About Kudappanakunnu in , Thiruvananthapuram

Kudappanakunnu is the headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram district which is a residential locality near Peroorkada to the north-east of Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian state of Kerala.Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan Kendra is the major landmark here. The district collectors office is in this locality. Vazhayila, Nalanchira, Muttada and Mannanthala are some of the adjoining areas.Kunnath Mahadeva Kshethram is an ancient Shiva temple situated in Kudappanakunnu. The temple is regarded as one of the existing 108 ancient Shiva Temples of Kerala Worshiped by Parashuraman.Special bus services have been started to connect Kudappanakunnu with city center and nearby areas. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest rail station. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.EtymologyThe name Kudappanakunnu comes from three words "Kuda", "Pana" and "Kunnu" meaning a hilly area occupied by Kudapanas, a variety of palm tree. Kudapana in turn means "Kuda" = Umbrella + "Pana" = palm tree.Prominent Institutions Civil Station Doordarshan Kendram National Coir Research & Management Institute The Regional Poultry Farm and the District Livestock Farm Corporation Zonal Office Gov Veterinary Dispensary Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital B S N L Exchange & BSNL Customer Service Centre KSEB Sub-Engineer Office Visweswara Centre for Competitive Exams

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