Asramam

Asramam or Ashramam is one of the prime locations in Kollam city of Kerala, India. It is one among the 55 wards of Kollam Municipal Corporation.[1] Asramam is a notable place in the city because of the presence of old airport, public/private institutions, tourism destinations, parks, hospitals, maidan etc. Asramam Maidan, the biggest open space now existing in any of the Kerala Municipal Corporation limits is situated at Asramam.[2] The first airport in the state of Kerala, Kollam Airport, was functioned in this maidan.[3] Asramam is the headquarters of the Kollam branches of Indian Medical Association and Sports Authority of India.[4] Link Road, one of the important roads in the city, passing through Asramam. The one and only International Hockey Stadium in the state is at Asramam.[5]

Asramam

Asromom
Neighbourhood
Asramam
Location in Kollam, India
Asramam
Asramam (Kerala)
Asramam
Asramam (India)
Coordinates: 8.895888°N 76.592092°E / 8.895888; 76.592092
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
  BodyKollam Municipal Corporation(KMC)
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691002
Vehicle registrationKL-02
Lok Sabha constituencyKollam
Civic agencyKollam Municipal Corporation
Avg. summer temperature34 °C (93 °F)
Avg. winter temperature22 °C (72 °F)
Websitehttp://www.kollam.nic.in

Importance

Asramam is one of the most important places of Kollam city. The city's biggest attractions like Adventure park, Children's park, Picnic Village and British Residency are situated at.[6][7][8][9] The thick Mangrove forests in this area are very popular all over the state.[10] 10 So many renowned hospitals in the city are situated near Asramam. Sankar's Institute of Medical Science[SIMS], Dr. Nair's Hospital, ESIC Model & Super Speciality Hospital etc. are the famous hospitals near Asramam.[11][12]

Biodiversity Heritage Site

Asramam is going to become the first Biodiversity Heritage Site(BHS) in Kerala state.[13] The 190 years old British Residency, rare varieties of mangrove spread on residency complex and the creek of Ashtamudi Lake would come under this heritage site.[14]

Public/private institutions nearby

Office of the Superintendent of Police, Kollam
  • International Hockey Stadium, Kollam[15]
  • KTDC Tamarind Hotel
  • Factories & Boilers Department - Kerala Headquarters
  • Occupational Health and Research Centre (OHRC)
  • Office of the Asst. Executive Engineer - Harbour Engineering Department
  • Office of the Marine Surveyor - Southern Zonal Office
  • Asramam Adventure Park
  • Children's Park
  • ESIC Model & Super Speciality Hospital
  • Kerala Cricket Association[16]
  • Apparel Training and Design Centre
  • Dr. Nair's Hospital
  • Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kollam
  • Asramam Picnic Village
  • Traffic control room, Kerala Police
  • Nabeel Yousuf- professional procrastinator and ambivert

See also

References

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