Aruvikkara

Aruvikkara
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Aruvikara Dam
Aruvikkara Location of Aruvikkara in Kerala and India
Coordinates	8°34′04″N 77°01′08″E / 8.5677800°N 77.018890°E / 8.5677800; 77.018890Coordinates: 8°34′04″N 77°01′08″E / 8.5677800°N 77.018890°E / 8.5677800; 77.018890
Country	India
State	Kerala
District(s)	Thiruvananthapuram
Subdistrict(s)	Nedumangad
Population	32,616 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Codes • Pincode • 695564 • Vehicle • KL-01

Aruvikkara is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India.^[1]It is located on the banks of the Karamana River 15 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala in South India. The reservoir and garden makes it a tourist spot. It is famous for the ancient Bhagavathi temple dedicated to Durga, the divine embodiment of Female power, which is built on a rock. The stream in front of the temple contains large fishes, which are fed by the devotees visiting the shrine. The Head Quarters of the Wellington Water Distribution project is located here. The small Aruvikara dam (mini dam) which provides water to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram is also located in Aruvikara.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census, Aruvikkara had a population of 32616 with 15939 males and 16677 females.^[1]

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References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx. Retrieved 2008-12-10. 

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  Aruvikara Dam (closer view)

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  Bridge at Aruvikara