Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram

Pettah
Urban Neighbourhood
Pettah Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 8°29′42″N 76°55′45″E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thiruvananthapuram
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	695024
Telephone code	0471
Vehicle registration	KL-01

Pettah is an urban neighbourhood of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. Strategically located near the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and along the main road connecting key city areas, Pettah has historically served as a gateway to the city. Its proximity to the renowned Padmanabhaswamy Temple made it a favored destination for traders and pilgrims alike. ^[1]

Location

Pettah is on the way to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and Shanghumugham Beach. Private and KSRTC buses connect Pettah to most parts of the city.

The railway station at Pettah is 3 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station.

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport International Terminal is around 2 km away.

Prominent institutions

• Railway Hospital
• Kerala Kaumudi Buildings
• Pettah Juma Masjid
• Tourist villages
• Hospitals - Lords, KIMS, Ananthapuri
• Temples - Puthen Kovil, Kanjiravilakom, Kaniyattiamman Kovil
• St. Anne's Church

Notable people

• Palpu

References

1. B, Parvana K. (15 October 2024). "Pettah-Thiruvananthapuram's commercial centre of yore". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

External links

• About Pettah
• About Pettah Railway Station