.
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