| Rama Rao Memorial Taluk Hospital | |
|---|---|
 Rama Rao Memorial Govt. Taluk Hospital, Paravur | |
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  Location in Kerala | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Nedungolam, Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India, India |
| Coordinates | 8°49′58″N 76°40′59″E / 8.832728°N 76.683084°E |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public |
| Funding | Government of Kerala |
| Type | Taluk hospital |
| History | |
| Opened | 1894 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in India |
Rama Rao Memorial Taluk Hospital is a government taluk hospital located in Nedungolam, in the Paravur region of Kollam district, Kerala, India. It provides a range of primary and secondary healthcare services and is administered by the Government of Kerala.
History[edit | edit source]
The hospital was reportedly established in **1894** through the philanthropic efforts of **T. Rama Rao**, a former Dewan of Travancore, to provide medical care to underserved communities in Nedungolam and surrounding areas. After his death in 1895, his son Rao Sahib Udarasiromani T. Padmanabha Rao contributed to the institution’s development. Over time, the hospital expanded its services and was formally incorporated into the public health system of the Government of Kerala.[1]
Services[edit | edit source]
Rama Rao Memorial Taluk Hospital offers general outpatient and inpatient services, maternal and child healthcare, and other medical treatments typical of taluk level hospitals in Kerala. It forms part of the public health network under the Government of Kerala.[2]
Notability and Recognition[edit | edit source]
The hospital has been included in official health department listings for public healthcare institutions in Kerala. Its longstanding presence since the late 19th century reflects its sustained role in local healthcare.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "List of modern medicine institutions in Kerala" (PDF). Department of Health Services, Kerala. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ "Government Taluk Hospitals". Department of Health Services, Kerala. Retrieved 8 January 2026.