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] Councils - Kollam City Corporation] Asramam is a notable place in the city because of the presence of Kollam 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.[ 2,000 saplings for Asramam Maidan] The first airport in the state of Kerala, Kollam Airport, was functioned in this maidan.[[3] IMA - Kollam] 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.[[4] Astro-turf hockey stadium - The New Indian Express]
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.
[ Sculptors' touch gives a new look to adventure park][ Nod for work on park][ Picnic Village in Kollam][ A historical building floored] The thick Mangrove forests in this area are very popular all over the state.
[ Biodiversity heritage tag for Asramam mangroves soon] 10 So many renowned hospitals in the city are situated near Asramam. Sankar's Institute of Medical ScienceSIMS, Dr. Nair's Hospital, ESIC Model & Super Speciality Hospital etc. are the famous hospitals near Asramam.
[ SIMS, Kollam]
- Biodiversity Heritage Site
Asramam is going to become the first Biodiversity Heritage Site(BHS) in Kerala state.
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.
Public/private institutions nearby
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International Hockey Stadium, Kollam
[ KCA, Kollam]
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KTDC Tamarind Hotel
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Factories & Boilers Department - Kerala Headquarters
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Occupational Health and Research Centre (OHRC)
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Office of the Asst. Executive Engineer - Harbour Engineering Department
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Office of the Marine Surveyor - Southern Zonal Office
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Asramam Adventure Park
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Children's Park
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ESIC Model & Super Speciality Hospital
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Kerala Cricket Association
[ Astro turf stadium for Kollam]
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Apparel Training and Design Centre
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Dr. Nair's Hospital
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Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kollam
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Asramam Picnic Village
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Traffic control room, Kerala Police
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Nabeel Yousuf- professional procrastinator and ambivert
See also
