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Thiruvankulam

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About Thiruvankulam

Thiruvankulam is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Tripunittura, 50km from Kerala Backwaters.

Thiruvankulam is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 23,160, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Thiruvankulam 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 Thiruvankulam to your route.

About Thiruvankulam

Thiruvankulam is a census town in Thrippunithura municipality, in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The area is a part of the Kochi metropolitan area. NH 85 passes through Thiruvankulam. The Karingachira junction is the location of the southern terminus of the Seaport-Airport Road, which connects the Cochin

Read more International Airport and the Cochin Port. In the present day, Thiruvankulam's proximity to the city as well as industrial areas comprising the Kochi refineries and allied industries have contributed to its growth. The economic development of Kochi, as well as the nearby refinery industry have resulted in Thiruvankulam emerging as a major residential area.

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What are the best things to do in Thiruvankulam?

Thiruvankulam offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Thiruvankulam located?

Thiruvankulam is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.9468 latitude, 76.3666 longitude.

What is the population of Thiruvankulam?

Thiruvankulam has a population of approximately 23,160 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
23,160
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.9468, 76.3666

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 Thiruvankulam

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Fort Kochi

A charming historic quarter blending Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture with iconic Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Wonderla Kochi

Kerala's top amusement park with over 50 land and water rides set amid lush tropical surroundings.

18 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Athirappilly Falls

The Niagara of India in Kerala, a 24-meter waterfall on the Chalakudy River plunging through dense tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Kerala Backwaters

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

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Thiruvankulam

  • 77 kmMunnar Tea PlantationsRolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.
  • 77 kmValparai Forty Hairpin BendsThe Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Thiruvankulam.

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4 km awayPop. 69,390

Maradu

🇮🇳 India

5 km awayPop. 44,704

Mulamthuruthy

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 25,852

Puthencruz

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 22,378

Manakunnam

🇮🇳 India

7 km awayPop. 39,538

Kumbalam

🇮🇳 India

8 km awayPop. 29,193

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