Kilimanoor

Kilimanoor is a panchayat and a town in the Chirayinkeezhu taluk of Trivandrum district in Kerala, India. It is located on MC/SH 1 Road, 33 kilometres (21 mi) North-west of the city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), 14 km east of Attingal and 20 km east of Varkala. The town area is administrated by 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.

Kilimanoor
Village
Kilimanoor Nadakashala
Coordinates: 8.767°N 76.88°E / 8.767; 76.88
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
Government
 • TypeLocal Self Government
 • BodyKilimanoor grama panchayat
Area
 • Total19.1 km2 (7.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total20,515
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
695601
Telephone code0470
Vehicle registrationKL 16
Civic agencyKilimanoor Panchayath
The details are for Kilimanoor Panchayath Town
Ancient arch in Kilimanoor
Studio of Raja Ravi Varma
Puthen Malika

History

Kilimanoor ("land of the bird and the deer") was ruled by a Pillai ruling chief and was forfeited to Travancore by Maharaja Marthanda Varma. The estate comprising several villages was then handed over to the family of the father of the King who had come south from Parappanad in Malabar around 1718.[1] 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 later given to the Royal House of Kilimanoor.[2]

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. Subsequently, placed at the Napier Museum in the capital city of Kerala.

Politics

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and Communist Party of India (CPI) have a strong base. Attingal Constituency (SC) is part of Attingal (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]

Geography
Major towns around Kilimanoor

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 33 kilometres (21 mi) away from Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. The nearest major railway station is Varkala Railway Station which is 20 km from Kilimanoor.

Notable residents

Educational Organizations
  • Raja Ravi Varma Central School, Malayamadom, Kilimanoor
  • Vidya Academy of Science And Technology, Kilimanoor[6]
  • Sree Shankara Vidyapeetom College, Nagaroor, Kilimanoor[7]
  • Rajadhani Institute of Engineering, Nagaroor, Kilimanoor[8]
  • Govt. higher secondary school, Kilimanoor
  • Raja Ravi Varma vocational higher secondary school
  • Raja Ravi Varma higher secondary school for girls
  • Govt. higher secondary school, Thattathumala
  • Maths Centre, puthiyakav, Kilimanoor
  • BOSE AND RAJEEV KILIMANOOR
  • M.G.M School, Kilimanoor
  • M.G.M Poly Technic, Kilimanoor
  • S.M.T Public School, Chenkikunnu, Kilimanoor
  • Vidya Jyothi School, Pappala kilimanoor
  • Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School, Canara Kilimanoor
  • Sisu Vihar (State syllabus) Puthiyakavu Kilimanoor
  • Alpha Teachers Training School, Peroor, Kilimanoor
  • Govt higher secondary school koduvazhanoor

Tourist attractions
  • kadalukanippara
  • Kilimanoor palace
  • Raja Ravi Varma Art gallery[9]
  • Jadayupara, Chadayamangalam[10]
  • Meenmutti waterfalls (Tholikkuzhy)
  • Thampurattippara
  • Puthiyakavu Devi Kshethram, Kilimanoor
  • Mahadeveshwaram Mahadeva Kshethram, Kilimanoor
  • Irumoola Siva Temple, Valanchery
  • Thirupalkadal Sreekrishnaswamy Temple
    Thirupalkadal Sreekrishnaswamy Temple
  • Pazhayattumoozhy Sree Madan Thampuran Kshethram
  • Alathukave Sree Subrahmanya Swami Kshetharm
  • Kizhakkedam Sree Dharmashastha Temple
  • Puthukulangara Sreedharma sastha kshetram, Pullayil
  • Holy Family Church, Karette, Kilimnoor
  • Kadamukku Madan Thampuran Temple
  • Kadalukani para Karette
  • Ganapathippara, kailasam, thattathumala

See also

Climate
Climate data for Kilimanoor, Kerala
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30.0
(86.0)		 30.9
(87.6)		 32.1
(89.8)		 32.1
(89.8)		 31.9
(89.4)		 29.7
(85.5)		 29.2
(84.6)		 29.6
(85.3)		 29.9
(85.8)		 29.7
(85.5)		 29.3
(84.7)		 29.4
(84.9)		 30.3
(86.6)
Average low °C (°F) 22.5
(72.5)		 23.2
(73.8)		 24.6
(76.3)		 25.4
(77.7)		 25.5
(77.9)		 24.2
(75.6)		 23.7
(74.7)		 23.8
(74.8)		 23.9
(75.0)		 23.9
(75.0)		 23.5
(74.3)		 22.7
(72.9)		 23.9
(75.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 21
(0.8)		 30
(1.2)		 56
(2.2)		 142
(5.6)		 218
(8.6)		 382
(15.0)		 295
(11.6)		 195
(7.7)		 184
(7.2)		 283
(11.1)		 207
(8.1)		 61
(2.4)		 2,074
(81.5)
Source: Climate-Data.org[11]

References
  1. (See page 4 in Madras Presidency Records, 1915, Supt , Government Press, Madras.)
  2. Aiya 1906, p. 329.
  3. "Assembly Constituencies — Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
  4. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Disciples-celebrate-sapthathi-of-violinist-Kilimanoor-Thyagarajan/articleshow/46802919.cms
  5. http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Violin-Maestros-Birthday/2015/04/02/article2742020.ece
  6. http://vidyatcklmr.ac.in/
  7. http://www.sreesankaratrust.org/ssvk.htm
  8. http://riet.edu.in/
  9. http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Raja-Ravi-Varma-Art-Gallery-Opened/2014/11/20/article2531832.ece
  10. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/jatayus-tale-comes-alive/article5723094.ece
  11. "CLIMATE: KILIMANOOR", Climate-Data.org. Web: .
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