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	\| postal_code = 695603<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pin/pinsearch.aspx\|title=India Post :Pincode Search\|accessdate=2008-12-16\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520133707/http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pin/pinsearch.aspx\|archivedate=2012-05-20}}</ref>		\| postal_code = 695603<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pin/pinsearch.aspx\|title=India Post :Pincode Search\|accessdate=2008-12-16\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520133707/http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pin/pinsearch.aspx\|archivedate=2012-05-20}}</ref>
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	\| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Varkala]]		\| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Varkala]]
	\| blank3_name_sec1 = Civic agency		\| blank3_name_sec1 = Civic agency
	\| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Navaikulam]] Panchayat		\| blank3_info_sec1 = Navaikulam Panchayat
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	'''Navaikulam''' is a panchayat in [[Varkala Taluk]] of [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. It is situated 11km east of [[Varkala]] town and 37km north of [[Trivandrum]] City along NH66~~. It is also the 5th most populated panchayat in Trivandrum District~~. <ref name="censusindia">{{cite web\|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx\|~~title~~=~~Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above~~\|website=censusindia.com\|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India~~\|accessdate=2008-12-10~~}}</ref>		'''Navaikulam''' is a panchayat in [[Varkala Taluk]], it the northernmost tip of [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. It is situated 11km east of [[Varkala]] town and 37km north of [[Trivandrum]] City along NH66.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web \|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above \|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx \|accessdate=2008-12-10 \|website=censusindia.com \|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> Navaikulam shares many cultural and linguistic similarities with the neighboring [[Kollam district]] or [[Central Division (Travancore)\|Central Travancore]].

	The term "navaya" means "the place where Vedic scriptures are taught". Therefore, it is believed that Navaikulam was an ancient center of excellence and wisdom. The Sankaranarayana temple is situated here.		The term "navaya" means "the place where Vedic scriptures are taught". Therefore, it is believed that Navaikulam was an ancient center of excellence and wisdom. The Sankaranarayana temple is situated here.

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]], Navaikulam had a population of 27703 with 13084 males and 14619 females.<ref name="censusindia" />		{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]], Navaikulam had a population of 27703 with 13084 males and 14619 females.<ref name="censusindia"/>

	==Sankaranarayana temple==		==Sankaranarayana temple==
	The Sri Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Varkala Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of [[National Highway 47 (India)\|National Highway 47]] between [[Kallambalam]] and [[Parippally]] ~~(about 45 km north of Trivandrum)~~. Set amidst a vast campus, the temple enshrines the syncretic image of Sankaranarayana, whose left half shows the attributes of Vishnu and the right half that of Siva, this is believed to be the biggest Shankaranarayana statue in standing position. It is one of the most famous pilgrim center in Thiruvananthapuram district. Near the temple there is a big pond. This temple is 1000 years old.		{{cite section\|date=February 2026}}
			The Sri Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Varkala Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of [[National Highway 66 (India)\|National Highway 66]] (about 45 km north of Trivandrum) between [[Kallambalam]] and [[Parippally]]. Set amidst a vast campus, the temple enshrines the syncretic image of Sankaranarayana, whose left half shows the attributes of Vishnu and the right half that of Siva, this is believed to be the biggest Shankaranarayana statue in standing position. It is one of the most famous pilgrim center in Thiruvananthapuram district. Near the temple there is a big pond. This temple is 1000 years old.

	==~~Govt, HSS navaikulam~~==		==Schools==
	It is a school in the Attingal education district. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in the school, which is staffed by around 80 teachers. ~~The library in the school has an amazing collection of books. Proper lab facilities are available. In sports and arts, this school is number one in the Attingal education district.~~		{{cite section\|date=February 2026}}
			Govt HSS Navaikulam is a school in the Attingal education district. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in the school, which is staffed by around 80 teachers.
	~~==State Government Offices==~~
	* Navaikulam, Sub Registrar Officer

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Villages in Thiruvananthapuram district]]		[[Category:Villages in Thiruvananthapuram district]]

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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
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'''Navaikulam''' is a panchayat in [[Varkala Taluk]] of [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. It is situated 11km east of [[Varkala]] town and 37km north of [[Trivandrum]] City along NH66. It is also the 5th most populated panchayat in Trivandrum District. <ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|website=censusindia.com|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref>

The term "navaya" means "the place where Vedic scriptures are taught". Therefore, it is believed that Navaikulam was an ancient center of excellence and wisdom. The Sankaranarayana temple is situated here.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Navaikulam had a population of 27703 with 13084 males and 14619 females.<ref name="censusindia" />

==Sankaranarayana temple==
The Sri Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Varkala Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of [[National Highway 47 (India)|National Highway 47]] between [[Kallambalam]] and [[Parippally]] (about 45 km north of Trivandrum). Set amidst a vast campus, the temple enshrines the syncretic image of Sankaranarayana, whose left half shows the attributes of Vishnu and the right half that of Siva, this is believed to be the biggest Shankaranarayana statue in standing position. It is one of the most famous pilgrim center in Thiruvananthapuram district. Near the temple there is a big pond. This temple is 1000 years old.

==Govt, HSS navaikulam==
It is a school in the Attingal education district. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in the school, which is staffed by around 80 teachers. The library in the school has an amazing collection of books. Proper lab facilities are available. In sports and arts, this school is number one in the Attingal education district.

==State Government Offices==
* Navaikulam, Sub Registrar Officer

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Thiruvananthapuram district}}

[[Category:Villages in Thiruvananthapuram district]]

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