Thiruvankulam

Also known as Thiruvamkulam

Thiruvankulam is a census town in Thrippunithura municipality, in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The area is a part of the Kochi metropolitan area. NH 85 passes through Thiruvankulam. The Karingachira junction is the location of the southern terminus of the Seaport-Airport Road, which connects the Cochin International Airport and the Cochin Port.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Thiruvankulam
Settlement.settlement_type: Census town
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Thiruvankulam2.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Shiva Temple
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Kerala, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Kerala
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Ernakulam
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 10.49
Settlement.population_total: 23,160
Settlement.population_as_of: 2011
Settlement.population_density_km2: 2,208
Settlement.demographics_type1: Languages
Settlement.demographics1_title1: Official
Settlement.demographics1_info1: Malayalam, English

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Contents

Etymology
History
Demographics
Religion
Administration
Economic activities
Places to visit
Hill Palace
Karingachira Church
References
External links

In the present day, Thiruvankulam's proximity to the city as well as industrial areas comprising the Kochi refineries and allied industries have contributed to its growth. The economic development of Kochi, as well as the nearby refinery industry have resulted in Thiruvankulam emerging as a major residential area.

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