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Kudappanakunnu is a residential locality near Peroorkada to the north-east of Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian state of Kerala.
Contents
- Map of Kudappanakunnu Thiruvananthapuram Kerala
- Etymology
- Prominent Institutions
- Schools
- Financial Institutions
- ATM
- Temples
- Sub roads
- Nearby Places
- References
Map of Kudappanakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan Kendra is the major landmark here. The district collectors office have been shifted to 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.
Etymology
The 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
Schools
Financial Institutions
ATM
Temples
Sub-roads
Nearby Places
Peroorkada, Mukkola, Mannanthala, Pathiripalli, Paruthipara, Nalanchira