Asramam Explained

Asramam
Other Name:Asromom
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Kollam#Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kollam, India
Coordinates:8.8959°N 76.5921°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kollam
Governing Body:Kollam Municipal Corporation(KMC)
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:691002
Registration Plate:KL-02
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Kollam
Blank2 Name Sec1:Civic agency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Kollam Municipal Corporation
Blank1 Name Sec2:Avg. summer temperature
Blank1 Info Sec2:34°C
Blank2 Name Sec2:Avg. winter temperature
Blank2 Info Sec2:22°C
Website:http://www.kollam.nic.in

Asramam or Ashramam is one of the prime locations in Kollam city of Kerala, India. It is one among the 55 wards of Kollam Municipal Corporation.[1] Asramam is a notable place in the city because of the presence of old airport, public/private institutions, tourism destinations, parks, hospitals, maidan etc. Asramam Maidan, the biggest open space now existing in any of the Kerala Municipal Corporation limits is situated at Asramam.[2] The first airport in the state of Kerala, Kollam Airport, was functioned in this maidan.[3] Asramam is the headquarters of the Kollam branches of Indian Medical Association and Sports Authority of India.[4] Link Road, one of the important roads in the city, passing through Asramam. The one and only International Hockey Stadium in the state is at Asramam.[5]

Importance

Asramam is one of the most important places of Kollam city. The city's biggest attractions like Adventure park, Children's park, Picnic Village and British Residency are situated at.[6] [7] [8] [9] The thick Mangrove forests in this area are very popular all over the state.[10] 10 So many renowned hospitals in the city are situated near Asramam. Sankar's Institute of Medical Science[SIMS], Dr. Nair's Hospital, ESIC Model & Super Speciality Hospital etc. are the famous hospitals near Asramam.[11] [12]

Biodiversity Heritage SiteAsramam is going to become the first Biodiversity Heritage Site(BHS) in Kerala state.[13] The 190 years old British Residency, rare varieties of mangrove spread on residency complex and the creek of Ashtamudi Lake would come under this heritage site.[14]

Public/private institutions nearby

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.kollamcorporation.gov.in/council
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720110835/http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/09/stories/2010080954830300.htm 2,000 saplings for Asramam Maidan
  3. Web site: Aviation school proposal evokes mixed response . The Hindu . 2009-06-08 . 2014-09-15.
  4. http://www.imakollam.com/index.php?page=contact&cid=7&linkid=7
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20140905021813/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/article86081.ece
  6. https://web.archive.org/web/20140726071527/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article557207.ece Sculptors' touch gives a new look to adventure park
  7. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720150727/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/06/stories/2009070654580500.htm Nod for work on park
  8. https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/picnic-vllage-kollam/260 Picnic Village in Kollam
  9. https://web.archive.org/web/20070526191217/http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/17/stories/2006081713120300.htm A historical building floored
  10. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/biodiversity-heritage-tag-for-asramam-mangroves-soon/article4509604.ece Biodiversity heritage tag for Asramam mangroves soon
  11. http://www.quickerala.com/kollam/kollam/sims/181342 SIMS, Kollam
  12. http://kollamcity.in/esic-asramam ESIC Model & Super Speciality Hospital, Kollam
  13. Web site: Biodiversity heritage site status mooted for Thirunavaya . Times of India . 2017-08-22 . 2017-08-22.
  14. Web site: State’s first biodiversity heritage site in Kollam . The Hindu . 2017-07-27 . 2017-08-22.
  15. http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/Kollam KCA, Kollam
  16. https://web.archive.org/web/20060912165759/http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/25/stories/2005112507060300.htm Astro turf stadium for Kollam

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