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T.K.Road
The SH-07 / T.K.Road is the life line of the Central Travancore. It is also known as Thiruvalla- Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Highway. This State Highway origins and ends within the Pathanamthitta District. It covers a total distance of 32.8 km. It interconnects the townships of Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Pathanamthitta. It starts at SCS Junction, Thiruvalla (Main Central Road intersection) and ends at Kumbazha (Main Eastern Highway intersection). Till the 1990s, it was called Thiruvalla-Kozhencherry Road and ended at Kozhencherry (Poyanil Jn.). The first letters of Thiruvalla and Kumbazha forms the nomenclature of the road as T.K.Road Route description SCS junction, Thiruvalla - Manjadi - Meenthalakara - Kattode - Thottabagom - Vallamkulam Bridge - Nellad - Eraviperoor junction - Kumbanad Pullad (Kottayam - Kozhencherry Highway -SH09- joins - Chettimukku - Nedumbrayar - Maramon - Kozhencherry - Thekkemala junction - Nellikala - Elanthur - Pathanamthitta - Kumbazha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Eastern Highway
The Main Eastern Highway is the lifeline of the high range townships of the Travancore region of Kerala state, India. It is also known as Punalur-Muvattupuzha Highway. Main Eastern Highway is categorized as State Highway - 08 ( SH-08 ) of Kerala. It is the second longest State Highway of Kerala covering a distance of 153.6 km. The districts it passes through are Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. It interconnects the townships of Punalur, Pathanapuram, Koodal, Konni, Pathanamthitta, Ranni, Manimala, Ponkunnam, Pala, Thodupuzha to the main intersection at Muvattupuzha merging to MC Road which extends northwards till Angamaly at NH 66. Route description Pallimikku Junction (Punalur) (starts from km 44/900 of NH 208) - Pathanapuram - Kallumkadavu Junction (joins SH 05) - Kalanjoor - Koodal - Konni - Kumbazha (Pathanamthitta, meets T.K.Road / SH - 07) - Mylapra - Mannarakulanji - Uthimmoodu - Mandiram - Ranni - Makkapuzha - Ponthanpuzha - Karikkatt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumbazha
Kumbazha is a main junction in the Pathanmthitta Municipality Pathanamthitta City Suburbs, located in Kerala state, India. The Achenkovil river flows through Kumbazha. The Thiruvalla - Kumbazha (SH-7) road, also known as the T.K road, ends at Kumbazha. Here is the map of Kumbazha Click Me To View The Map Location Kumbazha Jn. is 3 km away from Pathanamthitta Central Jn. It is the meeting point of two major state highways, T.K.Road (SH - 07) and Main Eastern Highway (Punalur- Pathanamthitta-Muvattupuzha Road / SH - 08). Temples Kumbazha is the gateway to the Malayalappuzha Devi Temple. Valanchuzhy temple, St. Mary's Orthodox Valiya Cathedral and St. Simeon's Cathedral are the main pilgrim centres in Kumbazha. Churches Kumbazha is also a home to many Christians, churches can be found almost in every corner of Kumbazha. Kumbazha Valiya Cathedral is the main attraction of the town because of holy Remains Tomp of St Thomas & Skintho Yukno of Mother Mary. Festivals Samyukt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Public Works Department
Kerala Public Works Department (KPWD) is a department under the government of the state of Kerala, India. It manages the construction and maintenance of civil structures owned by the government viz; government buildings, government owned hospitals (part of the public health system), roads, bridges etc. The KPWD was formed in 1956 following reorganization of states. History In Kochi, British Residents had a separate department called Public Works Commission to carry off construction works in British Cochin. The kingdom had its own Marmath Department since 1825, as a separate agency to monitor construction of roads and palaces. In 1901, the Kingdoms of Travancore and Kochi agreed to have an unified PWD Code and a permanent Joint commission of PWD Engineers in both sides were formed. The Travancore Maramath was headed by a chief engineer, whereas it was a Diwan Peshkar (State Secretary) who headed Kochi Marmath. In 1949, when United State of Travancore-Cochin was formed, both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pullad
Pullad (പുല്ലാട്) is a town in Thiruvalla Taluk in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. Pullad is a part of Koipuram village, "Special Grade below Municipality level" 12 km east from Thiruvalla SCS Junction and 3 km from Kumbanad along the TK Road.It Is Part Of Thiruvalla Sub-District. Maramon, the place where Asia's largest Christian gathering, the Maramon convention takes place, is situated near Pullad, on the banks of Pamba river. Pullad famous for its long and rich tradition in "Padayani". The famous Padinjattethil temple is in Pullad. Pullad is also famous for its tapioca farming (known as "Pulladan Kappa") Pullad is the part of Aranmula legislative assembly constituency and Pathanamthitta parliament constituency. Demographics Koipuram is a large village located in Thiruvalla of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala with total 7319 families residing. The Koipuram village has population of 26425 of which 12231 are males while 14194 are females a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roads In Kerala
Kerala, a state in Southern India, has a network of 11 National Highways, 72 State Highways and many district roads. Features Kerala has of roads, which accounts for 5.6% of India's total. This translates to about of road per thousand people, compared to an average of in the country. Roads in Kerala include of national highway; 1.6% of the nation's total, of state highway; 2.5% of the nation's total, of district roads; 4.7% of the nation's total, of urban (municipal) roads; 6.3% of the nation's total, and of rural roads; 3.8% of the nation's total. Most of Kerala's west coast is accessible through the NH 66 (previously NH 17 and 47); and the eastern side is accessible through state highways. New projects for hill and coastal highways were recently announced under KIIFB. National Highway 66, with the longest stretch of road () connects Kanyakumari to Mumbai; it enters Kerala via Talapady in Kasargod and passes through Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Guruvayur, Kochi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thekkemala
Thekkemala is a small sub-village of Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. Transportation Thekkemala is a big junction. The roads to Aranmula, Chengannur, Pandalam, and Pathanamthitta join in Thekkemala. Churches On the way to Kozhencherry there is a big Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church named Mar Beshanania Church. It's a four way junction leading to Pathanamthitta, Punnakadu, Aranmula There is also an Pentecostal Mission church named Thekkemala Apostolic Mission (TAMI). Demographics The majority of the population are Christians and Hindus Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for .... References Villages in Pathanamthitta district {{Pathanamthitta-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maramon
Maramon is a small town on the Pampa River, in Thiruvalla Sub-District & Taluk opposite to Kozhencherry in the state of Kerala, India. It is 16 km from the Thiruvalla Town headquarters, the town of Thiruvalla. Maramon Convention Maramon is famous because of the Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia. Maramon is said to be the birthplace of Mar Thoma Syrian Church. Villages The following villages form a part of Maramon:- #Nedumprayar #Chettimukku #Chalaikara #Thottapuzhassery. #Kurianoor #Mosco padi Maramon Transport The T. K. Road (Thiruvalla- -Kumbazha Road/SH-07) connects the town to other major towns. The nearest railway station is Thiruvalla (15 km). The nearest airports are Cochin International Airport and Trivandrum International Airport. Christian Cultural Center The town Maramon is generally recognized as center of Christian culture and influence in India. Among the churches in Maramon include the Maramon Marthoma Church, St. Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eraviperoor
Eraviperoor is a village in Thiruvalla Taluk,Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala . Eraviperoor is the part of Thiruvalla Taluk in east location and is part of the Aranmula legislative assembly constituency.It Comes Under Thiruvalla Sub-District.Located At 8 km Distance From Thiruvalla Sub-District Headquarter And NH 183 In Thiruvalla City India. Demographics India census, Eraviperoor had a population of 26,038 with 12,324 males and 13,714 females. This village is a 'Panchayat' & in the Aranmula legislative assembly. by way of its administrative status within the District of 'Pathanamthitta' in central Keralam state of India.It has become the first grama panchayat in Kerala to provide free WiFi for the general public. Origin of name Eraviperoor Means Eravi's Land. Also known as "ഈരവിയുടെ പെരിയ ഊര്". The region ruled by Eravi were known by this name, later it was changed into Eravipuram " ഈരവിപുരം". After many centuries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vallamkulam
Vallamkulam is a small town located in Tiruvalla Taluk of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state, India. The village is located 6 km from Tiruvalla town, on state highway 7. Location The T.K. Road (Tiruvalla- Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road/SH-07) connects the town to other major towns, and here the Vallamkulam Bridge carries that road over the Manimala river. The place is within 5 km of Tiruvalla, and lies on the shores of the Manimala River (Manimalayar) in Eraviperoor Panchayat. Administration Vallamkulam presently belongs to Aranmula state constituency and the Pathanamthitta Parliament seat. Schools Vallamkulam also has a good educational background as this small place includes a good number of L.P. and U.P. schools and a high school called National High School Vallamkulam located in Nannoor, just 2 km away. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabarimala
The Sabarimala Temple (; ml, ശബരിമല ക്ഷേത്രം) is a temple complex located at Sabarimala hill inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Perinad Village, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. It is one of the largest annual pilgrimage sites in the world with an estimate of over 10 to 15 million devotees visiting every year. The temple is dedicated to a Hindu ''Brahmachari'' (Celibate) deity Ayyappan also known as ''Dharma Shasta'', who according to belief is the son of Shiva and Mohini, the feminine incarnation of Vishnu. The traditions of Sabarimala are a confluence of Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and other Śramaṇa traditions. The temple is situated on a hilltop amidst eighteen hills at an altitude of 1260 m (4,134 ft) above sea level, and is surrounded by mountains and dense forests. The dense forest, part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, around the temple is known as Poongavanam. Temples exist in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
