Thiruvankulam
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Thiruvankulam is a suburb of the city of Kochi
, in the state of Kerala
, India
. It is situated near Tripunithura, a town part of the Kochi
Metropolitan Region. In the days of the Kochi
and Travancore
kingdoms, Thiruvankulam was a border village. The Kavaleeshwaram stream, now a canal, separated the two kingdoms. The Kochi - Madurai
National Highway (NH 49) passes through Thiruvankulam. It is a major fork junction on the highway from Kochi, going east towards Muvattupuzha
and south towards Kottayam
. Karingachira serves as a terminus of the Airport-Seaport road connecting Nedumbaseery and the Kochi port.
Though Thiruvankulam was an idyllic village, its proximity to the city as well as industrial areas comprising the Kochi refineries and allied industries have contributed to its exponential growth. The economic spurt in Kochi has resulted in Thiruvankulam emerging as a preferred residential area. This has resulted in a large increase in the village population, bringing it into a status of a small town.
in Ernakulam district
in the Indian state
of Kerala. As of 2001 India census
, Thiruvankulam had a population of 21,713. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thiruvankulam has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 84%. In Thiruvankulam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The palace has been converted into a museum and is open to public all days except Mondays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
built in 722 AD near Hill Palace, Thripunitura. The church is named after Saint George
. The Katthanar (Vicar
) of Karingachira was considered the representative of the Nasarani community of the erstwhile Cochin State.
The Saint Parumala Thirumeni was ordained as a deacon in this church in 1857 AD.
This Church was elevated as a Cathedral by Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
in 2004.
is India’s premier non governmental, apolitical, secular, national movement with an international outlook devoted to life-related education, literature and culture. Bhavan’s Royal Institute of Management (BRIM), promoted by the Kochi Kendra of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, brings to you management education of the best quality at international standards.
Campus:
True to the royal heritage of Tripunithura, the BRIM campus is a perfect place for moulding future professionals. With its vast, green and refreshing environment and ancient architecture, BRIM campus provides everything to keep the minds to be healthy and energetic. In this fertile field best suited to flourish the dreams of tomorrow, new buildings have been constructed to facilitate various academic activities. The majestic guest house, near the royal palace of the erstwhile Maharajas of Kochi, is the central building of main attraction in the campus. The girls’ hostel, adjacent to it is a beautiful building with the best facilities for boarding.
s, arecanuts, nutmeg
, and pepper
. Rice
cultivation is on the decline.
Most people are employed in the city of Kochi, major employers being the Kochi Refineries, HOC, FACT and the Government of Kerala.
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
, in the state of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is situated near Tripunithura, a town part of the Kochi
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
Metropolitan Region. In the days of the Kochi
Kochi (India)
Kochi , formerly Cochin, is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea. Kochi is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. Kochi is often called by the name Ernakulam, which refers to the western part of the mainland Kochi...
and Travancore
Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian Princely State with its capital at Padmanabhapuram or Trivandrum ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of...
kingdoms, Thiruvankulam was a border village. The Kavaleeshwaram stream, now a canal, separated the two kingdoms. The Kochi - Madurai
Madurai
Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and...
National Highway (NH 49) passes through Thiruvankulam. It is a major fork junction on the highway from Kochi, going east towards Muvattupuzha
Muvattupuzha
Muvattupuzha is a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a junction of three districts namely Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki. The town is bordered by Kottayam district on southern side and Idukki district on eastern side approximately 20 km from the town...
and south towards Kottayam
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
. Karingachira serves as a terminus of the Airport-Seaport road connecting Nedumbaseery and the Kochi port.
Though Thiruvankulam was an idyllic village, its proximity to the city as well as industrial areas comprising the Kochi refineries and allied industries have contributed to its exponential growth. The economic spurt in Kochi has resulted in Thiruvankulam emerging as a preferred residential area. This has resulted in a large increase in the village population, bringing it into a status of a small town.
Etymology
The name "Thiruvankulam" is derived from the word Thiru-vayaram-kulam. The legend behind this name is related to Lord Shiva and Parasurama Muni. The Siva temple at Thiruvankulam is one out of 4 other Siva temples, Parasurama Muni had build consecutively. Other 3 temples are Kureekkad, Perunninakulam and Trikkathara. Its believed that Muni saw Siva lying spread across all these places. So he build temples at places where he saw Siva’s head, nabhi, stomach and leg. The "Prathishta" in Thrivankulam Temple is considered as "Swayambhoo" - self-born.Demographics
Thiruvankulam is a census townCensus town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...
in Ernakulam district
Ernakulam district
-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...
in the Indian state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Kerala. As of 2001 India census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Thiruvankulam had a population of 21,713. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thiruvankulam has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 84%. In Thiruvankulam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Administration
Thiruvankulam was administered by a special grade panchayat under the Kerala Panchayati Raj act. The boundaries of this unit included the areas of Irumpanam and Thiruvankulam. In 2010, as a result of the re-organization of administrative divisions in Kerala, Thiruvankulam panchayat merged with the neighbouring Thrippunithura municipality. But it is notable that Thiruvankulam is still part of the Piravom assembly constituency.Hill Palace
Hill Palace is a large archaeological museum in Kerala situated in Thirivankulam. It was the administrative office of Kochi Rajas. Built in 1865, the Palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across in 54 acres (218,530.4 m²). The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park and a children’s park. The land surrounding the Hill Palace has rare Medicinal Plants.The palace has been converted into a museum and is open to public all days except Mondays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Karingachira Church
A Syrian Jacobite ChurchSyrian Jacobite Church
*Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch** The Jacobite Syrian Church of Kerala, a branch of Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch*The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of Kerala...
built in 722 AD near Hill Palace, Thripunitura. The church is named after Saint George
Saint George
Saint George was, according to tradition, a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. In hagiography Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic , Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox...
. The Katthanar (Vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
) of Karingachira was considered the representative of the Nasarani community of the erstwhile Cochin State.
The Saint Parumala Thirumeni was ordained as a deacon in this church in 1857 AD.
This Church was elevated as a Cathedral by Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
Ignatius Zakka I Iwas is the 122nd reigning Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and as such, Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church. Also known by his traditional episcopal name, Severios, he was enthroned as patriarch on 14 September 1980 in St. George's...
in 2004.
Management Institute
The Bharatiya Vidya BhavanBharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is an Indian educational trust. It was founded on November 7, 1938 by Dr. K. M. Munshi, with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi...
is India’s premier non governmental, apolitical, secular, national movement with an international outlook devoted to life-related education, literature and culture. Bhavan’s Royal Institute of Management (BRIM), promoted by the Kochi Kendra of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, brings to you management education of the best quality at international standards.
Campus:
True to the royal heritage of Tripunithura, the BRIM campus is a perfect place for moulding future professionals. With its vast, green and refreshing environment and ancient architecture, BRIM campus provides everything to keep the minds to be healthy and energetic. In this fertile field best suited to flourish the dreams of tomorrow, new buildings have been constructed to facilitate various academic activities. The majestic guest house, near the royal palace of the erstwhile Maharajas of Kochi, is the central building of main attraction in the campus. The girls’ hostel, adjacent to it is a beautiful building with the best facilities for boarding.
Economic activities
The village is home to large petroleum corporations as well as numerous small scale and cottage industries. TRACO Cable Company, a cable manufacturer, as well major oil corporations like BPCL, IOC, HPCL have their presence here. Agriculture though has fallen from the status of the prime means of livelihood in Thiruvankulam, is still in good shape. The major produce includes coconutCoconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
s, arecanuts, nutmeg
Nutmeg
The nutmeg tree is any of several species of trees in genus Myristica. The most important commercial species is Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas of Indonesia...
, and pepper
Black pepper
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed...
. Rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
cultivation is on the decline.
Most people are employed in the city of Kochi, major employers being the Kochi Refineries, HOC, FACT and the Government of Kerala.
External links
- Thiruvamkulam.com (All about our city)
- Thiruvankulam.net (All about our city)
- Tripunithura.net (The palace city of Kerala)
- Tripunithura (The land of Temples)
- BRIM-Scripting Generations Destiny (Bhavan's Royal Institute of Management (BRIM))