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Tiruvalla
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- Settlement.name
- Thiruvalla
- Settlement.settlement_type
- Municipality
- Settlement.image_caption
- From top to bottom: 1.KSRTC Terminal Complex is one of its four BOT depots 2.Panoramic view of SCS Junction. 3.Sreevallabha Temple
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- India Kerala
- Settlement.pushpin_label_position
- right
- Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
- Location in Kerala, India
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- State
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- District
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Kerala
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- Pathanamthitta
- Settlement.unit_pref
- Metric
- Settlement.area_total_km2
- 27.15
- Settlement.elevation_m
- 14
- Settlement.population_total
- 52,883
- Settlement.population_as_of
- 2011
- Settlement.population_density_km2
- 1,948
- Settlement.demographics_type1
- Languages
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16 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Ancient period
- The rise of feudalism
- Early Modern period
- Geography and climate
- Demographics
- Religion
- Administration and government
- Sports
- Indoor Cricket
- Food and other cultural activities
- Notable persons
- See also
- References
- External links
Thiruvalla, () also spelled Tiruvalla, is a municipality in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. The town is spread over an area of and has a population of 52,883 people, down from 56,837 in 2001. It is also the Headquarters Of Thiruvalla Revenue Division. It lies on the northern banks of the Manimala River, in a land-locked region surrounded by irrigating canals and rivers. It is the largest town in the district, and is a major financial, educational, healthcare, cultural, and commercial centre in central Travancore. It is also called The Healthcare City & Banking Capital Of Kerala. Thiruvalla Taluk has a land area Of .
== Etymology == There are two theories as to the origin of the name "Thiruvalla".