Vattappara | |
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Town | |
Coordinates:8°35′36″N76°57′02″E / 8.5933°N 76.9506°E /8.5933; 76.9506 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Thiruvananthapuram |
Taluk | Nedumangadu |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 23,105 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam,English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 695028[1] |
Telephone code | 0472 |
Vehicle registration | KL-21 |
Vattappara is a village inThiruvananthapuram district in the state ofKerala,India.[2][3], well known for its geographical peculiarities with quarries that are generally used for extracting building materials (rock).This town is by the side ofMC Road connectingTrivandrum andKottayam and 14 km away fromTrivandrum City. The nearest township isNedumangad.There is norecorded history on the origin of this place. The major occupation in Vattappara is farming(Rubber,Coconut).
As of 2001[update] Indiacensus, Vattappara had a population of 23105 with 11343 males and 11762 females.[2]
Social Institutions
The major portion of the road transportation is provided by KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation).There are frequent bus services through this route. There is no private bus service in this place.
Vattappara Police Station. Ph: 9497980137
The nearest Railway Station isTrivandrum Central railway station which is 15 km from Vattappara.
The nearest airport isTrivandrum International Airport which is 20 km from Vattappara.
|Centre = Vattappara|North =Venjarammoodu|Northeast =Ponmudi|East =Nedumangad|Southeast =Aruvikkara|South =Trivandrum|Southwest =Kovalam|West =Pothencode|Northwest =Kazhakkuttam