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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Population | 35,648 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 23 metres (75 ft) |
Attingal is a municipality in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala state, India. It is a suburb of the extended metropolitan region of Thiruvananthapuram city. It is situated 30 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram.
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According to the 2001 census,[1] Attingal has a population of 35,648. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Attingal has an average literacy rate of 95%, with 98% of males and 92% of females literate. 11% of the population is under the age of 6. The town is famed for its cleanliness in recent years. The municipality has undertaken many plans which had been succeeded. the municipality also achieved a couple of awards for the success.
The Attingal assembly constituency is part of Attingal (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]
Attingal Palace!
The Attingal Palace had an important role in the history of Kerala. It played a significant role in the growth of the Tranvancore Dynasty. The Attingal Palace gained prominence in the 14th century when Udaya Marthanda Varma ascended the throne of Travancore. He adopted two princesses from the royal family of the Kolathiris of North Malabar. A palace for each one of them was built by the king at Attingal and Kunnummel.
The palace witnessed the first ever united rebellion against the British. The first uprising took place on April 15, 1721. A British contingent comprising 140 men were killed. It triggered off a series of insurrections.
The walls of the palace are adorned with some of the most beautiful murals. The main edifice of the palace is now under the control of the Devaswom Board.
Sarkara Devi Temple, Nakramcode Devi Temple, Varkala beach (17 km) and Anjengo Fort are major tourist attractions near Attingal. There is also a monument to the great poet of Kerala, Sri Kumaran Asan, who was born and brought up at Kaikkara (near Varkala). The monument is at Thonnakkal, just 5 km south of Attingal alongside National Highway 47, enroute to Trivandrum.
The historical fort of Anchuthengu is about 10 km from Attingal town and the famous Siva temple Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple is within the Attingal municipal area. The family goddess of the Travancore Maharaja is worshipped at Kollampuzha Thiruvarattu Kavu just 3 km away, with annual public celebrations held every year under the auspices of the Royal Family and the Travancore Devaswom Board. The Sree Durgambika Temple is located approx 4 km from Kacheri Junction in Keezhattingal.
One of the major highways, NH 47, passes through Attingal. Varkala Railway Station (15 km), Chirayinkeezhu Railway Station (6 km), and Kadakkavoor Railway Station (6 km) are the nearest railway stations. Trivandrum International Airport (33 km) is the nearest airport. There are two bus depots, one for use by private bus operators and the other for use of State Transport Corporation.Attingal Has Won The Award For The Cleanest Municipality In Kerala 5 Times In A Row.Attingal Is A Fast Developing City And Second largest City After Thiruvanathapuram In The District.
Important Personalities From Attingal 1.Adv G.Madhusoodanan Pillai
Member Guruvayur Devaswom Board, NSS Union President
He is an eminent personality from the central part of Attingal and was former Public Prosecutor
2. Vijayaraghavan Former CEO Technopark, Trivandrum
3.K.P Potty Former Municipal Chairman
4.S .Harihara Iyer Formar Muncipal Chairman
5.Kannan Great Musician
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