Paravankunnu is a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. It is situated between the localities of Ambalathara and Kallattumukku, approximately 5 km from the city centre of Thiruvananthapuram.
Location and Transport
Paravankunnu is located at coordinates 8°28′28″N 76°56′51″E, with a PIN code of 695026 and telephone code 0471. The area is accessible via privately owned and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses operating on the Kovalam route from East Fort, which pass through Ambalathara. A bypass of National Highway 47 passes approximately 2 km to the west of Paravankunnu. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central, around 5 km away, and the nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, approximately 6 km away.
Notable Landmarks
The Pazhanchira Devi Temple and a Children's Hospital are located in Paravankunnu. The Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple, estimated to be around 2,000 years old, is situated approximately 3 km away at Thiruvallam.
Demographics and Administration
Paravankunnu falls under the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and Thiruvananthapuram District. The population primarily practices Hinduism and Islam. The official languages are Malayalam and English. Vehicle registration for the area is KL-01.
