Venjaramoodu is a north-east suburb of

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...

city, the capital of Kerala. It is east of

Attingal Attingal is a municipal town in Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala state, India. It was the location of the Attingal kingdom, under Travancore. It is the headquarters of Chirayinkeezhu Taluk, and th ...

, northwest of

Nedumangad Nedumangad is a municipal town in the Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the headquarters of Nedumangad Tehsil and Nedumangad Revenue Division. It is a suburb of the extended metropolitan region of Thiruvanantha ...

and northeast of Thiruvananthapuram City.

Geography

Venjaramoodu is a town in the district of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is north of Thiruvananthapuram on MC Road (SH1). It comes under Nedumangad Taluk. The Kazhakkuttam bypass ends at Thycadu, near by Venjaramood. The nearest airport is

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is an international airport that serves Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Established in 1932, it is the first airport in the state of Kerala and the fifth international airport of ...

and railway station is Chirayinkeezhu Railway station.

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is a state-owned road transport corporation in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the country's oldest state-run public bus transport services. The corporation is divided into three zones ( ...

operates a bus depot at Venjarammoodu. It is well connected to all parts of the state by state road transport buses. Gokulam Medical College and Muslim Association College of Engineering are located here. Venjaramoodu Government higher secondary school is located besides the Main Central road.

Transport

Road

Two dedicated bus depots are available in the forms of a

(KSRTC) bus depot and one private bus terminal, both in the heart of the town. KSRTC operate city bus service, local bus service and fast passenger. City service using Anathapuri bus, low floor AC/ Non-AC, Venad. Venjaramoodu- East fort via Pothenkodu/ Kaniyapuram- Kazhakoottam- Technopark-Chakka- General Hospital/ Enchakal. Venjaramoodu- East fort Via Vembayam- Mannathala/ Sreekaryam- Pattom.

Local bus routes

Attingal, Nedumangadu, Medical College, Thampanur, Pothenkodu, Varkala, Ponmudy, Kilimanoor, Kallara, Vembayam, Muthuvila, Palode, Thempamoodu, etc. All Super Fast, Fast, Express, Scania bus through MC road passing through Venjaramoodu KSRTC Bus dippo. Private buses operate to Attingal, Varkala, Kadakkavour, Chirayinkeezhu, Paravour town.

Rail

* Nearest railway stations * Murukkumpuzha Railway station () * Chirayinkeezhu railway station () * Kadakkavoor railway station () *

Varkala Railway Station Varkala Sivagiri railway station (station code: VAK) is an NSG–3 category List of railway stations in India, Indian railway station in Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway zone. is a major railway station in Kerala serving ...

() *

Thiruvananthapuram Central Thiruvananthapuram Central (station code: TVC,) is an NSG–2 category railway station in Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway zone. It is a major railway station that serves the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of ...

Railway station ()

Air

is away.

Religion

The population in Venjaramoodu practices

Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...

Christianity Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion, which states that Jesus in Christianity, Jesus is the Son of God (Christianity), Son of God and Resurrection of Jesus, rose from the dead after his Crucifixion of Jesus, crucifixion, whose ...

and

Islam Islam is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number Islam by country, 2 billion worldwide and are the world ...

. Venjaramoodu is also famous for Manikkodu Mahadeva Temple which held every year 10 day festival with Manikkodu carnival. * Here is a list of important religious places:- * Manikkodu Mahadeva Temple Vayyatte * Pirappankodu Sree Krishna Temple * Thiru Vamanamoothi Temple Anakudy (just ) * Venkamala Temple () * Kavara Bhagavathi Temple * Mukkunur Sreekanda Shatha Temple * Alanthara Uruttumandapam * Alanthara Shastha Temple * Vettur Mahavishnu Temple * Subramanya Temple Thandrampoika * Gokulathamma Temple, Gokulam Medical College * Amundirath Devi Temple Mudakal * Vidaynkavu Temple, Kunnida, Velavur * Parameswram Temple * Kottukunnam Mahadeva Temple * Aliyadu Oorootumandapam Temple * Venjaramoodu Muslim Juma Masjid * Manikkal Juma Masjid * Keezhayikonam Masjid * St.Joseph's Church Kottapuram, Pirappancode * Koppam CSI Church * Seventh Day Adventist Church Thumpara, Pirappancode * Kunnil sree Bhadhra kaalee kshethram

Notable people

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. She made her debut in the Tamil film '' Veyyil'' in 2006. She won the 2008 Kerala State Film Award for best actress for her role in '' Vilapangalkappur ...

, actress *

Thulasidas Thulasidas is an Indian film and serial Film director, director who works in the South Indian film industry, predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Filmography Television *''Sree mahabhagavatham'' (Asianet) *''Swamy Ayyappan saranam'' (Asianet ...

, film director *

Suraj Venjaramoodu Suraj Vasudevan (born 30 June 1976), professionally credited as Suraj Venjaramoodu, is an Indian actor, comedian, impressionist, and television presenter, who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage plays. He has acted in more than ...

, actor * K.Raman Pillai, politician * Harilal Rajendran, writer *

Noby Marcose Noby Marcose is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Malayalam films and television. He is known for his roles in ''Pulimurugan'' (2016) and ''Madhura Raja'' (2019). He was a contestant in the third season of Bigg Boss Malayalam. Persona ...

, actor * S R Lal, writer

Major banks

* State Bank of Travancore * State Bank of India * Central Bank of India * Federal Bank * South Indian Bank * Indian Overseas Bank * Syndicate Bank * Kerala Grameen Bank * ICICI Bank * Union Bank Pirapancodu * Kerala Bank * Canara Bank, Thycadu * ESAF Bank, Thycadu * Venjaramoodu service Co-Operative Bank

Climate

Venjaramoodu has significant rainfall most months, with a short dry season. This location is classified as Am by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages . About of precipitation falls annually. The driest month is January. There is of precipitation in January. In June, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of . With an average of , April is the warmest month. At on average, December is the coldest month of the year.

References

{{Thiruvananthapuram district settlements Villages in Thiruvananthapuram district