Kadinamkulam Explained

Kadinamkulam
Settlement Type:Suburb
Pushpin Map:India Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:8.6°N 76.8167°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Thiruvananthapuram
Governing Body:Gram panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:17.68
Population Total:46,476
Population As Of:2011
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:695303
Registration Plate:KL-22
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Trivandrum
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Attingal

Kadinamkulam is a panchayat and the northern suburb of Trivandrum City. It is one of the residential and industrial area of Trivandrum City in Kerala, India. It is situated 22 km north of Trivandrum, 20 km from Varkala, 20 km from the Trivandrum International Airport and 22 km from Trivandrum Central Railway station and bus station. National Highway 66 is also 8 km away. Kadinamkulam is surrounded by Kadinamkulam Kayal to the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, Puthucurichy to the north and Channankara to the south. Kadinamkulam forms part of Kadinamkulam panchayat of Trivandrum district. Kinfra international apparel park, Marian Engineering College etc. are situated in Kadinamkulam.

In the 2011 census it had a population of 28,868 in 6286 households.[1]

Economy

Kadinamkulam and the neighbouring villages had trade connections with various Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE from the 19th century onwards. Until recently abroad countries like UK,Canada, Australia, USA etc., coir and fishing industries helped people to generate their source of income.

Transportation

Kadinamkulam is well connected by Kerala Transport Corporation buses departing every 30 minutes to Trivandrum city. When driving to Kadinamkulam, take a left turn from Kaniyapuram on the Thiruvananthapuram–Kollam National Highway. For Marianad get bus from Trivandram bus station which named Perumathura

Places of worship

Mundanchira muslim jammath, kadinamkulam
Kadinamkulam Mahadeva Temple
  • One of the most famous Shiva temples in South India. It is among the very few temples in South India where the Darshan (to where the Lord is facing) is towards the west.
    Kadinamkulam Padickavilakom Bharanicadu Sree Bhagavathi Temple
  • The famous Bhadrakali temple located in Kadinamkulam. The festival starts on the Shivrathri day of every year.
    Kaniyapuram Masjid
  • A mosque located in this panchayat.
    Our Lady Of Assumption Church Marianad
  • Our Lady Of Assumption Church Marianad in Thiruvananthapuram
    ST Micheal's Church Puthukurichy
  • One of the most famous St Micheal Church in Trivandrum. This Church was built by the British in 1925. It is also known as Ferona church in Trivandrum. Here the parish was decided by Kollam bishop rite rev father A.M.Bancegar in 1458.

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: District Census Hand Book - Village Release. 2020-12-28. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.