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Veliyam




Veliyam village is in Kollam District of Kerala. It is located on the Oyoor – Kottarakara road in between Pooyapally and Odanavattom, 12 km from Kottarakara and about 6 km from Oyoor. Renowned politician Veliyam Bhargavan hails from here. Main economy of the villagers is from agriculture. Several cashew factories are also there.

Sree Subramanya Swami Temple and Sree Mahadevar Temple are the important temples in the village. Nearby villages include Nedumancavu and Ambalamkunnu. Famous temples such as Kottarakara Ganapathi Temple and Velinalloor Sree Rama Swami Temple are easily accessible from Veliyam.

Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. Nearest railhead on meter-gauge is Kottarakara Railway Station and on broad-gauge is Kollam Junction Railway Station.



Updated on 10th October, 2005
District: Kollam

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