Ambalathara is a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It is situated between Paravankunnu and Thiruvallam. Location Ambalathara is 5 km from the city centre. Privately owned KSRTC buses plying the Kovalam route from East Fort pass through Ambalathara. A bypass of National Highway 47 passes 2 km to the west of Ambalathara. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 4 km away. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, approximately 5 km away. Ambalathara is a bustling residential region situated on the route from East Fort to Thiruvallam, in Thiruvananthapuram. The 2000-year-old Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple at Thiruvallam is 2 km from Ambalathara. The famous Pazhanchira Devi Temple is 1 km distant. There are many elite residential settlements in the area. The 'Kumarichanda' fish and vegetable market is open 16 hours a day, including hartal days. It is situated near the NH bypass. Religion The population of Ambalathara mainly practices Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. Government institutions Milma Dairy, Ambalathara is situated just 1 km away from Ambalathara Junction. KSEB Office, Ambalathara The New India Assurance Com Ltd (portal Office 9074685104) Banks State Bank of India Indian Bank Muthoot Finance Bank Central Bank of India Bank of Baroda Muttathara Co-op Society Schools Govt UPS, Ambalathara Cordova Public School, near the NH 47 Bypass, Ambalathara City Nursery School, Ambalathara St. Philomina's G.H.S.S Colleges National college of arts and science. Hospitals Al Arif Hospital S.R Hospital Ambalathara Temples Sri Pazhanchira Devi Temple, Ambalathara Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Amman Temple Shiva Temple, Ambalathara Sri Mathavil Marutha Temple, Ambalathara Sri Vedanthara Temple, Ambalathara Pattanamkara Thamburam Temple, Ambalathara Hanumankavu, Ambalathara Sree Alukadu Devi Temple, 1 km from Ambalathara References External links Suburbs of Thiruvananthapuram