Kazhakoottam


Kazhakoottam is also known as the IT hub of Kerala and is one of the fastest growing area of the state. Information Technology industry gave the fame to this region of Thiruvananthapuram city, also called as New Trivandrum.

History

Kazhakuttom was the centre of power for Kazhakuttathu Ugran Pillai who was prominent among the so-called Ettuveetil Pillamar who rebelled against Travancore King Marthanda Varma in the late 18th century.After defeating Pillai, Varma destroyed his palace and replaced it with a pond. To redeem himself, he built a temple to Krishna nearby. Both the pond and the temple survive.
The Kazhakuttom Mahadeva Temple is believed to be around 1000 years.

Administration

Ward I in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
Legislative Assembly Constituency
Kazhakuttam assembly constituency is part of Trivandrum. In the Kerala State Legislative Assembly, Kazhakootam is represented by Kadakampally Surendran from CPM. The assembly constituency, as part of the greater Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency.
Kazhakuttam ward councillor V.K. Prashanth from CPM was elected Mayor of Trivandrum in November 2015.

Institutions

Apparel Park, Menamkulam
KINFRA Film and Video Park, Chanthavila
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Biotechnology
Regional Women's Training Institute

Government Offices

Pothencode Block Panchayat Office
Kazhakkottam Village Office
KSEB Kazhakkoottam
Kazhakkoottam Sub Registrar Office

Academic Institutions

Government HS, Kazhakkoottam
Jyothis Central School, Kazhakkoottam
Al Uthuman English Medium School

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