Kazhakkoottam is a major urban area in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, India. The largest IT park in the country in terms of developed area, Technopark, along with Technocity-an upcoming integrated IT township-is situated at 6km North of kazhakkoottam. Hence, it is known as the Information Technology capital of Kerala. It is one of the fastest-growing areas of the state.
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History
Kazhakkoottam was the centre of power for Kazhakuttathu Ugran Pillai who was prominent among the so-called Ettuveetil Pillamar (Pillais from Eight Houses) who rebelled against Travancore King Marthanda Varma in the late 18th century. After defeating Pillai, Varma destroyed his palace and replaced it with a pond. To redeem himself, he built a temple to Krishna nearby. Both the pond and the temple survive. The Kazhakuttom Mahadeva Temple is believed to be 1000 years old.
Administration
Kazhakootam is the 1st ward in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation which is administered by the Mayor.
Kazhakoottam assembly constituency is one of the 140 assemblies of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. It is represented by V. Muraleedharan from BJP 2026 onwards. The Kazhakootam constituency also belongs to the greater Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha Constituency which is represented by Dr. Shashi Tharoor MP (Indian National Congress) from 2009 onwards in the Indian Parliament.
Kazhakuttam ward councillor Prashanth. S from CPI(M) was elected from December 2025.
Transportation
Kazhakoottam is a major junction where the National Highway 66 (India) Kazhakkoottam Bypass and the main road towards the city are joined. It is well connected to all major destinations in the city by bus services from Kazhakoottam. Kazhakoottam is only 15 kilometres (9 mi) away from Thiruvananthapuram city centre.
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which is at a distance of 14 km.
The nearest railway station is Kazhakuttam railway station.
Institutions
Technopark
KINFRA Apparel Park, Menamkulam
KINFRA Film and Video Park, Chanthavila
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Biotechnology
Regional Women's Training Institute
Marian Engineering College
Marian College of Architecture
Marian Arts& Science College
Marian Business School
St. Xavier's College, Thumba
St. Thomas Institute for Science and Technology
A. J. School of Nursing
Major attractions
Vikram Sarabhai Space centre Space Museum – 5 km
Thumba Beach – 3.5 km
Greenfield International Stadium – 2 km
Lulu Mall – 7 km
Mall of Travancore – 12 km
Akkulam Tourist Village – 8 km
Madavoorpara Rock Cut Temple Kattaikonam – 7 km
Magic Planet – 3 km
Veli Tourist Village-9Km
St. Andrews Beach - 4km
Government offices
Pothencode Block Panchayat Office (Erstwhile Kazhakkottam Block Panchayat)
Kazhakkottam Village Office
Kerala State Electricity Board Kazhakkoottam
Kazhakkoottam Sub Registrar Office
Kazhakkoottam SRTO Office (Located In Kattaikonam)
Academic institutions In Kazhakkoottam
Sainik School Kazhakkoottam
Government HSS, Kazhakkoottam
Christ Nagar International School
Galaxy Infant School, Vetturoad
Jyothis Central School, Kazhakkoottam
Alan Feldman Public School, Elippakuzhi
Al Uthuman English Medium School
Our Public School
Academic institutions Near Kazhakkoottam
MGHSS Kaniyapuram
MHS Kaniyapuram
Jyothi Nilayam Senior Secondary School, St Andrews
Bright Central School, Kaniyapuram
VSSC Central School, Thumba
St. Thomas Institute for Science & Technology, Chanthavila
University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus
Trivandrum Engineering College, Sreekariyam
Notable people
Premkumar – Actor
V. Muraleedharan
Shobha Surendran
Kadampalli Surendran
Adv V. V. Rajesh
Adv VK Prasanth