https://indianpedia.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=AndoorkonamAndoorkonam - Revision history2026-07-31T06:02:22ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.45.4https://indianpedia.org/index.php?title=Andoorkonam&diff=86127&oldid=prev>Woodlot at 20:39, 29 November 20202020-11-29T20:39:07Z<p></p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}<br />
{{Infobox settlement<br />
<!--See the Table at Infobox Settlement for all fields and descriptions of usage--><br />
<!-- Basic info ----------------><br />
|name = Andoorkonam<br />
|other_name =<br />
|native_name = <!-- for cities whose native name is not in English --><br />
|nickname = <br />
|settlement_type =Village<br />
|motto =<br />
<!-- images and maps -----------><br />
|image_skyline = <br />
|imagesize = <br />
|image_caption = <br />
|image_flag = <br />
|flag_size =<br />
|image_seal = <br />
|seal_size =<br />
|image_shield = <br />
|shield_size =<br />
|image_map = <br />
|mapsize = <br />
|map_caption = <br />
|pushpin_map =India Kerala#India<!-- the name of a location map as per http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Location_map --><br />
|pushpin_label_position =above<br />
|pushpin_mapsize =300<br />
|pushpin_map_caption =Location in India <br />
<!-- Location ------------------><br />
|subdivision_type = Country<br />
|subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}<br />
|subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]<br />
|subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]<br />
|subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of India|District]]<br />
|subdivision_name2 = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]<br />
|subdivision_type3 = Taluk<br />
|subdivision_name3 = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]<br />
|<!-- Politics -----------------><br />
|government_footnotes =<br />
|government_type =<br />
|leader_title =<br />
|leader_name =<br />
|leader_title1 = <!-- for places with, say, both a mayor and a city manager --><br />
|leader_name1 =<br />
|established_title = <!-- Settled --><br />
|established_date = <br />
<!-- Area ---------------------><br />
|area_magnitude = <br />
|unit_pref =Imperial <!--Enter: Imperial, if Imperial (metric) is desired--><br />
|area_footnotes =<br />
|area_total_km2 = <!-- ALL fields dealing with a measurements are subject to automatic unit conversion--><br />
|area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on automatic unit conversion--><br />
<!-- Population -----------------------><br />
|population_as_of =2001<br />
|population_footnotes =<br />
|population_note =<br />
|population_total =14736<br />
|population_density_km2 =<br />
|population_density_sq_mi =<br />
|population_metro =<br />
|population_density_metro_km2 =<br />
|population_density_metro_sq_mi =<br />
|population_blank1_title =Ethnicities<br />
|population_blank1 =<br />
|population_density_blank1_km2 = <br />
|population_density_blank1_sq_mi =<br />
<!-- General information ---------------><br />
|timezone = [[India Standard Time|IST]] <br />
|utc_offset = +5:30<br />
|timezone_DST = <br />
|utc_offset_DST = <br />
|coordinates = {{coord|8|35|49|N|76|51|59|E|region:IN-KL|display=inline,title}}<br />
|elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use <ref> </ref> tags--><br />
|elevation_m = <br />
|elevation_ft =<br />
<!-- Area/postal codes & others --------><br />
|postal_code_type = <!-- enter ZIP code, Postcode, Post code, Postal code... --><br />
|postal_code =6XXXXX<br />
|area_code =<br />
|blank_name =Vehicle Code Range<br />
|blank_info =KL-22<br />
|blank1_name =<br />
|blank1_info =<br />
|website = <br />
|footnotes = <br />
}} <br />
''' Andoorkonam ''' is an area in [[Trivandrum]] city in the Indian state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2008-12-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archivedate=8 December 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
<br />
It is located approximately 20&nbsp;km from the [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city. Andoorkonam is noted for its reserves of [[Kaolinite]] (china clay).<ref name="India9">{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Andoorkonam-57008.htm|title=Andoorkonam| publisher=India9.com|accessdate=15 December 2008}}</ref> The temple of Sree Ramadasa Ashram is nearby.<ref name="India9"/><br />
<br />
==Demographics==<br />
{{As of|2001|alt=As of the 2001}} Indian census, Andoorkonam had a population of 14,736 with 7,147 males and 7,589 females.<ref name="censusindia" /> <br />
<br />
== Culture ==<br />
Trijyotipuram Mahavishnu temple with the presence of Trimurti, is situated in this place. <br />
<br />
Maruppancodu Devi temple and the Kudamuttom Jama-ath are also situated here.<br />
<br />
Velloor Muslim Jama-ath and Kottuppa (R) Mah-lara are situated nearby Pallippuram, AndoorKonam.<br />
<br />
== Facilities ==<br />
The '''Primary''' '''Health''' '''Centre''' (PHC) at Andoorkonam junction is the main health care facility in this Village. <br />
<br />
A Govt. '''Homeo''' '''Dispensary''' is also functioning in Andoorkonam Panchayath. It was upgraded to Govt.Model Homoeo Dispensary in December 2018.<br />
<br />
'''Andoorkonam''' '''LP''' '''School''' is a much sought after institution which has helped in the educational uplifting of the people of this village.<br />
<br />
The '''AKG''' '''Samskarika''' '''samithy''' and the '''Republic''' '''Library''' contribute a lot in various cultural, sports and educational activities. <br />
<br />
'''Sithara''' '''Arts''' & '''Sports''' club is a social service organization that promotes cultural development. '''All''' '''Brothers''' '''arts''' '''and''' '''sports''' club is also functioning here very effectively.<br />
<br />
'''Chirakkakam''' '''Clinical''' '''Services''' (CCS) is the Private Hospital at Andoorkonam junction functioning since 2008.<br />
<br />
==Geography==<br />
The village is surrounded by [[Pallippuram, Thiruvananthapuram|Pallippuram]] to the north, [[Vembayam]] to the east, [[Vavara Ambalam]] to the west and [[Kazhakoottam]] to the south.<ref name="India9"/><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
{{Thiruvananthapuram district}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Villages in Thiruvananthapuram district]]</div>>Woodlot