Neendakara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neendakara
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Urban village
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Neendakara Port, Kollam
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
691582
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| Telephone code | 0476 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02, KL- |
| Nearest city | Kollam City (9 km) |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Neendakara is a cool place in Kollam city, Kerala, India. It's known for its two busy harbours, Neendakara and Shakthikulangara. The Neendakara harbour is actually the biggest fishing harbour in the whole state!
Where is Neendakara?
Neendakara is located about 30 kilometers north of a town called Paravur. It's also 14 kilometers south of Karunagappally town. So, it's right in between these two places!
A Glimpse into History
Long ago, in the early 1500s, traders from Portugal came to Kollam. Their ships used to sail through a narrow waterway here. This spot is now where the Neendakara Bridge stands. This bridge is part of National Highway 66. It connects Neendakara village to Sakthikulangara across the beautiful Ashtamudi Lake.
What Does the Name Mean?
In the local language, Malayalam, the word "Neendakara" means "a long bank." This name perfectly describes its long coastline!
The Norwegian Project
In 1953, a special project was started here called the Indo-Norwegian Fisheries Community project. Its main office was in Neendakara. This project helped develop the fishing industry in the area. In 1961, the project site was given over to the Government of Kerala.
