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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
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| postal_code = 695606<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pin/pinsearch.aspx|title=India Post :Pincode Search|access-date=2008-12-16}}</ref>
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''' Vamanapuram ''' is a village in [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India.<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|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2008-12-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.maps.yahoo.com/#?lat=8.7251900&lon=76.9012300&z=4&plat=8.6044900&plon=77.0552400&pz=4&addr=Vamanapuram|title=Yahoo Maps India : Vamanapuram|access-date=2008-12-18}}</ref> It is the location of Shri 'Vamana', one of the ten incarnations of Maha Vishnu. The Lord Vamana temple is located here, and hence the name Vamanapuram, meaning 'the city of the lord Vamana'.
''' Vamanapuram ''' is a village in the [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] of [[Kerala]], India.<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|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2008-12-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.maps.yahoo.com/#?lat=8.7251900&lon=76.9012300&z=4&plat=8.6044900&plon=77.0552400&pz=4&addr=Vamanapuram|title=Yahoo Maps India : Vamanapuram|access-date=2008-12-18}}</ref> It is the location of Shri '[[Vamana]]', one of the ten incarnations of Maha Vishnu. The Lord Vamana temple is situated here, which is reflected in the name Vamanapuram, meaning, 'the city of the lord Vamana'.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Vamanapuram had a population of 21,729 with 10,231 males and 11,498 females.<ref name="censusindia" />
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Vamanapuram had a population of 21,038 with 9,653 males and 11,385 females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vamanapuram Village Population - Nedumangad - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628480-vamanapuram-kerala.html |access-date=2026-01-09 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref name="censusindia" />


==Geography==
==Geography==


Vamanapuram is located at 8°41′0″N 76°56′0″E on Main Central Road, at a distance of 32&nbsp;km from Thiruvananthapuram in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.
Vamanapuram is located at 8°41′0″N 76°56′0″E on Main Central Road, approximately 32&nbsp;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.
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, and the nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus depot in Vamanapuram, providing good connectivity to various parts of the state. Gokulam Medical College and Muslim Association College of Engineering are also situated here.
Vamanapuram is located on the banks of Vamanapuram river, the longest river in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Vamanapuram is located on the banks of the Vamanapuram River, the longest river in the Thiruvananthapuram district.
Some of the Govt.offices are now located in the buildings built by British rule.
Some government offices are housed in buildings constructed under British rule.


===State Government Offices===
===State Government Offices===
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===Vamanapuram Public market===
===Vamanapuram Public market===
One of the well known market for spices, vegetables and other agricultural products for a long time.
It has been one of the well-known markets for spices, vegetables, and other agricultural products for a long time. Tuesday and Friday are the market days.
Tuesday and Friday are the market days.


===Kuttoor Temple===
===Kuttoor Temple===
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=== Muthumari Amman Mahadevasthanam ===
=== Muthumari Amman Mahadevasthanam ===
The deity in this temple is Lord Siva and Parvathy.This is one of the oldest deity in South Kerala located in the heart of vamanapuram city.  This Temple is over 125 years old and belongs to the Vamanapuram Tamil Vishwabrahma community. Although it is a family temple of the Tamil Vishwa Brahma community, people from other communities also visit the temple and perform poojas here. Muthumariamma is the Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati is considered as their family deity and is worshiped along with other deities such as Lord Shiva and Balamurugan Mahaganapati and Sastav. Our belief is Muthumariamman is the symbol of sacrifice and motherhood and She will offer abundant wealth and good health to her faithful devotees.
The deity of this temple is Lord Siva and Parvathy. This is one of the oldest deities in South Kerala, located in the heart of Vamanapuram city.  This temple is over 125 years old and belongs to the Vamanapuram Tamil Vishwabrahma community. Although it is primarily a family temple for the Tamil Vishwa Brahma community, people from other communities also visit and perform poojas here. Muthumariamma is the Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati is considered as their family deity and is worshiped along with other deities such as Lord Shiva and Balamurugan Mahaganapati and Sastav. Believers hold that Muthumariamman symbolizes sacrifice and motherhood, and that she offersabundant wealth and good health to her devoted followers.  


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 12:31, 9 January 2026

Vamanapuram
village
Vamanapuram is located in Kerala
Vamanapuram
Vamanapuram
Location in Kerala, India
Vamanapuram is located in India
Vamanapuram
Vamanapuram
Vamanapuram (India)
Coordinates: 8°43′30″N 76°54′04″E / 8.7251°N 76.9012°E / 8.7251; 76.9012
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
TalukasNedumangad
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Population
 (2011)
 • Total21,038
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
695606[1]
Telephone code0472
Vehicle registrationKL-16,KL-21,KL-01
Nearest cityAttingal,Kilimanoor,Venjaramodu
Lok Sabha constituencyAttingal
Vidhan Sabha constituencyVamanapuram
Websitehttp://www.lsgkerala.in/vamanapurampanchayat

Vamanapuram is a village in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India.[2][3] It is the location of Shri 'Vamana', one of the ten incarnations of Maha Vishnu. The Lord Vamana temple is situated here, which is reflected in the name Vamanapuram, meaning, 'the city of the lord Vamana'.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census, Vamanapuram had a population of 21,038 with 9,653 males and 11,385 females.[4][2]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Vamanapuram is located at 8°41′0″N 76°56′0″E on Main Central Road, approximately 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, and the nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus depot in Vamanapuram, providing good connectivity to various parts of the state. Gokulam Medical College and Muslim Association College of Engineering are also situated here. Vamanapuram is located on the banks of the Vamanapuram River, the longest river in the Thiruvananthapuram district. Some government offices are housed in buildings constructed under British rule.

State Government Offices[edit | edit source]

  • Sub Registrar's Office, Vamanapuram
  • Excise Office Vamanapuram
  • Village Office Vamanapuram
  • Assistant Director of Agriculture, Vamanapuram
  • Krishi Bhavan, Vamanapuram
  • KSEB Section Office, Vamanapuram
  • Panchayath Office, Vamanapuram
  • Irrigation Office, Vamanapuram
  • Govt Homeo Hospital, Vamanapuram
  • Govt Ayurveda Hospital, Vamanapuram
  • Govt Hospital, Vamanapuram
  • BSNL Telephone Exchange, Vamanapuram
  • Post Office, Vamanapuram

Bank[edit | edit source]

  • State Bank of India
  • Co-operative Society

Vamanapuram Public market[edit | edit source]

It has been one of the well-known markets for spices, vegetables, and other agricultural products for a long time. Tuesday and Friday are the market days.

Kuttoor Temple[edit | edit source]

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


Muthumari Amman Mahadevasthanam[edit | edit source]

The deity of this temple is Lord Siva and Parvathy. This is one of the oldest deities in South Kerala, located in the heart of Vamanapuram city. This temple is over 125 years old and belongs to the Vamanapuram Tamil Vishwabrahma community. Although it is primarily a family temple for the Tamil Vishwa Brahma community, people from other communities also visit and perform poojas here. Muthumariamma is the Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati is considered as their family deity and is worshiped along with other deities such as Lord Shiva and Balamurugan Mahaganapati and Sastav. Believers hold that Muthumariamman symbolizes sacrifice and motherhood, and that she offersabundant wealth and good health to her devoted followers.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "India Post :Pincode Search". Retrieved 16 December 2008.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  3. ↑ "Yahoo Maps India : Vamanapuram". Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  4. ↑ "Vamanapuram Village Population - Nedumangad - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 9 January 2026.


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