Navaikulam
Navaikulam | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Coordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Taluk | Varkala Taluk |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayath |
| • Body | Navaikulam Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.23 km2 (10.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 40,702 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 695603 |
| Telephone code | 0470 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-81 |
| Nearest city | Varkala |
| Niyamasabha constituency | Varkala |
| Civic agency | Navaikulam Panchayat |
Navaikulam is a panchayat in Varkala Taluk, it the northernmost tip of Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated 11km east of Varkala town and 37km north of Trivandrum City along NH66. Navaikulam shares many cultural and linguistic similarities with the neighboring Kollam district or Central Travancore.
The term "navaya" means "the place where Vedic scriptures are taught". Therefore, it is believed that Navaikulam was an ancient center of excellence and wisdom. The Sankaranarayana temple is situated here.