Peroorkada
Peroorkada
Perurkada, Maruthammoodu | |
|---|---|
Urban area Ward 31 | |
| Nickname: Perurkada | |
Peroorkada Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°32′14″N 76°57′59″E / 8.537250°N 76.96650°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Talukas | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Government | |
| • Body | Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 695005 |
| Vehicle registration | KL 01 |
| Literacy | 95% |
| Civic agency | Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram |
Peroorkada is a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India. The area has a police station.[1]
In September 2025, work on the proposed flyover in the area started by demolishing some structures. A stretch of 874 metres starting from Lourdes church and ending at St Jude's church at Vazhayila was cleared.[2] In January 2026, tenders were called for the flyover work worth Rs.67 crores.[3]
In 2025, the Peroorkada Municipal Corporation elections were held.[4]
Notable people
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References
- ^ "Kerala Police suspends Peroorkada SI for wrongful detention of Dalit woman that sparked political controversy". The Hindu. 19 May 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "Peroorkada flyover: Razing of buildings to be over soon". The Times of India. 16 September 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "Tenders out for TVM Peroorkada flyover project, to be built at ₹67cr". @onmanorama. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "PEROORKADA Local Body Election 2025 Updates: Municipal Corporation Ward-Wise Details". India TV News. Retrieved 12 March 2026.