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] srenarayana open university asramam walk way around the asramam ground
Asramam
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Coordinates: 8.895888°N 76.592092°E / 8.895888; 76.592092 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Kollam |
Government | |
• Body | Kollam Municipal Corporation(KMC) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 691002 |
Vehicle registration | KL-02 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Kollam |
Civic agency | Kollam Municipal Corporation |
Avg. summer temperature | 34 °C (93 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 22 °C (72 °F) |
Website | http://www.kollam.nic.in |
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]
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]
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