Venjaramoodu is a north-east suburb of
Trivandrum
Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populatio ...
city, the capital of Kerala. It is east of
Attingal
Attingal is a municipality in Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala state, India. It was the location of the Attingal kingdom, under Travancore. It is the headquarters of Chirayinkeezhu Taluk, and the ...
, northwest of
Nedumangad
Nedumangad is a town and municipality in Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area of Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala, and is the headquarters of Nedumangad tehsil and Nedumangad Revenue Division (RDO). It is a sub ...
, northeast of Trivandrum City and south-east of
Varkala
Varkala, is a major coastal municipality situated in the northern suburb of Trivandrum, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the headquarters of Varkala Taluk and important government institutions such as the taluk office, court ...
.
Geography
Venjaramoodu is a town in the district of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is north of Thiruvananthapuram on MC Road (SH1). It comes under
Nedumangad Taluk. The Kazhakkuttam bypass ends at Thycadu, near by Venjaramood. The nearest airport is
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , is an international airport which serves Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Established in 1932, it is the first airport in the state of Kerala and fifth international airport of ...
and railway station is Chirayinkeezhu Railway station.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is a state-owned road transport corporation in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the country's oldest state-run public bus transport services. The corporation is divided into three zones ( ...
operates a bus depot at Venjarammoodu. It is well connected to all parts of the state by state road transport buses. Gokulam Medical College and
Muslim Association College of Engineering
Muslim Association College of Engineering & Polytechnic (MACE) is an Engineering College in Venjaramoodu, Trivandrum, Kerala. Its approved by AICTE and affiliated to Kerala Technological University and DTE. It is established in the year 20 ...
are located here. Venjaramoodu Government higher secondary school is located besides the Main Central road.
Transport
Road
Two dedicated bus depots are available in the forms of a
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is a state-owned road transport corporation in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the country's oldest state-run public bus transport services. The corporation is divided into three zones ( ...
(KSRTC) bus depot and one private bus terminal, both in the heart of the town.
KSRTC operate city bus service, local bus service and fast passenger.
City service using Anathapuri bus, low floor AC/ Non-AC, Venad.
Venjaramoodu- East fort via Pothenkodu/ Kaniyapuram- Kazhakoottam- Technopark-Chakka- General Hospital/ Enchakal.
Venjaramoodu- East fort Via Vembayam- Mannathala/ Sreekaryam- Pattom.
Local bus routes
Attingal, Nedumangadu, Medical College, Thampanur, Pothenkodu, Varkala, Ponmudy, Kilimanoor, Kallara, Vembayam, Muthuvila, Palode, Thempamoodu, etc.
All Super Fast, Fast, Express, Scania bus through MC road passing through Venjaramoodu KSRTC Bus dippo.
Private buses operate to Attingal, Varkala, Kadakkavour, Chirayinkeezhu, Paravour town.
Rail
* Nearest railway stations
* Murukkumpuzha Railway station ()
*
Chirayinkeezhu railway station
Chirayinkeezhu railway station (Code:CRY) is a NSG 5 D category railway station in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, and falls under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division of the Southern Railway zone, Indian Railways
Indian Railway ...
()
*
Kadakkavoor railway station ()
*
Varkala Railway Station ()
*
Thiruvananthapuram Central
Thiruvananthapuram Central, formerly Trivandrum Central (also known as Thampanoor railway station) (station code: TVC), is a major railway station which serves the city of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum), capital of Kerala state, In ...
Railway station ()
Air
*
Trivandrum International Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , is an international airport which serves Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Established in 1932, it is the first airport in the state of Kerala and fifth international airport of In ...
is away.
Religion
The population in Venjaramoodu practices
Hinduism
Hinduism () is an Indian religion or '' dharma'', a religious and universal order or way of life by which followers abide. As a religion, it is the world's third-largest, with over 1.2–1.35 billion followers, or 15–16% of the global p ...
,
Christianity
Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It is the world's largest and most widespread religion with roughly 2.38 billion followers representing one-third of the global pop ...
and
Islam. Venjaramoodu is also famous for Manikkodu Mahadeva Temple which held every year 10 day festival with Manikkodu carnival.
* Here is a list of important religious places:-
* Manikkodu Mahadeva Temple Vayyatte
* Pirappankodu Sree Krishna Temple
* Thiru Vamanamoothi Temple Anakudy (just )
* Venkamala Temple ()
* Kavara Bhagavathi Temple
* Mukkunur Sreekanda Shatha Temple
* Alanthara Uruttumandapam
* Alanthara Shastha Temple
* Vettur Mahavishnu Temple
* Subramanya Temple Thandrampoika
* Gokulathamma Temple, Gokulam Medical College
* Amundirath Devi Temple Mudakal
* Vidaynkavu Temple, Kunnida, Velavur
* Parameswram Temple
* Kottukunnam Mahadeva Temple
* Aliyadu Oorootumandapam Temple
* Venjaramoodu Muslim Juma Masjid
* Manikkal Juma Masjid
* Keezhayikonam Masjid
* St.Joseph's Church Kottapuram, Pirappancode
* Koppam CSI Church
* Seventh Day Adventist Church Thumpara, Pirappancode
Notable people
*
Priyanka Nair
Priyanka Nair is an Indian model-turned-actress who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. She made her debut in the Tamil film ''Veyyil'' in 2006. She gained critical acclaim for her roles in '' Bhoomi Malayalam'', ''Vilapangalkappura ...
, actress
*
Thulasidas
Thulasidas is an Indian film and serial director who works in the South Indian film industry, predominantly in Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, K ...
, film director
*
Suraj Venjaramoodu, actor
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K.Raman Pillai, politician
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Harilal Rajendran, writer
*
Noby Marcose
Noby Marcose is an Indian film and television actor, and comedian, who predominantly works on Malayalam Film Industry. He is well known for his character in Pulimurugan with Mohanlal and in Madhuraraja with Mammooty.He is from Trivandrum. He bec ...
, actor
*
S R Lal, writer
Major banks
* State Bank of Travancore
* State Bank of India
* Central Bank of India
* Federal Bank
* South Indian Bank
* Indian Overseas Bank
* Syndicate Bank
* Kerala Grameen Bank
* ICICI Bank
* Union Bank Pirapancodu
* Kerala Bank
* Canara Bank, Thycadu
* ESAF Bank, Thycadu
* Venjaramoodu service Co-Operative Bank
Climate
Venjaramoodu has significant rainfall most months, with a short dry season. This location is classified as Am by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages . About of precipitation falls annually. The driest month is January. There is of precipitation in January. In June, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of . With an average of , April is the warmest month. At on average, December is the coldest month of the year.
References
{{Thiruvananthapuram district settlements
Villages in Thiruvananthapuram district