Aruvikkara
Aruvikkara | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
Aruvikara Dam | |
| Coordinates: 8°34′N 77°01′E / 8.567°N 77.017°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Established(build in) | 1930s |
| Named after | region of the place |
| Talukas | Nedumangad |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.86 km2 (8.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 24,328 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 695564 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-21 |
Aruvikkara is a panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala India. It is located on the banks of the Karamana River, 15 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Aruvikkara is the capital of the state of Kerala in South India and one of the 12 panchayats that shares border with Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. The reservoir and garden are popular tourist spots.
It is known for the ancient Bhagavathi temple which is built on a rock and is dedicated to Durga, the divine embodiment of female power. The stream in front of the temple contains large fish, which are fed by devotees visiting the shrine.
The headquarters of the Wellington Water Distribution project is located in Avuvikkara. The mini Aruvikkara Dam provides water to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
G Steephen of CPI(M) is the sitting MLA of Aruvikkara constituency to the Kerala Legislative Assembly.