Navaikulam

Navaikulam
village
Navaikulam

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°ECoordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°E
Country  India
State Kerala
District Thiruvananthapuram
Talukas Varkala
Government
 • Body Attingal
Population (2001)
 • Total 27,703
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 695603[1]
Telephone code 0470
Vehicle registration KL-
Nearest city Thiruvananthapuram
Lok Sabha constituency Attingal
Civic agency Attingal

Navaikulam is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[2]

The term “navaya” means “the place where Vedic scriptures are taught”. Therefore, it is believed that Navaikulam was an ancient center of excellence and wisdom. The Sankaranarayana temple is situated here.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Navaikulam had a population of 27703 with 13084 males and 14619 females.[2]

Sankaranarayana temple

The Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Chirayinkil Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of National Highway 47 between Kallambalam and Parippally (about 45 km north of Trivandrum). Set amidst a vast campus, the temple enshrines the syncretic image of Sankaranarayana, whose left half shows the attributes of Vishnu and the right half that of Siva, this is believed to be the biggest Shankaranarayana statue in standing position. It is one of the most famous pilgrim center in Thiruvananthapuram district. Near the temple there is a big pond.

Govt, HSS navaikulam

It is a school in the Attingal education district. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in the school, which is staffed by around 80 teachers. The library in the school has an amazing collection of books. Proper lab facilities are available. In sports and arts, this school is number one in the Attingal education district.

State Government Offices

Library

Vivekodayam Grandhasala is a leading library in 28th Mile, Navaikulam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. This cultural institution was established in 1950. Vivekodayam Library is affiliated to the Kerala State Library Council. As per Library council norms, this library is Grade-A, which is the highest in the hierarchical scale to grade the libraries under the Kerala State Library Council. The Vivekodayam library holds a very large collection of books on almost all subjects. The library has played a vital role in the educational and cultural development of Navaikulam village. Libraray plays a vital role in life such a way that periodically conducts education seminars, career guidance, and various competitions during various occasions.

References

  1. ↑ "India Post :Pincode Search". Retrieved 2008-12-16.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)