Kannammoola

Kannammoola is an urban neighborhood of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The Aakkulam lake that forms a part of the Kerala backwaters is situated in Kannammoola.

Kannammoola
town
Kannammoola
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 8°30′12″N 76°55′54″E
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Population
  Total4,232
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
695011
Telephone code0471
Vehicle registrationKL-01
Lok Sabha constituencyThiruvananthapuram
Legislative assembly constituencyVattiyoorkavu
CouncillorSaranya SS

Kannammoola was the birthplace of Chattampi Swamikal, who is considered to be one of the greatest religious scholars and reformer of Kerala. The mortal remains of Velu Thampi Dalawa, who had committed suicide to avoid capture when surrounded by the soldiers of the new Dalawa, were gibbetted by the British at Kannammoola.

Trivandrum International Airport is located nearby and the closest railway stations are Pettah and Thiruvananthapuram Central.

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