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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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About Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) is the capital city of Kerala, located on the southwestern coast of India. Built on seven hills, the city is named after the deity of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple — one of the richest temples in the world. It is Kerala's major centre for IT, space research, and government administration. The city houses ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station. Technopark, India's first technology park, is located here and employs over 70,000 IT professionals. The city also has beautiful beaches like Kovalam and Varkala nearby.

Population

~10 lakh

Known For

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Technopark, ISRO/VSSC

Languages

Malayalam, English, Tamil

Best Time

September to March

Marketplace in Thiruvananthapuram

The economy is driven by IT (Technopark employs 70,000+), government services, space research, and tourism. Chalai Market is the traditional trading hub, while Technopark area has modern commercial complexes.

Connectivity & Transport

Trivandrum International Airport connects to Gulf countries, Singapore, and major Indian cities. The city has a central railway station on the Kerala coast line. NH-66 and NH-44 serve road connectivity.

Why Buy & Sell in Thiruvananthapuram on MyDhamaka?

As Kerala's capital with a high-income population and large IT workforce, Thiruvananthapuram has strong demand for electronics, vehicles, and real estate. The Gulf remittance economy adds significant purchasing power.

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