Neyyattinkara

Poovar beach is 12 km from the town; Kovalam beach is 15 km away. The distance between Neyyattinkara town and Vizhinjam International Seaport is 14 km. Ponmudi is 57 km from the town. Neyyar Dam (27 km from Neyyattinkara town), is another popular picnic spot. Kanyakumari is 60 km from Neyyattinkara town. Kattakada town is 15 km from here.

Wards in Neyyattinkara Municipal Area

^[5] Neyyattinkara Municipal Area is divided into 44 wards. The respective ward numbers assigned by the Municipality are given in brackets. For official matters ward numbers are generally mentioned in Roman numerals. The wards are: (1). Aralummoodu, (2) Puthanambalam, (3) Moonnukallinmoodu, (4) Koottappana, (5) Pallivilakam, (6) Punnakkadu, (7) Kalathuvila, (8) Vadakodu, (9) Muttakkadu, (10) Elavanikkara, (11) Mampazhakkara, (12) Mullaravila, (13) Perumpazhuthoor, (14) Alampotta, (15) Plavila, (16) Thozhukkal, (17) Vazhuthoor (includes Christ Nagar, Mythry Nagar and Keerthi Nagar), (18) Kollavamvila, (19) Thavaravila, (20) kulathamal, (21) Chaikottukonam, (22) Maruthathoor, (23) Irumbil (includes Arakkunnu and Stuart Nagar), (24) Fort (includes Vadakkey-kotta & Police Quarters), (25) Vlangamuri, (26) Krishnapuram, (27) Rameswaram, (28) Narayanapuram, (29) Amaravila, (30) Pullamala, (31) Pirayummoodu, (32) Olathanni, (33) Chundavila, (34) Athazhamangalam, (35) Kavalakulam, (36) Panagattukari, (37) Nilamel, (38) Manaloor, (39) Ooruttukala, (40) Alummoodu, (41) Town, (42) Brahmamkodu, (43) Athiyannoor, (44) Vazhimukku

These 44 wards are under the surveillance of Neyyattinkara Municipality (a local self-government or LSG). In each ward there is a Ward Councillor democratically elected for a period of 5 years. These Councillors represent the people in the ward concerned. In most of the wards there are Kudumbasree units of Kudumbashree Mission (Kerala) initiated for the development of womenfolk especially unemployed housewives.

Community-building organizations in Municipal Area

In most of the wards in Neyyattinkara Municipal Area there are Residents' associations registered under "The Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955" working for the welfare of the public. A few residents' associations in the Municipal Area were joined together and formed Federation of Residents' Associations, Neyyattinkara (FRAN)^[6] to move as a social unit so as to get all the welfare measures from the Local Self Government (viz. Municipality) and the State Government.^[7] Major Residents’ Associations in Municipal Area are:

Christ Nagar in NTA Town (CSI Town Church, Neyyattinkara area)

Christ Nagar Residents' Association (CNRA), Christ Nagar, Neyyattinkara
President	Sherin George (Indian National Congress), Maniyal, Christ Nagar. Elected on 2014-04-09
Secretary	Mr. Ajithkumar C[8](Indian National Congress), Mispa, Christ Nagar. Elected on 2014-04-09
Founded	2000 (Reconstituted in 2014)
Headquarters	Christ Nagar Railway Overbridge Road Neyyattinkara
Politics of India Political parties Elections

1. ^[9] Christ Nagar Residents’ Association (CNRA), Christ Nagar^[10] The Christ Nagar Residents’ Association (CNRA) is a non-profit society in the Christ Nagar Residential Area of Neyyattinkara town. The association was founded in 2000 by the residents of Christ Nagar and membership is restricted to those who live within the neighbourhood. The association's original aims are outlined in its Memorandum of Association. The Association has close ties with the Indian National Congress party, with many CNRA members having worked for the party. Christ Nagar Residential Area contains major landmarks such as Town Church (BFM)-NTA, CSI Town Church-NTA, Arakkunnu Checkpost and Prayer Gardens (Ministry of Jesus)-NTA in Vazhuthoor Ward; Bathel Church (Arakkunnu), and extends to Irumbil Ward. Christ Nagar is the largest commuter town or bedroom suburb of Neyyattinkara town. In God we trust is the tagline of CNRA.
2. Mythry Nagar Residents’ Association (MNRA), Mythry Nagar [in Vazhuthoor Ward]
3. Vazhuthoor Residents’ Association (VRA), Vazhuthoor [in Vazhuthoor Ward]
4. Koottapana Residents’ Association (KRA), Koottapana
5. Swaruma Residents’ Association (SRA), Pallivilakom/Vadakodu
6. Kanichankode Residents’ Association (KRA), Kanichankodu (Govt. Hospital to Railway Station road)
7. Swadeshi Residents’ Association (SRA), Kanichankodu
8. Vadakkey Kotta Residents’ Association (VKRA), Vadakkey Kotta (Sreekrishana Swami Temple to Police Quarters road including Kandal and Kondodi area)
9. Convent Road Residents’ Association (CRRA), Convent Road (Alummoodu)
10. Nilamel Residents’ Association (NRA), Nilamel
11. Krishna Nagar Residents’ Association (KNRA), Krishna Nagar (West side of Swadeshabhimani Municipal Park, Neyyattinkara)
12. Amman Nagar Residents’ Association (ANRA), Amman Koil, near Neyyattinkara Bus-stand
13. Oruma Residents’ Association (ORA), Pathankallu
14. Palakadavu Residents’ Association (PKRA), Palakadavu
15. Viswabharathy Road Residents’ Association (VRRA), Viswabharathy Road
16. Neyyattinkara Town Residents' Association (NTRA), NTA Town (Town Hall side)
17. Swadeshabhimani Residents' Association (SRA), NTA Town (South of Sreekrishna Swami Temple, Court and Kannipuram area)
18. Gandhi Nagar Residents’ Association (GNRA), South of NTA KSRTC Bus Terminal
19. Mahatma Residents’ Association (MRA), West of NTA KSRTC Bus Terminal

Christ Nagar Residential Area in Neyyattinkara Town (Arakkunnu Checkpost - Vazhuthoor Ward)

In April 2010, Vazhuthoor Ward set as a model in food security through the Swabhimanam Self-Sufficiency programme spearheaded by Adv. Vinod Sen^[11] (Indian National Congress party), the then ward Councillor of Vazhuthoor Ward. As an incentive in appreciation for the efforts put in by the local bodies in taking government’s health care projects to the grassroots, Neyyattinkara Municipality got Arogyakeralam award 2012-13.^[12] Now Adv. L. S Sheela^[13] (Indian National Congress party), who is the Vice-chairperson and Finance and Standing Committee Chairperson of Neyyattinkara Municipality is the ward councilor of Christ Nagar, Mythry Nagar, Keerthi Nagar, New Street and Vazhuthoor residential areas that come under Vazhuthoor Ward.

Christian Fellowship Christmas Parade, 2015

^[14] From the heart of NTA town, the L-shaped parade route travelled [on Christmas day (2015-12-25) at 4 p.m] south of the town (Viswabharathy road) to west of the town (T B Junction) and gathered in the east of the town: Govt. Boys’ Higher Secondary School, NTA for United Christmas Celebrations, 2015 (Convention). The parade and convention were organized by The Christian Fellowship, NTA: a united Christian body comprising Latin Catholic Diocese of NTA, 65 CSI Churches in NTA town, Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Malankara Christian Church, Lutheran, and Evangelical Church of India. A number of CSI Churches including CSI Muttakkad, CSI Melariyodu, CSI Kurumbal, St. Paul’s CSI( Pottayil, Irumbil), Lali Memorial CSI – Punnakkadu, CSI Irumbil, CSI Koovodu, CSI Thozhukkal, CSI Perumpazhuthoor, CSI Cathedral NTA, Sharon CSI Plavilamoola, CSI Malanchani, CSI Mayapuri, CSI NTA, CSI Central NTA, CSI Kalathuvila, Bethel CSI Chittacodu, and Lutheran churches such as St. Peter’s Lutheran: Karavakkuzhi, and Bethel Lutheran Church: Vazhuthoor participated in the parade by marching bands, complete with a parade of floats, festivities and familiar Christmas characters. Santa Claus participated in the parade with his magnificently decorated sleigh with huge gift sack on top of a float. Most of the streets in the town were partially closed between 3 pm to 5 pm. The United Christmas Celebrations were inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samual – bishop of Latin Catholic Diocese of NTA. Dr. Shashi Tharoor, the current MP and Rev. Dr. Mani Puthiyidam: Changanassery Athiroopatha Vikari General addressed the gathering. Rev. Pavithrasingh: president of Christian Fellowship presided over the function. The convention started at 5 pm and went on till 12 midnight. The convention was an organized effort of General Convener of Christian Fellowship: J Jose Franklin, Secretary: K Raveendran, Clergy Convener: Rev. T R Satyaraj and President: Rev. L T Pavithrasingh, and other members of the Fellowship: Dr. T Jegin Raj (Velliyavila Sidha Ayurvea Hospital), V Yesudas, Jayakumar, Joyi, Danam, Velukkutty, Sam Jayakumar, Jomi Francis, Susheelan and B B Sanal. The NTA Municipality Chairman S S Jayakumar, Vice-chairperson Adv. L S Sheela and leader of opposition Ansalan felicitated the function. The function was serenaded by local choirs of CSI Town Church, Christ Nagar, NTA. Students of St.Theresa's Convent Girls' Higher Secondary School, NTA , Dr. G R Public School, NTA , Rugmini College of Nursing, Vellarada and children of various church members conducted various Christmas programs in the convention. The convention was closed after a drama Vazhthapetta (beatified) Devasahayam Pillai conducted by Trivandrum Rangakala. During the 10 days’ festival time in NTA town, the roads in the town were illuminated in different colours and the buildings and trees along the Railway Overbridge » KSRTC Stand, TB Junction » Govt. Hospital Junction and Ooruttukala » Allummoodu stretch were lit up. The illuminations were sponsored by NTA Municipal Council and The Christian Fellowship, NTA. There were sparkling illuminations and Christmas characters overlooking the Neyyar River at Amaravila CSI Church compound, NTA CSI Church compound, Thozhukkal CSI Church compound, in and around NTA town and Thirupuram: the outskirts of NTA town.

Christmas Celebrations 2015 in Christ Nagar, NTA,

Onam Fest & Illuminations (Neyyar Mela), 2015

Onam Celebrations in NTA town, 2014

^[15] The Neyyattinkara Area Committee of Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasaya Yekopana Samithi along with all the residents’ associations in NTA town and NTA Municipal Council (NMC) conducted Neyyar Mela/Fiesta (Neyyar Fest) from 21 August 2015 to 6 September 2015 as part of Onam– Kerala State’s national festival, enriched with myriad art and cultural activities. As part of the third edition of 17 days' Onam celebrations in the town the colourful two kilometre Onam inaugural rally began in the morning of August 21 from S N Auditorium, NTA and culminated at NTA Municipal Stadium and it was inaugurated at 9 am by former district panchayat president Anavoor Nagappan and Trivandrum Corporation leader of opposition K Ansalan. The residents came dressed in ethnic wear and traditional pulikali attires/performers along with Talappoli, and people dressed up as Mahabali and Vamana. The students from St Teresa’s Convent, Dr G R Public School, Vivekananda Public School and other schools in the town attended the rally. The cultural parade that threw light to the rich and envious tradition of Neyyattinkara was the biggest attraction of the fest. Seasonal illuminations around Onam have become a popular attraction across the town. During the 17 days’ festival time in NTA town, the roads in the town were illuminated in different colours and the buildings and trees along the Vazhuthoor » Railway Overbridge » Hospital Junction » Allummoodu » Swadesabhimani Municipal Park » KSRTC Stand » Vlangamuri; Govt. Hospital Junction » TB Junction » Moonnukallinmoodu » Ooruttukala and TB Junction » Allummoodu stretch were lit up. Special illumination displays were found around all government buildings. A variety of traditional and cultural programs were conducted by residents’ associations in NTA Municipal Ground and in and around the town. There were a number of entertainment events and contests, from story writing, poetry writing, Vanjipaatu, painting contests, flower and floral carpet arrangement, vegetable carving, chess competitions, work experience fair of school students, to boat racing. The fiesta also included a short film fest on environment conservation, a number of rides for the kids as well as a park. The fiesta had scores of stalls, which range from food courts, curio, home appliance and handicraft shops and many more. Exhibition-cum-sale of Kudumbashree products and ornamental fishes was also organised. There were medical exhibitions in the Neyyar Mela/Fiesta conducted by Karakkonam Medical College and other hospitals in Trivandrum district. The Gandhi Memorial Fund stall, where artisans make pots the traditional way, was another big draw. Beautiful clay pots and utensils were also put on sale there. There were ‘Adivasi Ooru’ (Land of Forest Dwellers), in the model of a small tribal village - recreated on the banks of a nearby canal, Valli unjal (Swing), tribal tree houses, ‘Aavi Kuli’ (Steam bath) and other herbal and medicinal techniques set up near the premises of NTA Municipal Stadium. Gandhi Teertha Vallamkali (Gandhi Boat Racing) was held at Valiyakulam pond at Chenkal panchayat, with teams from Kuttanad on 23rd August and it was inaugurated by Kerala State Film Development Corporation chairman K Rajmohan Unnithan, presided by H Sugandhi - Vallamkali Aghosha committee chairperson, and welcomed by committee’s general convenor N Premkumar. Vijayan Thomas - KTDC chairman, K Ansalan - Neyyar Mela/Fiesta chief coordinator, M R Simon - Parassala block panchayat president, Sudhakaran - KSRTC general manager and Rajaram Manomohanakumar - ward member were among those who attended the event. Kumarakom team led by M Shanavas and Chenkal team led by Sanil Kulathingal bagged the first and second place respectively. The ceremony came to a close with a Kalarippayattu performance by Poovachal Puthooram Kalari team.

Demographics

Population of Neyyattinkara Town (Municipal Area) as on 1991-03-01 was 30,419. However, the population rose to 69,467 on 2001-03-01 and rose again to 70,850 on 2011-03-01.,^[16] which grades it under Class-II town. Most of the urban population lies within the municipality area which is densely occupied. There is often an inflow of people into the town and nearby areas, for the ease of access to a plethora of institutions, which provide various services. Convent Road is one of the most densely occupied regions in the town, with a number of educational institutions like St.Thereses' Convent, Sree Vidyaadhiraja HSS, and a lot more. Out pockets of the town include Vazhuthoor, Perumpazhuthoor, Amaravila, Aralummood, etc.

Climate

Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies it climate as tropical wet and dry (Aw).

Neyyattinkara has heavy rains during June–August due to the southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues till February. In summer, the temperature rises to a maximum of 32 °C (90 °F) and 31 °C (88 °F) in the winters. Record high temperature in neighbouring Thiruvananthapuram is 39 °C (102 °F). Annual average rainfall is 3,100 mm (120 in).^[17]

Notable people

Apart from Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, the legendary journalist of all times, two eminent and famous Karnatic musicians, Neyyattinkara M.K.Mohanachandran and Neyyattinkara Vasudevan were born in this historic town. Famous cricketer Abhishek Nayar's family is from Neyyattinkara. Gandhian and social reformer G. Ramachandran was also born in Neyyattinkara.Famous personalities who hailed from Neyyattinkara are: .^[20] The civil service exam topper Haritha V Kumar was also born and brought up in Neyyattinkara.

C S I Churches

There are 65 C S I (Church of South India) churches in Neyyattinkara town.

Note: In C S I terminology, the word Area used hereunder is considered as a District. Hence, for instance, Neyyattinkara Area should be read as Neyyattinkara District. Thus, the 65 CSI churches in different areas (districts) of Neyyattinkara town are listed below:^[21]

Neyyattinkara Area: (1) C S I Neyyattinkara Town, Christ Nagar (2) C S I Aralumoodu (3). C S I Chenkottukonam (4). C S I Chittacode (5). C S I Christhupuram (6). C S I Neyyattinkara (D.C) (7). C S I Neyyattinkara Metro (8). C S I Sharon Muttacaud Thozhukkal Area (9). C S I Chemmannuvila (10). C S I Kalathuvila (11). C S I Kunnuvila (12). C S I Malanchani (13). C S I Neyyatinkara Central (14). C S I Perumpazhuthoor (15). C S I Punnacadu (16). C S I Thozhukal (D.C) Amaravila Area: (17) C S I Amaravila (D.C), (18). C S I Asapuram, (19). C S I Chaikottukonam, (20). C S I Ismanipuram, (21). C S I Kudumbode, (22). C S I Kurumbal, (23). C S I Palappally, (24). C S I Pasukottukonam, (25). C S I Plancheri Irumbil Area: (26). C S I Irumbil (D.C) (27). C S I Nediyakala (28). C S I Pottayil (29). C S I Thavaravila (30). C S I Thenguvilakuzhi kariprakonam Area: (31). C S I Elavanikkara (32). C S I Kariprakonam (D.C) (33). C S I Koovode (34). C S I Mampazhakara (35). C S I Melariyode (36). C S I Muttacadu Perumkadavila Area: (37). C S I Acqudate (38). C S I Ancode (39). C S I Aruvikara (40). C S I Christhugiri (41). C S I Chulliyoor (42). C S I Manaluvila (43). C S I Mannarakonam (44). C S I Marayamuttam (45). C S I Melkonam (46). C S I Myladumpara (47). C S I Perumkadavila (D.C) (48). C S I Thottavaram Poovathoor Area: (49). C S I Ambayinthala (50). C S I Kaippallikonam (51). C S I Kunnathukal Town (52). C S I Manchavilakom (53). C S I Mannamcode (54). C S I Poovathoor (D.C) (55). C S I Thathiyoor Moolakonam Area: (56). C S I Araumaloor (57). C S I Cheenivila (58). C S I Govindamangalam (59). C S I Mannadikonam (60). C S I Moolakonam (D.C) (61). C S I Palkunnu (62). C S I Perumulloor (63). C S I Poovanvila (64). C S I Pullayil (65). C S I Punnavoor

Out of the above 65 C S I churches in Neyyattinkara town, the oldest churches are C S I Amaravila and C S I Thozhukkal and the latest one is C S I Neyyattinkara Town situated down by the Neyyar riverside and in the midst of Christ Nagar Residential Area in Christ Nagar. C S I Amaravila or Amaravila C S I Church was established in 1810 and it was known in those days as Emily Chappel. Thozhukkal C S I Church or C S I Thozhukkal was founded by Rev. John Cox in 1845.^[22]

Foundation stone of C S I Town Church, Christ Nagar, Neyyattinkara, laid on 20 July 2014 (the latest CSI Church in NTA town)

Diocese of Neyyattinkara

^[23] On 14 June 1996 Pope John Paul II by the Bull "Ad Aptius Provehendum" erected the

Diocese of Neyyattinkara

Kamukincode Valiyapalli St. Mary's Church (founded in 1847), Neyyattinkara Town

Vellarada Kurishumala (Vellarada Holy Cross Hills)

Latin Catholic Diocese of Neyyattinkara bifurcated from the Diocese of Trivandrum and by the announcement of Archbishop Soosa Pakiam and ordination by Cardinal Joseph Tomko on 1 November 1996, appointed Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samuel as its first Bishop. Bishop Samuel took Ecclesiastical possession of the diocese on 5 November 1996. Diocese of Neyyattinkara consists of two Taluks viz. Neyyattinkara and Nedumangadu. The Bishop's House is located in Aralummoodu, Neyyattinkara. St. Therese’s Convent G.H.S.S. Neyyattinkara is one of the individual management educational institutions that comes under the purview of this diocese. The two Kurisumala (Holy Cross Hills) Pilgrim Centres near Neyyattinkara, viz., Bonacaud Kurishumala (Bonacaud Holy Cross Hills) and Vellarada Kurishumala (Vellarada Holy Cross Hills) also come under the purview of Latin Catholic Diocese of Neyyattinkara.

Community churches

There are a number of Evangelical Churches in the form of community churches in Neyyattinkara Town and these unitary churches may be affiliated to Indian Pentecostal Church of God, Assemblies of God, Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Malankara Christian Church, Lutheran, Evangelical Church of India, Jehovah's Witnesses etc.

There are also Syro-Malabar Catholic Churches or Saint Thomas Christians or in Malayalam നസ്രാണികള്‍ (Nazranikal) in Neyyattikara town. Unless migrated to Neyyattinkara from Kottayam area or residents of Kottayam district or any other district married to C S I people or any other Christian community in Neyyattinkara, these Saint Thomas Christians are generally Nadar (caste) Christians.

List of Community Churches in Municipal Area

1. Bethel Lutheran Church, Vazhuthoor
2. Marthoma Church, Vazhuthoor
3. Salvation Army Church, Vazhuthoor
4. Town Church Church (BFM), Railway Overbridge Road, Christ Nagar, NTA
5. Bethel Church (BFM), Arakkunnu, Christ Nagar, NTA
6. Assemblies of God Church, Vazhuthoor
7. Assemblies of God Church, Alampotta

Temples

Aruvippuram Siva Temple

1. Sreekrishna Swami Temple, Nearby Swadeshabhimani Municipal Park
2. Mahadeva Temple, Rameswaram
3. Major Sree Mahadeva Temple, Kootapana
4. Ammankovil Meletheruvu Temple, Nearby KSRTC Stand, NTA
5. Ammankovil Keezhetheruvu Temple, Convent Road, NTA
6. Veerachakra Mahadeva Temple, Chemparathivila
7. Mahalekshmi Temple, Maruthathoor
8. Irumpil Mudippura (in Irumpil)
9. Thozhukkal Mudippura (in Thozhukkal JN)
10. Hanuman Temple, TB Junction
11. Vishnupuram Temple, Vishunupuram (Vishnupuram pooram is very famous)
12. Ooruttukala Mudippura
13. Aruvipuram Siva Temple (first temple for all-irrespective of caste or religion and first SNDP Meeting held here)
14. Ilankam Devi Temple, Vazhuthur
15. Major Arangal Sree Mahadeva Temple,Venpakal (Dhanu Thiruvathira Festival is very Famous)
16. Vellamkulathala Sree Bhagavathi Temple,Venpakal
17. Shree Keezhthalakuzhi kaavil Bhagavathi Temple, Kavalakulam(One of the ancient temples and the annual festival will be held from April 1 to 3 every year)
18. Shree Vanadurga Devi Temple, Perumpazhuthoor Neyyattinkara

List of hospitals

The town has seen an upsurge of many quality medical institutions providing medical care at affordable rates. But the Govt. General Hospital still remains the major help-hand for the majority of the people.The hospital has been constantly evolving from the ranks of a minor taluk hospital to become one among the most prestigious institutions of its kind.. Increasing dependency on the private hospitals is also seen. But highly critical cases are often referred to the Trivandrum Medical College.

Medical tourism

Establishment of many private hospitals like NIMS have improved the quality of healthcare. NIMS Medicity is hailed to be the largest heart and liver care foundation in the whole of south Kerala.There are numerous ayurvedic foundations in the region Thus, the town is emerging as a major centre of healthcare in the region. It has seen an influx of people from far-flung areas of the state as well as nearby Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.

The main hospitals in the town are:

1. Government General hospital,neyyattinkara (Near Neyyattinkara Railway Station)
2. 'NIMS Medicity or NIMS Dental College or NIMS Heart Foundation, Aralummoodu
3. Rollands' Hospital- Pathamkallu
4. Taluk Homoeo Hospital - in Cape Road /Kanyakumari Road from Neyyattinkara Bus-stand
5. Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Neyyattinkara
6. Government Veterinary Hospital, Near T B Junction
7. Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakkonam or Karakkonam Medical College or SMCSI Medical College- Karakkonam

Educational institutions

The town has a number of secondary, and higher secondary educational institutions, plus a number of Polytechnics, and Engineering Colleges in the vicinity. The Govt. HSS in the town is one of the oldest schools in the entire state. It was established long before in the 1890s. It has churned out a number of proficient people, who have excelled in every field.

List of colleges

1. NIMS Dental College,^[24] Aralumoodu, Neyyattinkara
2. Technology Management Corridor (TMC), Near Sub-jail, Chemparathivila, NTA [Institute of Human Resource Development (IHRD), Government of Kerala]
3. College of Applied Science, Dhanuvachapuram (5 km from Town) (Institute of Human Resource Development (IHRD), Government of Kerala)
4. Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,^[25] Marayamuttom
5. VTM NSS college, Dhanuvachapuram^[26] (5 km from Town)
6. K N M Government Arts & Science College, Kanjiramkulam^[27] (5 km from Town)
7. Government Arts & Science College, Kulathoor
8. University Institute of Technology, Neyyattinkara Centre^[28] (2 km from Town)
9. Government Polytechnic College, Perumpazhuthoor^[29] (3 km from Town)
10. Regional Institute of Aviation, Pravachambalam^[30] (6 km from Town)
11. CSI College of Education, Parasala
12. PRS College of Engineering and Technology, Paliyode^[31]
13. Christian College, Kattakada^[32] (7 km from Neyyattinkara town border, however, this college comes under newly formed Kattakada Taluk)
14. Sree Krishna College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Parassala

List of schools

St.Theresa's Convent Girls' Higher Secondary School
Affiliated to ICSE Delhi No. KE148 Let Your Light Shine
Location
Convent Road, Neyyattinkara
Information
Type	Private
Established	July 1928 (1928-07)
Opened	1928
School district	Trivandrum
Principal	Sr. Thresia
Vice principal	Sr. Theres
Faculty	121
Grades	K - 12
Enrollment	1500-1700
Campus size	6 acres
Campus type	Privately owned and operated
Mascot	Lotus with Lamp

1. St.Theresa's Convent Girls' Higher Secondary School, Convent Road, Neyyattinkara: Classes from Kindergarten to Plus Two. Students can opt either ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) Syllabus in English Medium or State Syllabus in English / Malayalam Medium. Boys students are also admitted up to 7th standard. This school was established in the year 1928. English medium school started in 1931. Higher secondary section added in 2002. I.C.S.E. wing started in 2007. 2013 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) first rank holder in India, Ms. Haritha V Kumar^[33] is the former student of this school.
2. Government Higher Secondary School, Near Govt. Hospital Jn (State Syllabus - English / Malayalam Medium)
3. Government Girls' Higher Secondary School, Govt. Hospital Road (State Syllabus - English / Malayalam Medium)
4. Sree Vidyadhiraja Vidya Nilayam Higher Secondary School, Convent Road (English Medium)
5. Vishwabharathy Public School, Kanyakumari Road (CBSE Syllabus, English Medium)
6. Junior Basic School (JBS), Neyyattinkara - State Syllabus, Malayalam Medium (Near Municipality & Fire Station buildings)
7. St. Philip English Medium High School, T B Junction
8. LMS HSS Amaravila, Near Amaravila Church
9. Dr.G.R Public School, Ooruttukaala
10. St. Mary’s H.S., Kamukincode
11. Government High School, Perumpazhuthoor- 3 km from Town
12. M.V Higher Secondary School, Arumanoor
13. Government Higher Secondary School - Marayamuttom in Perumkadavila Panchayat
14. Leo XIII Higher Secondary School, Pulluvila
15. New Higher Secondary School, Nellimoodu
16. St.Chrysostom's G.H.S.S Nellimoodu
17. PKS Higher Secondary School, Kanjiramkulam
18. Government High School, Kanjiramkulam
19. Javahar Central School, Kanjiramkulam
20. Government High School, Anavoor
21. Government Higher Secondary School, Keezharoor
22. St.Helen's Girls' Higher Secondary School, Lourdupuram
23. Srisankara Centralschool, Poozhikunnu, Venkadampu

Politics

Neyyattinkara taluk is part of Trivandrum (Lok Sabha constituency) except kattakada assembly constituency which is part of Attingal (Lok Sabha constituency).^[34]

Neyyattinkara taluk includes 4 assembly constituencies (Kattakada,Neyyattinkara,Parassala,Kovalam) in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. In early 2012, Neyyattinkara constituency attracted state-wide attention, as it witnessed a much fiercely contested by-elections that Kerala Politics have ever seen caused by the resignation of the incumbent MLA R.Selvaraj. The tri-cornered contest was between O.Rajagopal of BJP, F.Lawrence of CPI(M) and Selvaraj(Now, of INC), with Selvaraj emerging as the winner finally.

Current MP: Dr. Shashi Tharoor (Indian National Congress party, re-elected as MP on 20 April 2014)

Neyyattinkara MLA: R. Selvaraj, (Indian National Congress party, re-elected as MLA on 15 June 2012)

Kattakada MLA: N.Sakthan, (Indian National Congress party, Deputy Speaker)

Parassala MLA: A.T.George, (Indian National Congress party)

Kovalam MLA: Jameela Prakasam, (Janata Dal (Secular))

In the 2014 Parliament Election (held on 2014-04-20) Dr. Shashi Tharoor (UDF) got maximum number of votes from Neyyattinkara Constituency i.e., Neyyattinkara – UDF – 48,009, BJP – 28958, LDF – 39806; Dr. Tharoor got an additional 19,051 votes against BJP from Neyyattinkara Constituency alone that resulted in his ultimate success against BJP. Finally, he won the election with 14,501 votes. The election results of other constituencies in this regard are: Parassala – UDF – 50360, BJP – 39753, LDF – 47953; Kovalam – UDF – 51401, BJP – 36169, LDF – 42112; Nemom – UDF – 32639, BJP – 50685, LDF – 31643; Thiruvananthapuram – UDF – 39027, BJP 40835, LDF – 27385; Vattiyoorkavu – UDF – 40663, BJP – 43589 – LDF, 27504; Kazhakoottam – UDF 34220, BJP – 41,829, LDF - 31799

Neyyattinkara Municipal (LSG) Election Result, November 2015

Industry

The major factory in the town is the Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL) at Aralummoodu. It builds three wheelers, especially suited for cargo transport. It is a much sought after brand in the developing ASEAN nations for good quality three-wheelers.^[35]

Neyyattinkara and the neighbouring areas has many cottage industries and handloom. The Balaramapuram Handloom Industry is known worldwide for its fine hosiery. There is a major handloom cloth manufacturing unit at Manchavilakam near Neyyattinkara.

Transport

By Road

Bus Stand (KSRTC), Neyyattinkara

The town of Neyyattinkara is well connected to the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, 20 km away, through regular bus services operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. Neyyattinkara KSRTC Bus Depot is the largest in the taluk and operates a wide array of services. These also include long-distance services to Guruvayoor, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Chakkulath Kaavu, Kollam, Ernakulam, Kanniyakumari, etc. A/C Low Floor buses frequently ply along the Neyyattinkara-East Fort-Medical College-Kazhakkuttam route. There are 24 hour bus service between Trivandrum to Nagarcoil via Neyyattinkara town and Nagarcoil to Trivandrum via Neyyattinkara town.

By Air

The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (25 km).

By Rail

Neyyattinkara Railway Station (in Neyyattinkara Town)
Indian Railway
South side view of Neyyattinkara Railway Station
Location	Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum
Line(s)	1
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Standard (on ground station)
Parking	Available (Paid & Non-paid)
Other information
Status	Functioning
Station code	NYY
Zone(s)	Southern Railway
Division(s)	Thiruvananthapuram Railway division
History
Opened	1972
Previous names	South Indian Railway Company
Traffic
Passengers (Daily)	5,000+

East side view of Neyyattinkara Railway Station

Neyyattinkara Railway Station is located on the Mangalore- Trivandrum - Kanyakumari Railway line. Neyyattinkara railway station code is 'NYY'. Except weekly trains (trains run once in a week), all other daily express trains and passenger trains through this route stop at the station. Thus the town is connected by major cities in India, including Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Mangalore, Pune, etc.

The Trivandrum Central railway station is about (20 km) from the town. Express trains will take 13 minutes to reach Trivandrum city from Neyyattinkara town, however, passenger / Shuttle trains will take 30 minutes (since these trains have stops at Balaramapuram and Nemom in between Neyyattinkara Town and Trivandrum City).

Train Timings from Neyyattinkara (Up to July 2016)

(24 hours clock in Indian Standard Time) From Neyyattinkara to Nagarcoil side (daily)

1. Train Number 16128 Ernad Express (Guruvayur – Chennai) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 4.00
2. Train Number 56311 Trivandrum Nagarcoil Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 7.18
3. Train Number 56715 Punaloor Kanyakumari Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 9.43
4. Train Number 16381 Mumbai CST Kanyakumari (Jayanthi) Express arrives at Neyyattinkara at 9.55
5. Train Number 56317 Kochuveli Nagarcoil Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 12.35
6. Train Number 66304 Kollam Kanyakumari (Memu) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 11.47; (Memu trains run on all days except Fridays)
7. Train Number 16526 Bangalore Kanyakumari (Island) Express arrives at Neyyattinkara at 13.10
8. Train Number 16724 Anantapuri Express (Trivandrum CNTL – Chennai Egmore) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 16.39
9. Train Number 56315 Trivandrum Nagarcoil Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 17.33
10. Train Number 56313 Trivandrum Nagarcoil Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 18.23
11. Train Number 16649 Parasuram Express (Mangalore CNTL – Nagarcoil JN) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 19.00
12. Train Number 56701 Madurai Passenger (Punalur – Madurai JN) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 20.51
13. Train Number 16605 Ernad Express (Mangalore CNTL – Nagarcoil JN) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 21.35

(24 hours clock in Indian Standard Time) From Neyyattinkara to Trivandrum side (daily)

1. Train Number 16606 Ernad Express (Nagarcoil JN – Mangalore CNTL via Alappuzha) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 2.55
2. Train Number 16650 Parasuram Express (Nagarcoil JN – Mangalore CNTL) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 5.25
3. Train Number 56700 Punalur Passenger (Madurai JN – Punalur) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 6.00
4. Train Number 56310 Nagarcoil Trivandrum Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 7.52
5. Train Number 16382 Kanyakumari Mumbai CST (Jayanthi) Express arrives at Neyyattinkara at 8.15
6. Train Number 56318 Nagarcoil Kochuveli Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 9.04
7. Train Number 16723 Anantapuri Express (Chennai Egmore – Trivandrum CNTL) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 11.18
8. Train Number 16525 Kanyakumari Bangalore (Island) Express arrives at Neyyattinkara at 11.55
9. Train Number 56304 Nagarcoil Kottayam Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 13.40
10. Train Number 56716 Kanyakumari Punaloor Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 15.42
11. Train Number 66305 Kanyakumari Kollam (Memu) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 18.25; (Memu trains run on all days except Fridays)
12. Train Number 56316 Nagarcoil Trivandrum Passenger arrives at Neyyattinkara at 19.30
13. Train Number 16127 Ernad Express (Chennai Egmore – Guruvayur via Alappuzha) arrives at Neyyattinkara at 22.37

Picture gallery (National Festivals)

United Christmas Celebrations in Neyyattinkara town in December 2013

United Christmas Celebrations & Fellowship 2013

United Christmas Fellowship CSI Thozhukkal, 2013 in Neyyattinkara town

Christ Nagar Easter Fest April 2014 in Neyyattinkara town

Nativity Scene/Manger Scene/Christmas Crib (2013) in Christ Nagar, NTA

See also

• Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swami Temple
• Upper cloth revolt
• Neyyattinkara Railway Station
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Amaravila
• Kanjiramkulam
• Municipalities of Kerala

References

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