According to the 2011 census, Attingal has a population of 37,346. Males constitute 17,009 of the population and females 20,337.
Attingal
About
A place in Kerala known for local markets, nearby waterways, and tropical coastal-to-inland scenery around Attingal.
District
Thiruvananthapuram
Country
India
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Population
35,648
Coordinates
8.70°N, 76.82°E
Heritage
History of Attingal
A fuller look at how this place grew - from early roots to the town travellers visit today.
According to 2011 Census data projected to 2026, the Attingal Municipality boasts a high average literacy rate of 96.65%, which is significantly higher than the Kerala state average of 94%. Male literacy in the town is approximately 97.71%, while female literacy is recorded at 95.77%. The town is famed for its cleanliness in recent years. The municipality has undertaken many plans which have been successful. The municipality has also achieved a couple of awards for its success.
Attingal and anchuthengu Kalapam are the historical first riot against British government in Kerala.
Anchuthengu Kalapam/riot is at 1697 for selling the pepper issues made by British government it was the first riot in Kerala against British. Then Attingal Outbreak are done in 1721 were the first organised riot against British government, it settled by Venadu agreement.
Weather & climate
Live weather
Rain showers · 97% humidity · 17 km/h wind
Now
24
°C
Climate
Tropical monsoon climate with warm humidity.
Best season
September to March
Nearby
Nearby Places
12 nearby places around Attingal.
- 01 Anchuthengu Historic coastal place near Attingal.
- 02 Vakkom Coastal place near Attingal.
- 03 Chirayinkeezhu Taluk centre near Attingal.
- 04 Kallambalam Junction town near Attingal.
- 05 Kilimanoor Historic town near Attingal.
- 06 Varkala Cliff-beach town near Attingal.
- 07 Kadakkavoor Railway-side place near Attingal.
- 08 Nagaroor Place near Attingal.
- 09 Alamcode Place near Attingal.
- 10 Mudakkal Place near Attingal.
- 11 Koonthalloor Place near Attingal.
- 12 Edava Coastal place near Attingal and Varkala.
Landmarks
Major Landmarks
10 major landmarks in Attingal.
- 01 Koyikkal Kottaram (Attingal Palace) Historic palace landmark of Attingal.
- 02 Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma Square (Attingal Revolt Memorial) Memorial square for the Attingal Revolt.
- 03 Attingal Municipal Office Civic office of Attingal Municipality.
- 04 Attingal Market Main market landmark of the town.
- 05 Palace Road Road corridor linked with Attingal Palace.
- 06 Kacheri Junction Major junction landmark in Attingal.
- 07 Mission Junction Key road junction in Attingal.
- 08 Moonnumukku Junction Three-way junction landmark in Attingal.
- 09 Avanavanchery Locality landmark adjoining Attingal.
- 10 Kollampuzha Locality landmark near Attingal.
Transit
Transportation
5 transport hubs in and around Attingal.
- 01 KSRTC Attingal Bus Depot Kerala State Road Transport bus depot in Attingal.
- 02 Attingal Private Bus Stand Main private bus stand of Attingal.
- 03 Chirayinkeezhu Railway Station (≈9 km) Nearest major railway station about 9 km away.
- 04 Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station (≈16 km) Railway station at Varkala about 16 km away.
- 05 Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (≈30 km) International airport about 30 km from Attingal.
Faith
Hindu Temples
6 Hindu temples around Attingal.
- 01 Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan Temple Indilayappan temple at Avanavanchery.
- 02 Kollampuzha Devi Moorthi Temple Devi Moorthi temple at Kollampuzha.
- 03 Thiruvarattukavu Devi Temple Devi temple linked with Attingal heritage.
- 04 Palliyara Bhagavathy Temple Bhagavathy temple near Attingal.
- 05 Mamom Temple Historic temple near Attingal.
- 06 Sarkara Devi Temple (near Chirayinkeezhu) Famous Devi temple near Chirayinkeezhu.
Faith
Churches
5 churches around Attingal.
- 01 Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church Roman Catholic church in Attingal.
- 02 C.S.I Church Attingal CSI parish church in Attingal.
- 03 St. George Orthodox Church Orthodox church in Attingal.
- 04 Mar Thoma Church Mar Thoma parish church in Attingal.
- 05 Pentecostal churches Pentecostal congregations in Attingal.
Healthcare
Hospitals
5 hospitals and clinics around Attingal.
- 01 KIMSHEALTH Medical Centre Attingal KIMS Health medical centre in Attingal.
- 02 Sree Gokulam Medical Centre Medical centre in Attingal.
- 03 Government Taluk Hospital, Valiyakunnu Government taluk hospital at Valiyakunnu.
- 04 Government Homeopathy Hospital Government homeopathy hospital in Attingal.
- 05 Various private clinics and diagnostic centres Private clinics and diagnostic centres in Attingal.
Education
Schools & Colleges
13 schools and colleges in and around Attingal.
- 01 Sree Gokulam Public School Public school in Attingal.
- 02 Christ Nagar Public School Public school in Attingal.
- 03 Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Attingal Government boys' model HSS in Attingal.
- 04 Government Girls Higher Secondary School Government girls' HSS in Attingal.
- 05 Government College, Attingal Government arts and science college in Attingal.
- 06 College of Engineering, Attingal (IHRD) IHRD engineering college in Attingal.
- 07 Government Polytechnic College Government polytechnic college in Attingal.
- 08 Government ITI Government industrial training institute in Attingal.
- 09 DIET Attingal District Institute of Education and Training.
- 10 Trivandrum International School International school near Attingal.
- 11 Navabharath Higher Secondary School Higher secondary school in Attingal.
- 12 Jyothis Public School Public school in Attingal.
- 13 Amrita Model School Model school in Attingal.
Visit
Tourist Spots
12 tourist spots in and around Attingal.
- 01 Koyikkal Kottaram (Attingal Palace) Historic palace of the Attingal Royal Family.
- 02 Anchuthengu Fort 17th-century British East India Company fort by the sea.
- 03 Varkala Cliff Famous cliff-top destination with cafés and ocean views.
- 04 Akathumuri Lake & Backwaters Lake and backwater scenery near Attingal.
- 05 Myna Park Family-friendly park in Attingal.
- 06 Kulamuttom Lake View Point Scenic viewpoint over the lake.
- 07 Aayiravally View Point Excellent sunrise and sunset viewpoint.
- 08 Vellanikkal Paramukal Sunset Viewpoint Popular hilltop sunset viewpoint.
- 09 Puthankadavu Backwater and riverside destination.
- 10 Kombanpara Rocky viewpoint with panoramic scenery.
- 11 Mamam River Panthalacode Bund Riverside picnic location on the Mamam River.
- 12 Kidari Park Small recreational park near Attingal.
Coast
Beaches near Attingal
10 beaches near Attingal.
- 01 Odayam Beach Varkala (≈15 km) Quiet beach for sunrise, photography, and walks.
- 02 Kappil Beach (≈18 km) Where the Arabian Sea meets the backwaters.
- 03 Rathikkal Beach (≈18 km) Less-crowded beach near Varkala.
- 04 Perumathura Beach (≈20 km) Popular for sunsets, fishing boats, and the estuary.
- 05 Aaliyirakkam Beach Peaceful beach near Varkala.
- 06 Anchuthengu Beach Beach beside historic Anchuthengu Fort.
- 07 Puthenthope Beach (≈28 km) Coastal beach about 28 km from Attingal.
- 08 St. Andrews Beach (≈30 km) Coastal beach about 30 km from Attingal.
- 09 Thumba Beach (≈32 km) Coastal beach about 32 km from Attingal.
- 10 Kannanthura Beach (≈34 km) Coastal beach about 34 km from Attingal.