Vamanapuram


Vamanapuram is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India.

Demographics

India census, Vamanapuram had a population of 21,729 with 10,231 males and 11,498 females.

Geography

Vamanapuram is located at 8°41′0″N 76°56′0″E on Main Central Road, at a distance of 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus depot at Vamanapuram. 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.
Vamanapuram is located on the banks of Vamanapuram river, the longest river in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Some of the Govt.offices are now located in the buildings built by British rule.

State Government Offices

One of the well known market for spices, vegetables and other agricultural products for a long time.
Tuesday and Friday are the market days.

Kuttoor Temple

Located in the heart of the town. Kuttoor is an Ayyappa temple, ruled by Travancore Devaswam Board.
Kuttor Pooram, usually celebrated end of every march, as part of Utsavam.

Thiruvamana Temple

Located near vamanapuram river and to Karette. the deity in this temple is Vamana, hence the name Vamanapuram