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Neighbourhood in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kudappanakunnu is the headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]
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Kudappanakunnu | |
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neighbourhood | |
Coordinates: 8.555983°N 76.961030°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Thiruvananthapuram |
Talukas | Thiruvananthapuram |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 695043 |
Nearest city | Thiruvananthapuram |
Literacy | 95% |
Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan Kendra and the District collectors office are the major landmarks here. Vazhayila, Nalanchira, Muttada and Mannanthala are some of the adjoining areas.
Kunnath Mahadeva Kshethram is an ancient Shiva temple situated in Kudappanakunnu. The temple is regarded as one of the existing 108 ancient Shiva Temples of Kerala Worshiped by Parashurama.[2][3]
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.
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. Kudappanakunnu has been widely regarded as the most beautiful and peaceful locality in Trivandrum city.
Peroorkada, Mukkola, Mannanthala, Pathiripalli, Nalanchira, Vazhayila[6] Perappuru,
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