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Krishnāpuram

Kerala, India · Asia

About Krishnāpuram

Krishnāpuram sits on the route: 5 minutes from Pattiyūrgrāmam, 43km from Kerala Backwaters.

Krishnāpuram is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 26,705, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Krishnāpuram sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Krishnāpuram to your route.

About Krishnāpuram

The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha in Alappuzha district, Kerala in southwestern India. It was built in the 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma (1729–1758 CE), the Travancore kingdom. It is built in the architectural style of Kerala with gabled roof, narrow

Read more corridor and dormer windows, near the Krishnaswamy Temple at Krishnapuram. The palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology and contains exhibits that belonged to the Palace and its former occupant, the Travancore Maharaja Marthanda Varma. It is also famous for a large pond within the palace complex. It is also said that an underground escape route runs from the bottom of the pond as a possible escape route from enemies. Among the many Kerala-style paintings seen in the palace, a distinctly placed mural painting is titled "Gajendra Moksham" of 154 square feet (14.3 m2) size, which is said to be the largest such find in Kerala. It is placed on the western end of the ground floor of the palace. The double edged Kayamkulam Vaal (sword) is also on display here. The palace houses, in its courtyard, one of the four statues of Buddha found in Alappuzha District.

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Where is Krishnāpuram located?

Krishnāpuram is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.1521 latitude, 76.5234 longitude.

What is the population of Krishnāpuram?

Krishnāpuram has a population of approximately 26,705 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
26,705
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.1521, 76.5234

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Krishnāpuram

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Kerala Backwaters

A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.

43 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Varkala Beach

A dramatic stretch of coastline where dramatic laterite cliffs drop sharply to the Arabian Sea, lined with cafes and shops along the cliff edge.

51 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Krishnāpuram.

Ochira

🇮🇳 India

2 km awayPop. 28,412

Pattiyūrgrāmam

🇮🇳 India

4 km awayPop. 23,460

Kayamkulam

🇮🇳 India

4 km awayPop. 68,634

Keerikkad

🇮🇳 India

5 km awayPop. 10,465

Kattanam

🇮🇳 India

5 km awayPop. 19,764

Bharanikāvu Tekku

🇮🇳 India

5 km awayPop. 15,922

Karungappalli

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 25,336

Kandalloor

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 19,925

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