Thiruvalla

India / Kerala / Tiruvalla /
 town, taluka headquarter
Tehsil Thiruvalla, District Pathanamthitta (Pathanamthitta), Kerala, Bharat

Thiruvalla (means the land of Thiruvallabha i.e.Srivallabha) is a city and Taluk located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in India. The city is famous for its various religious festivals, schools etc. It is also the location of Nedumpuram Palace and Paliakkara Palace (also viju's palace). Thiruvanmundur, a village nearby has the confluence of River Pamba and River Manimala, believed to be the ancient Commercial trade centre 'Melkinda'. There existed a trade route from this place to Madurai the capital of Ancient Pandia Dynasty. They traded in pepper with Egypt before the Christian era. Thereafter the river and trade route upto Kumili was annexed by the Chera Dynasty with the help of Ay Tribe. It came under the conrol of Ay kings accepting the suzernity of Chera dynasty.The royal families in Thiruvalla may be the decentants of Ay kings.

The city spans a geographic area of 27.94 km² with a population of 56,828 (2001 Census). The nearest port is Alleppey, nearest airport is Cochin and the nearest train station is Thiruvalla. Thiruvalla always enjoyed a high literacy rate of 89-91%. This was also helped by the advent of Christian missionaries and the many schools started by them around the area, active promotion of education by the Royal Family of Travancore, and the communist government of 1969. The city has a tropical climate with a temperature variation of a high of 34.4C in summer to a low of 18.5C in winter with a healthy rainfall of 304 cm. The topography of Thiruvalla comprises plains, paddy fields, and small ranges. The major crops grown are rice, tapioca, coconuts, rubber, plantains, sugarcane and a variety of vegetables.

Few Facts:

Thiruvalla is also the city/town with the largest bank deposit in the country, thanks to the vibrant NRI community and intensive cash crop plantations. Almost every leading bank in the country, including the high-profile private ones, has a branch. Add to them, a number of private finance companies too have set up base.

Hospitals, both big and small, are found on every street corner.
Almost every household boasts a telephone with an ISD facility.
At least one member in every family is certain to be employed outside India.
High importance is given to quality education
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiruvalla
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Coordinates:   9°23'25"N   76°34'51"E

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  • Thiruvalla, one of the oldest municipal towns of Kerala, is a major commercial center in Pathanamthitta District. This erstwhile center of Hindu culture and learning is now a prominent industrial town and a famous pilgrim center for the Hindus and Christians. Thiruvalla is situated at the western border of Pathanamthitta District, 20 km south of Kottayam. Thiruvalla is a telling example of communal harmony - Hindu and Christian places of worship co-existed here since time immemorial. Major shrines and churches in the town include the Sri Vallabha Temple, Paliekara Church, Muthoor Masjid, Parumala Church (10 km) and the headquarters of Marthoma Syrian Church of Malabar. Aranmula Uthirittathi, the famous boat race conducted during Onam, is a major draw. The Maramon Convention, a religious assembly of the Christians, held every year at the banks of the Pampa River, 16 km east of Thiruvalla, is another noteworthy event. Chengannur is 10 km south-east of Thiruvalla. Nearest airport is at Kochi. Thiruvalla Railway Station, the only one in the district, is linked with Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam and Palakkad. The MC Road passes through the town.
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  • Thiruvalla is the only Railway station in Pathanamthitta Dist. After The completion of Public stadium,there is enough chances for sports events.Thirumoolpuram Known as the "School Corner",St.Thomas HSS,SNVHS,Ballikamadom HSS,Thirumoolapuram UPS is situvated at Tmprm.Last year PTA Dist Revenue Kalolsavam Coducted here,St.Thomas HSS,SNVHS,Ballikamadom HSS,Thirumoolapuram UPS were the Venues. It is 2 k m away from Tiruvalla.Kuttoor Soman is from Tmprm,famous Journalist Joy Thirumoolapuram also from here. .
  • THIRUVALLA IS BECOMING A GREAT CITY,DAY TO DAY IT IS CONSTRUCTING ,FOR A NEW METROPOLITIAN CITY,THERE ARE MANY SCHOOLS AND S.C.S SCHOOL AND M.G.M. SCHOLL HAS BEEN MORE THAN 100 YEARS,THIRUVALLA HAS ITS OWN GREAT CULTURE.
  • Thiruvalla is a new born Town only..Like what mammooty played in Azhakiya Ravanan...It has nothing to credit about ancient glory
  • newborn town only...this has nothing past glory
  • Most worst town that i have ever seen. No street lights, No good roads,nothing Most worst thing is the autorickshaw drivers. No development at all only one thing is dress shops.But for a society dress shops are not the basic necessity
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