Kudappanakunnu
| Kudappanakunnu കുടപ്പനക്കുന്ന് | |
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  Kudappanakunnu Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°33′22″N 76°57′40″E / 8.555983°N 76.961030°ECoordinates: 8°33′22″N 76°57′40″E / 8.555983°N 76.961030°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvanthapuram |
| Talukas | Thiruvanthapuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 695043 |
| Nearest city | Thiruvanthapuram |
| Literacy | 95% |
Kudappanakunnu is a residential locality near Peroorkada to the north-east of Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian state of Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan Kendra is the major landmark here. The district collectors office have been shifted to this locality. Vazhayila, Karakulam and Mannanthala are some of the adjoining areas.
Special bus services have been started to connect Kudappanakunnu with city center and nearby areas. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest rail station. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
Etymology
The name Kudappanakunnu comes from three words "Kuda", "Pana" and "Kunnu" meaning a hilly area occupied by Kudapanas, a variety of palm tree. Kudapana in turn means "Kuda" = Umbrella + "Pana" = palm tree.
Prominent Institutions
- Civil Station
- Doordarshan Kendram
- The Regional Poultry Farm and the District Livestock Farm
- Concordia Lutheran School and Church
- MaryGiri School
- Kudappanakunnu Govt High School
- Panchayath Office
- Veterinary Dispensary
- Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital
Sub-roads
- Panchayath Office Lane
- Jayaprakash Lane
- Ganga Nagar
- Chandana Gardens
- Darshan Nagar
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