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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&nbsp;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.
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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&nbsp;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.
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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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Navaikulam
village
Navaikulam is located in Kerala
Navaikulam
Navaikulam
Location in Kerala, India
Navaikulam is located in India
Navaikulam
Navaikulam
Navaikulam (India)
Coordinates: 8°46′25″N 76°47′20″E / 8.77361°N 76.78889°E / 8.77361; 76.78889
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
TalukVarkala Taluk
Government
 • TypePanchayath
 • BodyNavaikulam Panchayat
Area
 • Total28.23 km2 (10.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total40,702
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
PIN
695603[1]
Telephone code0470
Vehicle registrationKL-81
Nearest cityVarkala
Niyamasabha constituencyVarkala
Civic agencyNavaikulam Panchayat

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.[2] Navaikulam shares many cultural and linguistic similarities with the neighboring Kollam district or 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.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2001 India census, Navaikulam had a population of 27703 with 13084 males and 14619 females.[2]

Sankaranarayana temple[edit | edit source]

Template:Cite section The Sri Sankaranarayana temple at Navaikulam in Varkala Taluk of Trivandrum district is located by the side of 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.

Schools[edit | edit source]

Template:Cite section 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.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "India Post :Pincode Search". Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". censusindia.com. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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