Polayathode or Polayathodu is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods of the city of Kollam, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated at National Highways – NH 66 (Earlier NH 47). Kerala Police have identified Polayathode as one of the traffic black spots in the state.[1]

Polayathode
Polayathodu
Neighbourhood
A Highriser Underconstruction at Polayathode, Kollam city
A Highriser Underconstruction at Polayathode, Kollam city
Polayathode is located in Kollam
Polayathode
Polayathode
Location in Kollam, India
Polayathode is located in Kerala
Polayathode
Polayathode
Polayathode (Kerala)
Polayathode is located in India
Polayathode
Polayathode
Polayathode (India)
Coordinates: 8°52′40″N 76°36′41″E / 8.877833°N 76.611278°E / 8.877833; 76.611278
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
 • BodyKollam Municipal Corporation(KMC)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691021
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

Location

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Importance

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Polayathode is one of the highly urbanized areas of Kollam. The proximity of Polayathode to major places in the city including Pattathanam, Chinnakada, Mundakkal and Thattamala make it an important destination in the city.[2][3][4] One of the major public crematoriums in Kollam is situated at Polayathode.[5]


Major public/private institutions in Polayathode

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  • ESI Dispensary
  • Public Crematorium
  • KFC
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Reebok
  • Max Fashion
  • West Side
  • Fabindia
  • WoodLand
  • Eye Mall
  • Public Market
  • V V Electricals, Plumbing and Sanitary
  • Enfit Drug Bank
  • PORUNNELSTORES

See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1] State roads strewn with 'black spots' - The Hindu
  2. ^ [2] Store Locator: Kollam - KFC
  3. ^ "Apartments in Kollam, Flats in Kollam - Artech Realtors". Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014. Artech Builders Project Site: Kollam
  4. ^ [3] ESI Dispensary - Polayathode, Kollam
  5. ^ [4] Kakkanadan laid to rest - TNIE