Valiyavila
| Valiyavila | |
|---|---|
  Valiyavila Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°30′25″N 76°59′54″E / 8.50694°N 76.99833°ECoordinates: 8°30′25″N 76°59′54″E / 8.50694°N 76.99833°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 695006 |
| Telephone code | 0471 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-01 |
| Nearest city | Thiruvananthapuram |
Valiyavila is a locality, situated on the border of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city, capital of the Indian state of Kerala.
Geography
It is located at 8°30′25″N 76°59′54″E / 8.50694°N 76.99833°E.
Location
This place is located en route Peyad - Kattakada - Neyyar Dam. It is around 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (via Karamana) and around 10 km via Vazhuthacaud, or Sasthamangalam and about 6 km via Karamana. Valiyavila is well connected by bus services from both East Fort and Thampanoor bus stations in Thiruvananthapuram city.
Kundamankadavu Bridge, which crosses the Karamana River is located near Valiyavila. The bridge is more than 100 years old.[1]
Important Establishments
A sub Post Office(Thirumala), State Bank of India Valiyavila Branch, a saw mill, an animal husbandry centre, and an upper primary school are situated here.
Personalities
Noted Malayalam Movie actor Kochu Preman lives in Valiyavila. Malayalam playback singer Najeem Arshad is also from Valiyavila.
References
- ↑ Kundamankadavu Bridge http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/16/stories/2008081661540300.htm
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