Attingal
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| Attingal | |
  Attingal
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| State - District(s) |
Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
- 23 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
35,648 - |
Attingal is a city and a municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India.
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[edit] History
[edit] Feudal status
The mother of the Maharaja of Travancore and her sister received the principality of Attingal in joint appanage. They were consequently styled the Senior and Junior Rani (the female form of Raja or Rana) of Attingal, respectively.
Their husbands, known as Koil Tampurans, came from one of four or five princely houses who were closely related to the Royal House.
[edit] Attingal Revolution
The grant of Anchuthengu to the English provoked the wrath of a section of the local population and in 1697 the English factory was subjected to a violent but futile attack. In 1721, the English factors felt the need to appease the Rani of Attingal (Queen) after alienating the local population by their "overbearing behaviour". They sent a set of presents to the Rani. The local agents of the "Pillamar"(the famous ettuveetil pillamar) demanded that those presents should be given to them for transmission to the Rani. When it was denied, 140 Englishmen were massacred on their way to the Rani, and the fort was laid under siege for nearly six months. The fort was relieved only when reinforcements for the English arrived from Talassery.
Similarly the grant of Talassery was resented by Kurangoth Nair who claimed the territory to be under his control. He in alliance with one of the dissident Kolathiri princes, raided the Company's warehouse and inflicted heavy damage to property in 1704-05.
[edit] Geography
Attingal is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 23 metres (75 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Attingal had a population of 35,648. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Attingal has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 48% of the males and 52% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Tourism
It is the birth place of Vakkom Moulavi, one of the greatest renaissance leaders of Kerala. Vakkom Purushothaman, the former speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly and former Lt Governorof Andaman & Nicobar islands , was also born here.
Sarkara Devi Temple and Varkala beach (15 km) are the tourist destinations near Attingal.
Attingal Bus Station is the nearest bus station. Varkala Railway Station (15 km), Chirayinkeezhu Railway station ( 7 km ) and Trivandrum International Airport (30 km) are the nearest transporatation facilities. The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum) is 45 kms south of Attingal. The historical fort of Anchuthengu is around 20 km near Attingal town. The famouse siva temple of Avanavanchery Indilayappan swami is with in Attingal municipal area.
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