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Meenmutty waterfalls near tholikkuzy kilimanoor
Kilimanoor is a census town in the state of Kerala, India. It is located on MC/SH 1 Road, 36 kilometres (22 mi) from the city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). The town area is administered by two grama panchayats, Pazhayakunnummel and Kilimanoor grama panchayat. Kilimanoor town is an important business centre and one of the potential fast-growing towns in south Kerala. Kilimanoor is looking forward to become a municipality.
Contents
- Meenmutty waterfalls near tholikkuzy kilimanoor
- Map of Kilimanoor Kerala
- History
- Politics
- Geography
- Transportation
- Notable residents
- Educational Organizations
- Tourist attractions
- References
Map of Kilimanoor, Kerala
History
Kilimanoor ("land of the parrot and the deer") was ruled by a tribal chief during time of the Ettuveetil Pillamar in the kingdom of Travancore. The chief rebelled against the Maharajah Marthanda Varma, and the region was annexed and given to the Royal House of Kilimanoor.
This Royal House of Kilimanoor has a history of more than 300 years. In 1705 (ME 880), the son and two daughters of Ittammar Raja of Beypore Thattarikovilakam, a Kolathunadu royal house, were adopted by the Royal house of Venad. Ittammar Raja's sister and her sons, Rama Varma and Raghava Varma, settled in Kilimanoor and married the now-adopted sisters. Marthanda Varma, the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore was the son of Raghava Varma. Raghava Varma's nephew, Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran, married Marthanda Varma's sister. Their son came to be known as Dharma Raja Kartika Thirunnal Rama Varma. In 1740, when an allied force led by Dutch Captain Hockert supporting the Deshinganadu king attacked Venad, an army from Kilimanoor tactfully resisted and then defeated them. Although a small victory, this was the first time an Indian army defeated a European power. In recognition of this feat, Marthanda Varma, in 1753, exempted the areas under control of Kilimanoor Palace from taxes and proclaimed autonomous status. The present palace complex was also built during this time along with the Ayyappa temple for the family deity.
Velu Thampi Dalawa held meetings at the Kilimanoor Palace, planning his revolts against the British. He handed over his sword at the palace before going for his final battle against the British. India's First President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad received the sword from the palace, and it is now kept at the National Museum, New Delhi.
Politics
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and Communist Party of India (CPI) have a strong base. Kilimanoor Assembly Constituency (SC) is part of Attingal (Lok Sabha constituency).
Geography
Transportation
Kilimanoor is on the Main Central Road. It is connected to the whole major destination by buses run by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation from the Kilimanoor bus depot. Kilimanoor is only 38 kilometres (24 mi) away from Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. The nearest rail is varkala shivagiri.