Town · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
# Azhoor

Azhoor is a town in Chirayinkeezhu sub-district of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala (census town). The 2011 Census counted 27,390 people in 6,573 households. Literacy was 88.2%.
- 27,390 people (2011)
- 6,573 households
- 88.2% literacy
- 1,211 females per 1,000 males

## Population of Azhoor

■ Azhoor · ■ Thiruvananthapuram urban average
- Literacy (age 7+) 88.2% 94.1%
- Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) 1211 1068
- Child sex ratio (0–6) 962 962
- Working population 39.0% 36.6%

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Homes and amenities in Azhoor

Of every 100 households in Azhoor in 2011, 94 had electricity, 89 a toilet at home and 40 cooked with LPG; 60 had a mobile phone, 12 a two-wheeler and 5 a car.

■ Azhoor · ■ Thiruvananthapuram urban average
- Electricity for lighting 94% 97%
- Toilet within the home 89% 96%
- No toilet (open defecation) 7% 2%
- Tap water 24% 52%
- Drinking water within premises 76% 86%
- Cooking with LPG / PNG 40% 56%
- Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue 59% 42%
- Use banking services 58% 70%
- Television 75% 84%
- Mobile phone 60% 76%
- Computer with internet 3% 13%
- Two-wheeler 12% 34%
- Car / jeep / van 5% 17%
- None of these assets 11% 5%
- Own their home 94% 83%

Source: Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14).

## What people in Azhoor work as

■ Services, trade & industry 6,507 (61%) · ■ Household industry 437 (4%) · ■ Farming 438 (4%) · ■ Marginal 3,313 (31%)

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Azhoor in numbers and road distances
- Density 2,198 per km²
- Annual rainfall 1,820 mm
- Temperature range 24 °C to 32 °C

### Road distances
- Thiruvananthapuram (state capital) 30 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuarm (district HQ) 30 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuarm (city of 1 lakh+) 30 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuarm (city of 5 lakh+) 30 km by road
- Perunguzhi (railway station) 5 km by road

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Services and economy in Azhoor

### Civic services
- Pucca roads 40 km
- Drainage Open and closed drains
- Flush toilets 5,000
- Water storage 500 kl
- Electricity — homes 7,500
- Electricity — industry 32

### Hospitals
- ● Dispensaries 1 · 1 doctors
- ● Veterinary hospitals 1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges
- ● Primary schools 5 govt · 3 private
- ● Senior secondary schools 1 govt

### Banks
- Nationalised banks 1
- Co-operative banks 2

Main manufactured goods: coir.

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Know before you go: Azhoor
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Country calling code +91
- Languages English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram 22 km
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi 173 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:06).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Other towns in Thiruvananthapuram
- Uliyazhathura · 28,230 people
- Vattappara · 27,140 people
- Karakulam · 29,624 people
- Sreekaryam · 23,528 people
- Kizhuvalam-Koonthalloor · 30,770 people
- Iroopara · 23,113 people
- Vilavoorkkal · 31,761 people
- Veiloor · 22,816 people
- Parassala · 34,096 people
- Pallippuram · 22,512 people
- Venganoor · 35,963 people
- Kanjiramkulam · 19,902 people

## Quick answers
- What is the population of Azhoor? 27,390 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Azhoor in? Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
- What plug type is used in Azhoor? Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Azhoor? Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 22 km in a straight line

At a glance
- Sub-district: Chirayinkeezhu
- District: Thiruvananthapuram
- State: Kerala
- Census town code: 628478
- Status: census town
- Coordinates: 8.644, 76.799

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