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{{Short description|Neighbourhood in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India}}
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[[File:Padmanabhapuram Palace.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Padmanabhapuram Palace]]
[[File:Padmanabhapuram Palace.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Padmanabhapuram Palace]]
'''Padmanabhapuram''' is a town and a [[municipality]] near [[Thuckalay]] in [[Kanyakumari district]] in the [[India|Indian state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. As of 2011, the town had a population of 21,342.
'''Padmanabhapuram''' ({{IPA|ml|pɐd̪mɐnaːbʰɐpuɾɐm|lang|}}) is a town and a [[municipality]] near [[Thuckalay]] in [[Kanyakumari district]] in the [[India|Indian state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. As of 2011, the town had a population of 21,342. Padmanabhapuram was the capital of Travancore state in the past. In 1795, the King of Travancore, Rama Varma (known as Dharma Raja moved the capital from Padmanabhapuram to Thiruvananthapuram. At that time the boundaries of Travancore state included half the area of modem Kerala state. In 1947, after independence, Padmanabhapuram became part of Travancore-Cochin state When Indian states ware reorganized on the basis of language. In 1957, Padmanabhapuram along with other Tamil-speaking areas were ceded to Madras State, while the Malayalam-speaking areas became part of Kerala. Later the name of Madras State was changed to Tamil Nadu.


==History==
==History==
Padmanabhapuram was the erstwhile capital of the [[Kingdom of Travancore]] (now part of [[India]]). The Travancore King, [[Dharma Raja Rama Varma|Rama Varma]], who was popularly known as [[Dharma Raja]], shifted the capital in 1795 from Padmanabhapuram to [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. By that time, the boundaries of the Travancore had extended to less than half of the present day Indian state of Kerala. Up to 1957, Padmanabhapuram formed part of the Travancore Kingdom and subsequently the [[Travancore-Cochin]]  State. It was when the states were divided on linguistic basis that [[Kalkulam]] (including Padmanabhapuram), [[Vilavancode]], [[Thovala]] and [[Agastheeswaram]] Taluks of erstwhile [[Thiruvananthapuram District]] of [[Travancore-Cochin]] State were included in the [[Madras State]] (later renamed as Tamil Nadu) as [[Kanyakumari District]].
Padmanabhapuram was the erstwhile capital of the [[Kingdom of Travancore]] (now part of [[India]]). The Travancore King, [[Dharma Raja Rama Varma|Rama Varma]], who was popularly known as [[Dharma Raja]], shifted the capital in 1795 from Padmanabhapuram to [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. At that time, the boundaries of the Travancore had extended to less than half of the present day Indian state of Kerala. Up to 1957, Padmanabhapuram formed part of the Travancore Kingdom and subsequently the [[Travancore-Cochin]]  State. It was when the states were divided on linguistic basis that [[Kalkulam]] (including Padmanabhapuram), [[Vilavancode]], [[Thovala]] and [[Agastheeswaram]] Taluks of erstwhile [[Thiruvananthapuram District]] of [[Travancore-Cochin]] State were included in the [[Madras State]] (later renamed as Tamil Nadu) as [[Kanyakumari District]].{{cn|date=February 2022}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Padmanabhapuram had a population of 21,342 with a sex-ratio of 1,029 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 2,120 were under the age of six, constituting 1,084 males and 1,036 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 10.61% and .% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 83.92%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of : 5549 households. There were a total of 7,036 workers, comprising 54 cultivators, 388 main agricultural labourers, 87 in house hold industries, 5,481 other workers, 1,026 marginal workers, 16 marginal cultivators, 73 marginal agricultural labourers, 54 marginal workers in household industries and 883 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Kalkulam(05882)|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=704221|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref>
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Padmanabhapuram had a population of 21,342 with a gender-ratio of 1,029 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 2,120 were under the age of six, constituting 1,084 males and 1,036 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 10.61% and .% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 83.92%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of : 5549 households. There were a total of 7,036 workers, comprising 54 cultivators, 388 main agricultural labourers, 87 in house hold industries, 5,481 other workers, 1,026 marginal workers, 16 marginal cultivators, 73 marginal agricultural labourers, 54 marginal workers in household industries and 883 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Kalkulam(05882)|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=704221|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref>


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
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The popular [[Padmanabhapuram Palace]], the old palace of the Travancore kings, is also located here. It is spread over an area of {{convert|6|acre|m2}}. The palace is known for it antiques, including the armoury of the royal family. The woodwork in this palace is intricate.  This Palace is maintained by the [[Kerala|Govt.of Kerala]] Archaeology Department.
The popular [[Padmanabhapuram Palace]], the old palace of the Travancore kings, is also located here. It is spread over an area of {{convert|6|acre|m2}}. The palace is known for its antiques, including the armory of the royal family. The woodwork in this palace is intricate.  This palace is maintained by the Government of Kerala's Archaeology Department. According to ancient records, this centuries old palace was built in the Kalkulam forts by Iravi Varma Kulasekharan in the 16th century.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Abraham|first=Sharon|date=2021-08-21|title=Padmanabhapuram palace: An ornate marvel made of wood|url=https://mittaistories.com/2021/08/padmanabhapuram-palace/|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Mittai Stories|language=en-GB|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027182724/https://mittaistories.com/2021/08/padmanabhapuram-palace/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Other tourist locations include Thirparappu Waterfalls, Hanging Bridge in Mathoor, Ancient [[Jain Temple]] in [[Chitharal]] (a small village situated at a distance of 8&nbsp;km from Marthandam.)  [[Thiruvalluvar]] Statue in Kanniyakumari.  
Other tourist locations include [[Thirparappu Waterfalls]], Hanging Bridge in Mathoor, Ancient [[Jain Temple]] in [[Chitharal]] (a small village situated at a distance of 8&nbsp;km from Marthandam.)  [[Thiruvalluvar]] Statue in Kanniyakumari.  


One can take a bus from [[Thiruvananthapuram]] or [[Nagercoil]] and get down at [[Thuckalay]], which is two kilometres away from Padmanabhapuram.
One can take a bus from [[Thiruvananthapuram]] or [[Nagercoil]] and get down at [[Thuckalay]], which is two kilometres away from Padmanabhapuram.


The nearest places around this old capital city of South travancore is Marunthukottai (It is a very old fort having weapons storage facility), Saralvilai, Kumarakovil (Lord.Murugan Temple), [[Moolachel]], Charode, Manali, Udaygiri fort ...
The nearest places around this old capital city of South Travancore is Marunthukottai (It is a very old fort having weapons storage facility), Saralvilai, Kumarakovil (Lord Murugan Temple), [[Moolachel]], Charode, Manali and Udaygiri fort.


==Temple==
==Temple==
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File:Elur_chetty_padmanabhapuram_temple.jpg|Padmanabhapuram Mutharamman Temple.
File:Elur_chetty_padmanabhapuram_temple.jpg|Padmanabhapuram Mutharamman Temple.
File:Elur_chetty_padmanabhapuram_madan_ishakkiamman_temple.jpg|Padmanabhapuram Madan-Ishakkiamman Temple.
File:Elur_chetty_padmanabhapuram_madan_ishakkiamman_temple.jpg|Padmanabhapuram Madan-Ishakkiamman Temple.
File:Elur_chetty_padmanabhapuram_bhuththan_temple.jpg|Padmanabhapuram Bhuththan Temple.jpg
File:Elur_chetty_padmanabhapuram_bhuththan_temple.jpg|Padmanabhapuram Bhuthathan Temple.jpg
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Padmanabhapuram
Municipality
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Padmanabhapuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Padmanabhapuram
Padmanabhapuram
Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu
Padmanabhapuram is located in India
Padmanabhapuram
Padmanabhapuram
Padmanabhapuram (India)
Coordinates: 8°14′41″N 77°20′12″E / 8.244600°N 77.336700°E / 8.244600; 77.336700
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanniyakumari
Government
 • TypeSecond Grade Municipality
 • BodyPadmanabhapuram Municipality
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total21,342
Languages
 • OfficialTamil, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
629175
Telephone code04651
Vehicle registrationTN-75 & TN-74
Websitehttps://kanniyakumari.nic.in/
Padmanabhapuram Palace

Padmanabhapuram (ml) is a town and a municipality near Thuckalay in Kanyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As of 2011, the town had a population of 21,342. Padmanabhapuram was the capital of Travancore state in the past. In 1795, the King of Travancore, Rama Varma (known as Dharma Raja moved the capital from Padmanabhapuram to Thiruvananthapuram. At that time the boundaries of Travancore state included half the area of modem Kerala state. In 1947, after independence, Padmanabhapuram became part of Travancore-Cochin state When Indian states ware reorganized on the basis of language. In 1957, Padmanabhapuram along with other Tamil-speaking areas were ceded to Madras State, while the Malayalam-speaking areas became part of Kerala. Later the name of Madras State was changed to Tamil Nadu.

History[edit | edit source]

Padmanabhapuram was the erstwhile capital of the Kingdom of Travancore (now part of India). The Travancore King, Rama Varma, who was popularly known as Dharma Raja, shifted the capital in 1795 from Padmanabhapuram to Thiruvananthapuram. At that time, the boundaries of the Travancore had extended to less than half of the present day Indian state of Kerala. Up to 1957, Padmanabhapuram formed part of the Travancore Kingdom and subsequently the Travancore-Cochin State. It was when the states were divided on linguistic basis that Kalkulam (including Padmanabhapuram), Vilavancode, Thovala and Agastheeswaram Taluks of erstwhile Thiruvananthapuram District of Travancore-Cochin State were included in the Madras State (later renamed as Tamil Nadu) as Kanyakumari District.[citation needed]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Padmanabhapuram is located at 8°14′N 77°20′E / 8.23°N 77.33°E / 8.23; 77.33.[2] It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet).

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to 2011 census, Padmanabhapuram had a population of 21,342 with a gender-ratio of 1,029 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[3] A total of 2,120 were under the age of six, constituting 1,084 males and 1,036 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 10.61% and .% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 83.92%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[3] The town had a total of : 5549 households. There were a total of 7,036 workers, comprising 54 cultivators, 388 main agricultural labourers, 87 in house hold industries, 5,481 other workers, 1,026 marginal workers, 16 marginal cultivators, 73 marginal agricultural labourers, 54 marginal workers in household industries and 883 other marginal workers.[1]

Tourism[edit | edit source]

The popular Padmanabhapuram Palace, the old palace of the Travancore kings, is also located here. It is spread over an area of 6 acres (24,000 m2). The palace is known for its antiques, including the armory of the royal family. The woodwork in this palace is intricate. This palace is maintained by the Government of Kerala's Archaeology Department. According to ancient records, this centuries old palace was built in the Kalkulam forts by Iravi Varma Kulasekharan in the 16th century.[4]

Other tourist locations include Thirparappu Waterfalls, Hanging Bridge in Mathoor, Ancient Jain Temple in Chitharal (a small village situated at a distance of 8 km from Marthandam.) Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanniyakumari.

One can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram or Nagercoil and get down at Thuckalay, which is two kilometres away from Padmanabhapuram.

The nearest places around this old capital city of South Travancore is Marunthukottai (It is a very old fort having weapons storage facility), Saralvilai, Kumarakovil (Lord Murugan Temple), Moolachel, Charode, Manali and Udaygiri fort.

Temple[edit | edit source]

There are many temples around Padmnanbhapuram Palace: Padmanabhapuram Madan-Ishakkiamman Temple, Padmanabhapuram Bhuththan Temple, Padmanabhapuram Pillayar Temple, Padmanabhapuram Murgan Temple, Ramaswamy Temple, Padmanabhapuram Sarswathy Amman Temple, Perumal Temple, Neelakandaswamy Temple and Padmanabhapuram Chettu Samudhaya Mutharamman Temple

Thirukarthikai is the famous festival celebrated at Padmanabhapuram Chettu Samudhaya Mutharamman Temple.

  • Padmanabhapuram Mutharamman Temple.
    Padmanabhapuram Mutharamman Temple.
  • Padmanabhapuram Madan-Ishakkiamman Temple.
    Padmanabhapuram Madan-Ishakkiamman Temple.
  • Padmanabhapuram Bhuthathan Temple.jpg
    Padmanabhapuram Bhuthathan Temple.jpg

Politics[edit | edit source]

Padmanabhapuram assembly constituency is part of Nagercoil (Lok Sabha constituency).[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Kalkulam(05882)". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Padmanabhapuram". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  4. ↑ Abraham, Sharon (21 August 2021). "Padmanabhapuram palace: An ornate marvel made of wood". Mittai Stories. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2008.
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