Keralapuram | |
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Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District(s) | Kollam |
Nearest city | Kollam City (11 km) |
Parliamentary constituency | Kollam |
Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Keralapuram is a small suburban town in Kollam district of Kerala, India.This township is located on NH-208. The nearest towns are Perumpuzha and Kundara. Located at 11 km away from Kollam city and 4 km away from Kundara town, this is an important budding township.
Besides, Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering (TKMCE), one of the premiere engineering institutes in Kerala, is just 3 kilometres from here. The proposed Technopark, Kerala at Kundara, which is under construction, is just 7 km from here as well.
Keralapuram is a town renowned for its communal harmony. Keralapuram has several famous temples like Poojappura temple, Varattuchira temple, Puthankulangara temple, Melootte ValiyamadanThampuraan Temple, Konathe kaavu Devi Temple, Nediyavila devi temple etc. to name a few. The famous Juma Masjid is located in the heart of the town. Besides the St. Vincents Convent and Church is located here.