Andoorkonam

Andoorkonam is an area in Trivandrum city in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]

Andoorkonam
Village
Andoorkonam
Location in India
Andoorkonam
Andoorkonam (India)
Coordinates: 8°35′49″N 76°51′59″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
TalukThiruvananthapuram
Population
 (2001)
 • Total14,736
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle Code RangeKL-22

It is located approximately 20 km from the Thiruvananthapuram city. Andoorkonam is noted for its reserves of Kaolinite (china clay).[2] The temple of Sree Ramadasa Ashram is nearby.[2]

Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census, Andoorkonam had a population of 14,736 with 7,147 males and 7,589 females.[1]

Culture

Trijyotipuram Mahavishnu temple with the presence of Trimurti, is situated in this place.

Maruppancodu Devi temple and the Kudamuttom Jama-ath are also situated here.

Velloor Muslim Jama-ath and Kottuppa (R) Mah-lara are situated nearby Pallippuram, AndoorKonam.

Facilities

The Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Andoorkonam junction is the main health care facility in this Village.

A Govt. Homeo Dispensary is also functioning in Andoorkonam Panchayath. It was upgraded to Govt.Model Homoeo Dispensary in December 2018.

Andoorkonam LP School is a much sought after institution which has helped in the educational uplifting of the people of this village.

The AKG Samskarika samithy and the Republic Library contribute a lot in various cultural, sports and educational activities.

Sithara Arts & Sports club is a social service organization that promotes cultural development. All Brothers arts and sports club is also functioning here very effectively.

Chirakkakam Clinical Services (CCS) is the Private Hospital at Andoorkonam junction functioning since 2008.

Geography

The village is surrounded by Pallippuram to the north, Vembayam to the east, Vavara Ambalam to the west and Kazhakoottam to the south.[2]

References
  1. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. "Andoorkonam". India9.com. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
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