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Thiruvananthapuram–Angamaly Greenfield Highway
Thiruvananthapuram–Angamaly Greenfield Highway is a planned greenfield access-controlled highway in Kerala, India. The proposed greenfield highway running parallel to the Main Central Road is to ensure better connectivity between Thiruvananthapuram and Angamaly through several regions of Kottayam and Kottarakkara. Route description The total length of the highway is long and passes through 13 taluks of six districts in Kerala. The highway would be constructed with a width of . It would run parallel to the Main Central Road and begins from Pulimath in Thiruvananthapuram. It would go through Pulimath, Kallara, Kadakkal, Anchal , Pathanapuram, Konni, Kumplampoika, Kanjirapalli, Thitanad, Pravithanam, Thodupuzha, Kothamangalam, and Malayattoor, finally ending at Angamaly. History Considering the development of pilgrimage and tourism sectors, it was decided to develop a new national highway, parallel to the Main Central Road (MC Road). The original plan was to expand the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highways Authority Of India
The National Highways Authority of India or NHAI () is an autonomous agency of the Government of India, set up in 1995 (Act 1988) and is responsible for management of a road network of over 50,000 km of National highways out of 1,32,499 km in India. It is a nodal agency of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). NHAI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for satellite mapping of highways. History The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was created through the promulgation of the ''National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988''. Section 16(1) of the Act states that the function of NHAI is to develop, maintain and manage the national highways and any other highways vested in, or entrusted to, it by the Government of India. On 10 February 1995, NHAI came into operations and was formally made an autonomous body. It is responsible for the development, maintenance and management of Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallara
Kallara is a small town in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. Kottayam is located to the south. History The name Kallara came from the word "kallukaludae Ara". The history of Kallara dates back to the first ever temple or devasthana called Pandavar Kulangara Sreekrishna Swamy Kshetram and Kallara Kavu. It is widely believed that this temple was consecrated by Pancha Pandavar with the prime deity Krishna and that is the etymology of its name. Another main temple is Sree Sarada Temple. The reigning deity is Goddess Saraswathi, the goddess of knowledge. Fr. Thomas Viruthiyil constructed a road with the help of villagers through paddy fields, now called Achan Road, which provides access from Ettumannor and Palai. Landmarks and facilities A prominent landmark is Kallara Chantha. Kallara also has many churches of various denominations. The main schools at Kallara are: S.M.V NSS High School, S.M.V Govt.L.P.School, S.S.V.U.P School, St. Thomas High School, Govt.S.K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palakkad–Kozhikode Greenfield Highway
Palakkad–Kozhikode Greenfield Highway is a 121-kilometre-long planned greenfield access-controlled highway in Kerala, India. The highway, which is proposed under the Bharatmala project, is expected to reduce the travel time between Palakkad and Kozhikode to two hours and decongest traffic on the existing NH 966. It also interconnects the national highways 544 and 66. Overview During peak traffic, it takes approximately four hours to travel from Kozhikode to Palakkad through the present NH 966 route. However, the proposed 121-kilometer-long highway, which connects national highways 544 and 66, is intended to reduce travel time to two hours. The congestion on NH 966 is also expected to be reduced. The highway would be constructed on four or six-lane, and starts from Marutharode village in Palakkad in the NH 544 to Pantheeramkavu in Kozhikode in the NH 66. In 2018, the Central Government first designed the alignment of the project. It is expected to cost ₹8,000 crore. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod Coastal Highway
Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod Coastal Highway is a 625 km planned coastal highway running parallel to Arabian Sea in Kerala, India. It is proposed and being constructed with a width of 14 m and begin from Pozhiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram district and ends at Kunjathur in Kasaragod district. The total estimated cost of the project is ₹6,500 crore, which is being borne by Government of Kerala, Kerala Government. Route description The coastal highway passes through nine districts in Kerala at a distance of 625 km. Starting from Pozhiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram district, it passes through Kollam district, Kollam, Alappuzha district, Alappuzha, Ernakulam district, Ernakulam, Thrissur district, Thrissur, Malappuram district, Malappuram, Kozhikode district, Kozhikode and Kannur district, Kannur districts finally reaching Kunjathur in Kasaragod district. The highway runs parallel to the current National Highway 66 (India), National Highway 66 and will have bicycle track and footpath. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outer Ring Road, Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram Outer Area Growth Corridor (OAGC) (also known as: Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road) is a proposed 6 lane ring road in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. It is part of the Capital Region Development Programme-II (CRDP-II) in Thiruvananthapuram City which comes under the Centre’s Bharatmala, Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme. Central government officially notified the road as National Highway (India), National Highway 866 (NH 866). The road starts at National Highway 66 (India), National Highway 66 from Navaikulam and ends at Vizhinjam with a length of 65.630 km. There is also a link road connecting Thekadda to Mangalapuram at a length of 13.250 km. Apart from the 70m wide six-lane road and a 10m wide service road, the corridor will also have special economic development zones making it a hub for logistics, IT and entertainment. This includes logistics hub of 60 acres at North Mangalapuram and south Neeramankuzhy. Andoorkonam (48 ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruvikkara
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. Transportation The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is the state-ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tourism In Kerala
Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ''ten paradises of the world'' by ''National Geographic Traveler'', Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Kerala has unique culture and traditions coupled with its varied demography. Several international agencies ranging from UNESCO to National Geographic have recognised the state's tourism potential. Kerala was named by TIME magazine in 2022 among the 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in its list of the World's Greatest Places. In 2023, Kerala was listed at the 13th spot in The New York Times' annual list of places to visit and was the only tourist destination listed from India. Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a relatively unknown destination, with most tourism circuits concentrated around the north of the country. Aggressive marketing campaigns launched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayattoor
Malayattoor is a village in Aluva taluk around 15 km (9 mi) northeast of Angamaly in Ernakulam District in the state of Kerala in South India. The name 'Malayattoor' is an amalgamation of the words ''mala'' (mountain), ''arr'' (river), and ''oore'' (place). Location Located 40 km from Kochi, the Malayattoor Pilgrim, Malayatoor Kurishumdy church is situated atop the 609 m high Kurishumudy. The church is dedicated to Thomas the Apostle, St. Thomas, who is believed to have prayed at this shrine. One of the most important Christian pilgrim centres in Kerala, it attracts devotees in very large numbers from Kerala and the neighbouring states. The church is situated at Kurisumudi, a hill in the Western Ghats girdled partially by the Periyar (river). The Church has a life-size statue of St. Thomas and the imprint of the feet of the Apostles in the New Testament, Apostle on a rock. This shrine has been accorded an international pilgrimage station. Administration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kothamangalam
Kothamangalam () is a municipality at the foot of the Western Ghats in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located east of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kothamangalam has a population of 38,837 people, and a population density of . Etymology Geography Kothamangalam is situated in the eastern part of the Ernakulam district. According to the division of the geographical regions of Kerala, Kothamangalam is in a mid-land region. The general topography is hilly. The Periyar, the largest river in Kerala, flows through the taluk. There are dams built across the Periyar at Edamalayar, Lower Periyar, and Bhoothathankettu for hydroelectricity generation and irrigation purposes. The current Kothamangalam region was historically known as Malakhachira (). Kothamangalamar, a small river which flows through the town joins Kaliyar and Thodupuzhayar to form the Muvattupuzhaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thodupuzha
Thodupuzha () is a municipality and taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. It is located west of the district headquarters in Painavu and about north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Thodupuzha has a population of 52,045 people, and a population density of . Thodupuzha is the largest town and main commercial centre in Idukki. It is bordered by the Kottayam district on the southern side and the Ernakulam District on the western side. It also acts as a gateway to various tourist spots in the High Range regions towards its east, including Munnar, Thekkady, and Peermade. Etymology In retribution to the destruction the then capital of ''Vadakkaumkoor'' principality, ''Karikkode'', by Diwan Ramayyan and his ally Yesthacius De Lenoy on the annexation of Vadakkumkoor, by the orders of Maharajah of Travancore, His Highness Anizham Thirunal Marthandavarma, sent his representative to manage as administer of invaded principality o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanjirappally
Kanjirappally is a taluk and a town in Kottayam district situated about away from the district capital, in the state of Kerala, in southwestern India. Etymology Climate Kanjirappally has the highest number of rainy days in Kerala. It receives the highest amount of summer rains, winter rains and northeast monsoons (Thulaam Mazha) in Kerala, making it one of the very few places in the country with equatorial rainforest type climate, with no distinct dry season. The well-distributed rainfall pattern of Kanjirappally is the primary reason for the phenomenon of high yield of latex from Rubber plantations in and around the town. The average annual rainfall is 4156 mm. Transportation National Highway (old NH 220 Kollam - Theni now NH 183) connects Kanjirapally to major nearest cities. The K. K. Road ( NH 183: Kollam- Theni) (Kottayam-Kumily Road) connects Kanjirapally to nearest towns like Mundakkayam (), Kottayam (), Kuttikkanam (), Kumily () and Kattappana (). * Pamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konni, Kerala
Konni, also spelt Konny, is a town and taluk headquarters in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. Konni is known for its elephant cages, forests, and rubber plantations. It is also known as "Aanakoodinte Nadu". Nearest town is Pathanamthitta. Konni is located from Chengannur railway station and NH 183 in Chengannur. It is well-connected via the Muvattupuzha - Punalur state highway. Overview Konni is an important town on the Main Eastern Highway (SH 08). Konni is about away from the district headquarters. Konni assembly constituency is part of Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency). The lush green land has been prominent as a haven of wild elephants and as an elephant training center. The large area of thick forest with wild animals made Konni to emerge as another tourist spot for safaris and trekking. In Kerala there are two elephant training centers, the other located at Kodanad. It is located in the Adoor revenue division and it is one of the major towns situated ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
