All Facts And Details About Kerala Capital : Thiruvanahthapuram Area : 38863 Sq.Km Population : 3,18,38,619 Population Density: 819 Sq.Km Sex Ratio : For 1000 Males - 1058 female No. of Districts : 14 No. of Taluk : 63 No. Gilla Panchayath: 14 No. of Block Panchayath: 152 No. of Revenue Divison : 21 No. of Corporation : 5 No. of Municipality : 53 No. Grama Panchayath: 991 No. of Revenue Village: 1452 No. of Cantonment : 1 (Kanoor, in India there are 62 Cantonments. Among these Kannoor is the small est). No. of Township : 1 (Guruvayoor) Legislature : Unicameral Principal Language : Malayalam No. of Assembly Seats : 140 No. of nomiated Assembly seats: 1 (Anglo Indian) No. of SC Reserved Assembly Seats : 13 No. of ST Reserved Assembly Seats : 1 (North Wayanad) No. of Loksabha Seats : 20 No. of Lk-Sabha Reserved Seats : 2 (Adoor & Ottapalam) No. of Rajya-Sabha Seats : 9

Judiciary : High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam Literacy Rate : 90.92% Female Literacy rate : 87.86% Male Literacy rate : 94.20% Highest literacy rate District : Kottayam Lowest Literacy rate District : Palakkad Declaration of Complete Literacy : 1991 April18th (Calicut) India`s first complete literate Municipal Town: Kottayam (1989 June 24) India`s first complete literate District : Ernakulam (1990 Feb 4th) India`s first saving District : Ernakulam Major port : Kochi (known as Queen of Arabian Sea)

GENERAL INFORMATION Under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 Travancore Cochin and Malabar States were united to form the states of Kerala on November 1st 1956. Kerala Produces 92 % of rubber in india, 60% of tapioca and 100% of Lemon Grass oil

Alappuzha District.The Smallest District in the state Its referred as the "Venice of the East" The District formed in the year August 17, 1957. Nehru Trophy Boat race held on second Saturday of August at the (Punnamada Kayal) Vembanad Lake) Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple also considered as the Guruvayoor of South Kerala. Karumadikuttan a small village near Ambalampuzha is known for the balck granite idol of Lord Buddha. Krishnapuram palace which contain the largest mural painting in Kerala (Gajadra Moksham) is in this district Kuttanad only region in the World farming is done below sea level.

Pathiramanal Island located in the vembanad Lake is the first island resorted in the State. This only district in Kerala that do not contain any forest area and mountains. Divan Raja Kesavadas establish Alappuzha port and town The population density is highest in Kerala. (1496/ Sq.km) First light house in the west coast (1862) The largest number of cancer patients are in the district. The first coir factory established by James Dora in 1857. Punnapra-Vayalar revolt in October 1946. The first Cinema Studio in Kerala established here. (Udaya Studio) The District is famous for `Aranmula mirror` and `Kannadi manal`. The first postoffice in Kerala established here in 1857. The first Thermal power Station Kayamkualam 1999 Established here. The Head Quarters of Coir Board and Kerala State Water Transport Corporation Are In This District The old name Kayamkulam is `Odanad`. The Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals-Head Quarters Kalavoor.

Ernakulam District. The District formed in April 1st and 1958 The first fully Literate district in the country. (1990, February). The Largest number of small scale Industries. The Ernakulam is the first saving and Baby friendly district. The highest number of Taluks are present in this district(Seven). The First English Medium School in 1888 Mattanchery. The Portuguese Navigator Vasco de Gama buried at St.Francis Church Fort Kochi. First Heart Transplanation in Kerala -Medical Trust Hospital at Ernakulam by Dr.Jose Pariyapuram. First Liver Transplanation in Kerala at Amritha Hospital at Edapally.

The District is Headquarters of two universities Kaladdy Sanskrit University and Cochin UniverisityThrikkakara. Cochin Stock Exchange. The district leads in the production of Nutmug and Pineapple. Cochin Shipyard. Cochin and Nedumbassery International Airports (The first corporative airport 1999) are present in this district. The district is head quarters to southern navel command. Ther Kerala Kartoon Academy and Kerala Spices Board present in this district. This district is considered as the industrial capital and economical capital of Kerala The Kerala State Bamboo Corporation - Angamaly. Puthu vyppu Era - 1341 AD. The Bolgatty palace built by Dutch in 1744. The Willington Island built by Robert Bristo. The Mangala Forest present in this district. The Kerala First Heritage Museum - Hill Palace (1865), Thripunithara. The Malayattor Pilgrimage centre. The National Pilgrmiage centre Vallarpadam Church (12th September, 2004.) The museum of Kerala History and its Makers - Edapally. The smallest National Highways NH-47 A. The Parishathu Tampuram Museuam, Chottanikara temple are present in this district. The Jewish Synagog oldest outside Isreal (Mattancherry). Kochi known as "Queen of Arabian Sea". Kallil Temple in Perumbavoor is Jain Tempile. The Chinese fishing nets first introduce in Kerala in the period of 1350-1450 from the court of Kubali Khan. Kochin Refinaries - Ambalamukkal. Kumbalingi - first Tourisam village in India.

Vallarpadam Container Terminal and Gosree Bridge are in this district. Hindusthan Machine Tools - Kalamassery. Kodanad - The centre famous for Elephant Training, Cherai beach. The Kerala press Academy and Kerala books and publications Society are in the Kochi The distrct is famous for Thattekadu bird sanctuary. The Kerala State civil supplies Corporation and Kerla Kala Peedam are in Ernakulam. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium only International stadium in Kerala. The Seat of Kerala High court. The Pallipuram port for first port built by Europeans 1503 (portguese) The only temple belong of Vamana incarnation of Vishu - Thrikkakara. The cochin shipyard built with Japanese help. The Global investors meet (GIM) coudcted at Ernakulam. INS Venduruthy is present in district. The Central Marine research Institute-Kochi. The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, kochi. The first BOT (Built operate in Transfer) Bridge in Kerala - Mattancherry bridge. The longest bridge in Kerala-Aroor : Kumbalam Bridge. The Brhamapuram Diesal Power Project,(1997)

Idukki District.

Power House of the State. The district head quarters - Painavu. Kerala`s largest legislative constitutency, Udumpumchola. District formation in 1972 January, 28. Munnar is also called Kashmir of the east. The district has got no plain lands. Highest Peak in western ghats - Anamudi (Highest point in South India). Largest Forest Area under cover. Lowest population desnity (252/Sq.km.). Highest suicide rate Only distrct in Kerala where the No. of Males more than females. No. of Railways lines and coastal area. Largest Producing - Garlic, Pepper, Tea, Cardamom, Clove and Lemon Grass. Gateway to Thekkadi-Kumali. Old name of Thekkadi-Nellikampetty. Wild life Sanctuary`s - Chinar, Periyar. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary became tiger reserve in 1978. World Second and India`s first Arch dam - Idukki Arch dam. National Park- Iravikulam National Park (Nilagiri), Pambadum-chola` `Mathikkatahchola`, `Anamudi Chola`. Idukki Wild life Sanctuary establish by Sri. Chithira Tirunal in 1934. Switzerland of Kerala and Paradise of Balsam "Vagaman Indo Swiss Project" - Mattupetty. Malankara Reservior - An artifical lake built as a part Muvattupuzha Valley Irrigation Project. First Hydro Electric Project - Pallivasal (1941). Idukki Hydro Electric Project consists of Cheruthoni, Kilivalithodu and Idukki. Idukki project with Canadian help in accordance with Coloumbo plan of common wealth countries (commissioned in 1976).

There is proposed project of Renewable Wind Energy at Ramakkalmadu*. The largest Panchayath in area - Kumali. The most Populous Panchayath Munnar. The least Populous Panchayath - Vattavada. Hill resorts - Peerumade, Suryanelli. Kerala`Sbiggest Under Ground Hydro Electric Station - Moolamattam. Marayoor Jaggery ( ) is famous. Mullaperiyar dam built in 1895. Cheruthoni dam is also in this district.

Kannur District. Formed on January 1st 1957. "The emporium of spice trade" my Marcopolo. The longest coast line in Kerala State (87Km.). Ezhimala Navika Academy is here. Asia`s largest cinnamon plantations is at Ancharakandi. Arralam Wild Life Sanctuary. Weavers city of Kerala - Kannur. India`s first Gymnastcis training centre, Gymnastics School here is introoducerd by German missionaroies. Circus in India orginated at Thalassery by the effort of Mr. Keelari Kunji Kannan 1858-1939 also considered as Father of Kerala`s Circus-(Malabar Circus). Parashinikadavu Snake Project. Parashinikadavu Muttapan Temple. St. Angelo Fort built by Portguse in 1505. The Communist party in Kerala formed in Talassery at Pinnarayi(parapurath). Payambalam beach where where many prominet communist leader were put to rest. First Co-operative Medical College in Kerala is at Pariyaram. Illikumu Palace was the residence of Mr. Herman Gundert. Kerala first Newspapers Rajyasamacharam (1847, June) and Paschimodayam (1847

October)were Published from. Bassal Mission Bangalow by Herman Gundert. Cashewnut and Beedi Productin highest. Madayi 12th Century mosque built by Malik Ibin Dinar . Only Cantonment in Kerala - Kannur (Smallest in 62 Cantonments in our Contry). Second Berdoli-Payyannur. Last University formed in Kerala-Kannur university March 1st 1996. The number of rivers is highest. Kerala Folklore Academy - Kannur 1995. The periodical "Janakala" is published here. Kerala Garments Ltd. Cultura; capital of North Malabar - Thalassery. Muzhupilangad beach first driver in beach in Kerala. Smallest Grama Panchayth-Valapattanam. Pepper Reserch Centre-Panniyoor. The East India Company settled in Thallessery 1863. This district is famous for Theyyam & Vadakanpattukal.

Kasargod District. Formed on May 24th 1984. Northern most District. Northern most Taluk - Kasargod. Northern most Place - Thallapadi. Smallest river in Kerala - Manjeswaram.("Land of Gods"). Languages-Malayalam (72%)Kannada, Thulu, Hindusthani, Marathi. First in production Arechnut, Tobacco, Red Chilli. Bauxite deposit highest Forts-Hosdurg, Bekal, Kasargod, Chandragiri. Bakel fort built by Shivappa Naikal of Ikeri dynasty 1650 (Largest fort in Kerala)

Centre Plantation Crop Research Institute 1916. (TxD developed here) Land of `Kavus` (Sacred Groves) Sea Shore 77 km. Kappil Beach and Pallikara Beach. Kumbala Lagoon. Anathapura temple only Lake Temple in Kerala. The temple is believe to the `moola stanam`(Original seat) of Anandapadamnaba of Sri. Padmanaba Temple at Trivandrum. Cultural center of of Kasargod of distrct - Neeleswaram. Tourisam Resort Kerala Ltd (TRKL) motto "Save Culture Develop Tourisam". Kayur Samaram (Strike)-1941. P. Kujiraman Nair Smarakam (Memorial)at Kanjangad (designed by M.V. Devan). M. Govinda Pai Smarakam (Memorial) at Manjeshwaram. Malik Dinar Mosque. Endosulfan issue probed by Mr. Achuthan Committee. Yakshaganam was proponded by Partha Subaya of Manjeshwaram Taluk

Kollam District.

Formed on - 1949 July 1st. Kollam was the capital of Venadu. Kerala,s largest fresh water lake - Shastamkottu lake. Kerala,s 1st Echo tourism centreis at Thenmala. Kerala 1st butterfly park at Thenmala. Punalur is hottest place in Kerala. Punalur hanging bridge across Kallada river (1st in Kerala) Punalur Paper Mills. Kollam is famous for Cashew industries & fisheries. Kerala state Cashew Dev. Corporation at Kollam. Neendakara fishing harbour, Indo-Norwegian Project located at Neendakara started in 1953. Kollam ranks 1st in Livestock wealth in Kerala. Seasame highest production. Kerala Institute of Rural Dev. At Kottarakkara. Tourist Centres-Palaruvi water fall, Judayupara (at Chadayamangalam), Thenmala. Sterling piece of England - Thankassery. Ramanattom was the creation of kottarakara Thampuran. Large No. of labourers in the state (Cashew indus tries) Kerala Minerals & Metals - Chavara. Kerala Ceramics Ltd. - Kundara. Peruman Train tragedy in 1988 JUly 8th (Bangalore Island express)Probed by Surya Narayan Commision. Old name of Karthikapally - Bettimeni or Karimbali. Old name of Karunagapally - Marta or Carnapoli. Oil Palm Plantation is at Bharathipuram near Anjal. Kunara Proclamation ( ) of Vellumthambi Dalava in 1809 Jan, 11. H.Q. of Illayadathu Swaroopam at Kottarakara.

Gateway of Kerala`s beautiful backwaters - Kollam. Panmana in Kollam - Chattambi Swami Samadhi. Chetharuni Wild Life Sanctuary. Ochira Temple - famous for universal consciousness & enshrines no deity. Manro verdant island (Thuruth) in Ashtamudi Lake. Kalluvathukkal & Pallickal hooch tragedy occurred in this district probed by Mohan Kumar Commission. Largest deposit of China clay in Kundara, limeshell depositis in Ashtamudi lake.

Kottayam District. Formed on 1st July 1949. There is no coast line. Land of alkes, Latex and letters. Kottayam is known as Mecca of publishing industry. Kottayam is also known as Akshara Nagaram. Kottayam town became India`s 1st fully literate town on 25th June 1989. Kerala`s 1st College C.M.S. College (1860). Kerala`s 1st printing press started by Rev. Benchamin Beily in 1821. Largest production of Rubbers in Kerala H.Q. of Rubber board. Tourists Centres - Kumarakom bird sanctuary & Bekar Estate. Travancore cements at Nattakom. Hindusthan Paper corporation at Velloor. Sahitya Pravarthaka Corporation Society (SPCS). Kottayam. Madras Rubber Factory & South Indian branch of Indian Institute of Mass Communication at Vadavathoor Famous Temples - Vaikom, Ettumanoor, Kaduthuruthi, Thirunakara Temple. Tribes - Malayarayar.

Highest production of Rubber, Cocoa. Plantain. ( ). Mannam Samadhi at Perrunna. Rivers - Meenachil, Manimalayar. 1st Malayalee woman appeared in postal stamp- Sister Alphona. Her mortal remains are kept in Bharananganam Church. Kottayam Medical College - 1962. "Erumeli Petta thullal" (Erumeli-in Kottayam) St. Joseph printing press, Mannanam - oldest existing prininting press. Poonjar palace at Kottayam. Priyadarshini hills, Athirampuzha - M.G. University. H.Q.

Kozhikode District. Formed on July 1st 1957. Coast line - 71 Km. Centre for water Resources, Development & Management. (CWRDM) 1978. Vasco da gama landed at Kappad (Chemanchery Panchayath) on May 17th 1498. Dolfins pint at Kozhikode. Kuttiyadi power project. Old name of Beypore-Vaipura/Vadaparambunadu. Beypore is famous for fishing industries & ship building yard. Beypore is near Chaliyar river. 1st Homeo Degree college at Kozhikode in 1975. Pazhassiraja Museum is at East Hill. Kozhikkode Medical College (1956). It was the capital of Zamurins.( ) Nallalam Diesal Project (1999). Kerala State wood industries.

Kerala soaps & Oils Ltd. Kadalundi bird Sanctuary. Jeerakapara is here. 1st All Kerala Labourers Conference was held at Kozhikode in May 1935, headed by P. Krishna Pillai. Kadakali vidyala at Cheliya. Kakkayam Hydro Electric Project. Peruvanmuzhi bird & crocodile sanctuary. National leaders memorial. Kerala Basha Institute Regional Center Kozhikode. Moyin Kutty Vaidar Smarakam-Kondotti. Mananchira Square. Coconut complex Kozhikode. `Hukka` Export to Arabia from Kondotii. Urakuzhi waterfall. First in the production of Coconut. Kalayi famous for woods and timber industry. Art Gallery and Krishnan Menon museum (Raja Ravi Varama Paintings exihibited here) Hydro electric power project in Malabar-Kakayam. Urakushi wateralls originated from Kakayam river. Vadakara is famous for Thacholi Othnan and balladas associated with him. Ravathi Pattathanam famous scholkar test conducted at Tali Temple. Marad is here which recently in news. The commission in which investiagaes Marad is Thomous P.Joseph. 71Km of coast line.

Malappuram District.

Formed in June 16th 1969. Most Popoulous district in Kerala. Oldest teak plantationPanally`s plot. Only Ayurveda mental Hospital (Govt.) at Kottakal. Nadiyiruppu Swarupam is in this district. Thirunavaya place where Mammankam held is here. Leading producer of Banana, Papaya and Betal Leaf. Ponnani Only Port in the District. Thenghipallam seat of Calicut Univeristy. Tunchan Memorial and Malayalam reasearch Center 70 Km sea coast. Kerala State Detergents and Chemicals - Kuttipuram. Malabar Revolt 1921 center of revolt Thirurangadi. Nilambur Forest Area. Pallur Fort built by Tippu Sultan. Mambram is famous Muslim Pilgrimage center. Malabar special Police formed on 1854. Karipur Airport formed on 1988. First Computer Literate Village in India-Chamravattam. First compouterised Police Station in State-Kondotti. Akshaya project to improve computer literacy launched here first. Lowest suicidce rate in Kerala. Pazhavangadi mosque is 500 years old.

Palakkad District. District formed in January 1st 1957. Biggest diustrict in Kerala. Least literate district in the state. Largest producer of rice(also called rice bowl of Kerala) Hottest district in the State. Shornur largest railways station in Kerala, ise here. World Water Forum 2003 was held at Puthusheri Panchayath. First wind farm in the state-Kanchikode. Palakkad gap largest gap in the Western gats. Kunchan Nambiar birth place Killikurishimangalam is here. Lime stone deposit is found here. No sea shore. Nelliyampathi famous hill station also famous for its. Orange cultivation. It is also called `poor-man`s Ooty. Lowest rainfall in the State Parambikulum-aliyar project, Pathrakadavu proposed project is dam. Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary(1973) famous for Bison. Hyder Ali built a fort here called Palakkad for (1766). Dams-Meenkara, Shiruvani, Mangalam, Chuliyar. Malambuzha Dam largest dam in Kerala. Silent Valley National Park famous for Lion Tailed Maceque, an endangered species. Bhavani, one of the east flowing river is here. Largest Production of Groundnut and Cotton Malabar Cements at Valayar. Indian Telephone Industries at Kanchikode Sholayar Tourists Center.

Kalpathy car festival is famous. Tunchan Acharya Madam founded by Tunchan Ezhuthacan. Pothundy Reservoir complex. Lok Nayak J.P.Smridivanam and Deer Park. Mayiladum Pura is also famous. Fantasy Park at Malampuzha. Second in Tribal population. Ottapalam Loksabha constituency is here (reserved for SC) First all Kerala Rashtriya Samalanam is 1921, at Ottapalam, Presided by T. Prakashan(Andhra Kasari.)

Pathanamthitta District. First Polio free district in India Formed in November 1st 1982 as 13th district. This District is made from joining the parts of Idukki, Kollam, & Alappuzha. Woman Population is highest in the State. Zero population growth. Konni famous for Elephant Taming center. Head Quarters of pilgrimage tourism in the state. Arranmula is here. Maramun Convetion (Asia`s largest Christian gathering)is held at the banks of river pampa. Parumala church is here. Hindhu Convention at Cherukolpuzha. Sabarigiri projected at Pampa River. Kakkayam District Kaki resorvoir Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folkarts at Mannadi.

Veluthampi Davala attained martyrdom at Mannadi. Ranni - largest forest division in KERALA. Kakkad power Project. Peruthan Stream is here. Achankovil river water dispute with Tamil Nadu. Sabarimala Shasta Shrine famous pilgrimage center attracts people from South India. Manam Sugar Mills at Panthalam. Adoor Loksabha Constituency is reserved for scheduled Caste. Charalkunnu, Parumthen Aruvi famous Tourist center. Places of interest - Kadamanitta, Malayalapuzha Temple, Parumala, Srivallaba temple(Garudamandapam) Kaviyoor,,Manadikavu.

Trissur District. Formed in July 1st 1949. Cultural Capital of Kerala. Founder of Thrissur - Sakthan Thamburan. (He also started Trissur Pooram). First Township - Guruvayoor (1962) First Litigation free Village Varavoor Highest number Hunger deaths recorded. Kerala Institute of Local Administration - MullamkunnathuKavu. Highest irrigation facility than any other district. Water falls - Athirapally, Vazhachal. Dams:- Peechi, Vazhachal in Kochari river. Kerala Kalamandalam (1930) - Cheruthuruthi. Kerala Pharmaceutical Corporation - Thrissur. Kerala first private railway station Muringoor Forest Reasearch center at Peechi

Appan Tampuran Smarakam - Thrissur. Jawahar Bala Bhavan - Thrissur. Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishath (1962). Unnai Variyar Smaraka Kala Nilayam - Irinjalakuda. Kerala Solvents Extractioin - Irinjalakuda. Temples of Sri. Raman (Thripayar). Barathan (Koodlmanikyam), Shasthrugnan(Iringalakuda) Lalitha Kala Academy (November 22, 1962) - Chembukavu. Sangeetha Nataka Academy (April 26th 1958)-Chembukavu. Sahitya Academy at Trissur. Kerala State Financial Corporation. Chimmini Wild Life Centre. Poonathur Fort (for Guruvayoor Elephants). Highest number of Block Panmchayaths(17). Kerala`s first muslim mosque & first Christian church, is at Kodungalloor.

Wayanad District.Highest production of coffe and ginger Least populous district Largest number of tribes in the state Muthanga wild life sanctuary No railway line and seashore Only district borders with two states Sultan Batherys old name is Ganapathy vattam Kabani river originates from Tondaramudi Chaethalayam waterfall, meenmutty waterfall Kurichiya revolt against britsh in 1812

Nov.30th 1805 Pazhassi Raja died Lemon grass - second place in production Small Jain Communities are called Gaundersv Shakthi natha temple (Jain) dedicated to Mahaveera Sundhara giri project - Cooperative collective farm Kuruva Island(950 acres) is in kabani river Banasura sagar dam - It is the largest earth dam in India Edakkal Caves , Ambalavayal Kalpatta - a Jain temple dedicated to Varadhamana Mahaveera The glass temple of Koottamunda dedicated to parswanatha swami and padmadevi (Jain) Kuruva land on kabani river Lakkadi - The gateway to wayanad Pazhassi tourist resort - Mananthavadi Pookot Lake - Beautyful natural fresh water lake Thirunelli temple often known as Thekkan Kasi Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is an integral part of the Neelagiri Biosphere reserve. It borders with Mudumalai sanctuary in Tamilnad & Nagerhole and Bandipur sancutaries is in Karnataka Pakshi Pathalam Bird santuary at Thirunelly panchayath Wayanad is also known as "America of immigrant".

Thiruvanthapuram District.

Formed on 1949 July 1st. Southern most district of the state. Founder of modern Travencore - Marthandavarma Second largest populated district. Second largest density populated district. Kerala`s southern most river Neyyar (originates from agsthyamala). Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. Tropical Botanical Gardan & Research Centre (1979) is at Palode. Centre for Earth Science (1978). National Transportation Planning & Reasearch centre(1976). Thumba Equatorial Rocket launching station (TERLS) was set up in Aug.15, 1969. Regional Research Laboratory, Pappanamkode. Kerala`s first Aquatic complex is at pirappancode. Agency for Non conventional Energy & Rural Technology - ANERT (1986). Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology RGCB (1994). Electronic Research & Development Centre. India`s first tidal electric project is at vizhinjam. Netherland`s technology model. Central Tuber Crops Ressearch Institutes at Srikaryam. National Institute of spee h & hearing (NISH) Kerala`s first flying club (1939) Kerala`s first open jail is at Kattakada Kerala`s first deemed university-Sri Chithira medical Centre. Thiruvanathapuram Dooradarshan Kendra started in1982 at kudappanakunnu Napier Museum founded by Lord Napier in 1880 Indias first sports school for SC/ST students in vellayani Tourists centres - Kovalam, Neyyar Veli, Ponmudi, Shangumugham beach,

Thenaruvi, Aakulam(Largest Childrens park in kerala) Pilgrim centres Varkkal, Shivagiri, Padhmanaaba swami Temple(also known as "white pagoda") Aattukal devi temple(famous for festival pongala) Bhima palli An Observatory(Nakshathra banglaw) built by Swathi Thirunnal Keralas first public library (1829) Chempazhanthi- Birth place of Sre Narayana Guru Kayikkara -Birth place of Kumaranashan Kannanmoola - Birth palce of Chattambi Swami Venganoor - Birth palce of Ayankali Ashan memorial at thonnaykal Ulloor memorial at jagathi Vyloppilly samskrithi bhavan at thiruvanathapuram Nalanda Technopark is in Thruvanathapuram(1990) Aruvikkara - This hindu pilgrim centre is located on the bank of Karamana river Aruvikkara Project in Karamana river Kovalam - One of the finest beach in kerala Kovalam Palace(Halcyon Palace) Neyyar dam & wildlife sanctuary Sri Anathapadmanaba swami temple rebuilt by Raja Marthanda Varma Kuthira Malika (Puthen malika) Palace museum built by Maha Raja Swathi Thirunnal Kanakakunnu Palace Priyadershini Planetarium Chacha Nehru Childrens Museum Kaudiyar Palace - Home of Sri Chithirathirunnal Bala Rama Varma Kazhakoottam sainaik school Head quarters of Kerala Police

Head quarters of Kerala state financial corporation Head quarters of kerala state handicraft developement cooperation Head quarters of KTDC Head quarters OF KSRTC Head quarters of KPSC Head quarters of KELTRON Head quarters of kerala state Industrial Development cooperation