At a glance
Maranalloor Grama Panchayat, located in Kattakada taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district, is a rapidly developing local government. The area of the area is about 25 sq km and is characterized by a medium terrain consisting of low hills and plains. As per the 2011 census, it has a population of about 33,000. The panchayat is characterized by a high sex ratio (1063 females per 1000 males) and a high literacy rate.
The Neyyar River flowing through the west side provides the water source for the panchayat. The famous Aruvikkara Bhagavathy Temple on the banks of the river is the main attraction and pilgrimage center here. Due to its proximity to the city of Thiruvananthapuram, urbanization is taking place rapidly. Agriculture, small-scale trade, and government and private jobs are the main sources of livelihood. This panchayat, which has 21 wards, is progressing through participatory development activities.
In short: Maranalloor is a rapidly developing Thiruvananthapuram gram panchayat with high literacy and population density, located on the banks of the Neyyar River.