Country India District Thiruvananthapuram PIN 695523 Local time Sunday 8:42 AM | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration KL- Government body Gram panchayat | |
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Map of Venganoor, Kerala
Venganoor (Malayalam: വെങ്ങാനൂര്, Tamil: வெங்கனூர்) has been described as a very ordinary village near southern end of Kerala, India, which is situated 13 km south of Thiruvananthapuram. It is known as the birthplace of Ayyankali, the great Harijan leader of Kerala.
It now has been recognised as the first S1 village in Kerala by the State Planning Board. This designation recognises that the village is working toward the goals of self-reliance, sufficiency and sustainability. Under a new rural development program, Venganoor has been selected as the site to build computer education facilities, a reference library, and a school for vocational training. In addition, drinking water will be provided. The village is being recognised for the progress it has made in the eradication of poverty, the empowerment of women, and its promotion of a sense of community.