Thekkumbhagam
| Thekkumbhagam തെക്കുംഭാഗം Thekkumbhagom | |
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From Top:Boating at Paravur Lake, Sunset at Thekkumbhagam beach, Thekkumbhagam Estuary, Paravur Lake at Thekkumbhagam, Lakesagar Xavier's resort in Thekkumbhagam | |
  Thekkumbhagam Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°47′53″N 76°40′01″E / 8.798°N 76.667°ECoordinates: 8°47′53″N 76°40′01″E / 8.798°N 76.667°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Civic body | Paravur Municipality |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 691319 |
| Telephone code | 0474 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02 |
| Nearest town | Paravur - 4 km |
| Website |
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Thekkumbhagam (Malayalam: തെക്കുംഭാഗം/പരവൂര് തെക്കുംഭാഗം) or Thekkumbhagom is the southern border town of Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is located at the Southern tip of Kollam's coastal area. It is in the Arabian Sea coast.[1] Thekkumbhagam-Kappil estuary point in the Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram coastal border is one of the emerging tourism spots in the state.[2] On 1936, during formation, Thekkumbhagam was one of the 9 territories of Paravur Panchayath.[3] The place is very famous for its natural beauty. Thekkumbhagam estuary is one among the twin estuary points in Paravur. The other one is Pozhikara estuary.
Estuary in Paravur Thekkumbhagam
Paravur is a blessed land of beaches, backwaters & estuary. Paravur landmass' 3 sides are surrounded by water bodies - Paravur Lake, Nadayara Lake and Arabian Sea. Both north and south tips of Paravur town is having peninsula and estuary. Thekkumbhagam is at south of Paravur. Thekkumbhagam estuary is the most crowd-pulling estuary in the state. It is located at the borders of Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram districts. A stunning beach in this location attracts huge crowd everyday.[4][5] Beauty of this estuary can be enjoyed by travelling through Paravur-Kappil-Varkala road.[6][7]
Places of interest near Thekkumbhagam
- Paravur - The temple town of Kollam[8]
- Thekkumbhagam-Kappil beach and estuary
- Priyadarshini Boat Club
- Paravur Lake
- Pozhikara estuary
- Polachira wetlands
- Puthenkulam Elephant Village[9]
Notable people
- Dr. K.M Bahauddin, Ex. Pro-Vice Chancellor of Annamalai University[10]
- Dr. A Hisham, Internationally known Phyto Scientist[11]
See also
- Paravur
- Pozhikkara
- Nedungolam
- Paravur Kayal
- Paravur railway station
Gallery
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Sunset at Paravur Thekkumbhagam beach
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Paravur Lake, Kollam - An evening scene from Paravur Thekkumbhagam
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Thekkumbhagam-Kappil bridge in Paravur. This bridge is the official border of Paravur Municipal region on south
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Boating at Paravur Lake - A regular scene from Paravur Thekkumbhagam
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Estuary in Paravur Thekkumbhagam
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Boating at Paravur Lake
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Sunset scene from Paravur Thekkumbhagam
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Thekkumbhagam Estuary, Paravur
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Lakesagar Xavier's Resort, Paravur Thekkumbhagam
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A Govt. notice board at Thekkumbhagam Beach
References
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- ↑ Paravur Thekkumbhagam
- ↑ Beach and backwaters beckon discerning tourists at Kappil
- ↑ History of Paravur
- ↑ "Estuaries Of India". Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ "Impact of Sea-Sand Filling in the Paravur-Kappil Backwaters, Southern Kerala with Special Reference to Phytoplankton Productivity" (PDF). Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ Coastal Zone Management: By Ramakrishnan Korakandy. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ "Paravur-Pozhikkara-Thanni Road". Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ Temples in Kollam district
- ↑ Elephant News
- ↑ Obituaries - Dr. K.M Bahauddin
- ↑ Dr. Hashim Passes Away
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