Polayathode or Polayathodu is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods of the city of

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, in the state of Kerala,

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. It is situated at National Highways – NH 66 (Earlier NH 47).

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have identified Polayathode as one of the traffic black spots in the state.

Location

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- * Andamukkam City Bus Stand - * Kollam KSRTC Bus Station - *

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- * Chinnakada - * Tangasseri -

Importance

Polayathode is one of the highly urbanized areas of Kollam. The proximity of Polayathode to major places in the city including Pattathanam, Chinnakada, Mundakkal and Thattamala make it an important destination in the city. One of the major public crematoriums in Kollam is situated at Polayathode.
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Major public/private institutions in Polayathode

* ESI Dispensary * Public Crematorium *

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* Max Fashion * West Side * Fabindia * WoodLand * Eye Mall * Public Market * V V Electricals, Plumbing and Sanitary * Enfit Drug Bank * PORUNNELSTORES

References

Neighbourhoods in Kollam {{Kollam-geo-stub

Location

Importance

Major public/private institutions in Polayathode

See also

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