Venganoor

Venganoor 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.[1]

location

Venganoor
village
Venganoor
Location in Kerala, India
Venganoor
Venganoor (India)
Coordinates: 8.396430°N 77.003350°E / 8.396430; 77.003350
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
695523
Vehicle registrationKL-
Nearest cityTrivandrum
Lok Sabha constituencykovalam
Climatemoderate (Köppen)

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.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4]

References
  1. "Ayyankali (1863-1914)". Retrieved 20 March 2007.
  2. "Life's A Beach...Almost". Retrieved 20 March 2007.
  3. "NoRKA project for Venganoor school". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 March 2004. Retrieved 20 March 2007.
  4. "Pakistani delegation to visit Venganoor panchayat". Retrieved 20 March 2007.


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