Kulasekharam is a town located in the district of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most important business centres in the district, after Marthandam. Kulasekharam has many rubber plantations that yield high quality latex, which is the town's major revenue source. The town is making inroads and valuable contribution in the field of healthcare, by providing impeccable medical facilities to the semi-rural crowd from nearby places. Kulasekharam has three medical colleges for medical sciences, Homeopathy and Naturopathy. Kulasekharam has a mix of Hindu, Christian, Dalits and Muslim communities and has historically been a peaceful town. Tamils and Malayalees form the majority of the population. Etymology Kulasekhara is the name of a dynasty that ruled over Kerala, from which the name may have been derived. Administration Kulasekharam is a town panchayat located in Kanyakumari district, and comes under Thiruvattar Taluk. It has 18 wards in the panchayat. The elected Councilors are responsible for the development of their wards. Drainage facilities, local roads, and water facilities are maintained by them. Police station The Kulasekaram Police station is located at Arasumoodu. Fire control The Fire Control Station is located in Mamoodu. Tourism Kulasekharam is named for its scenic views, but it doesn't have any important tourist spots within the town limits but it serves as a key place to reach various tourist destinations in Kanyakumari district, such as Thirparappu, Mathur Aqueduct, Pechipara dam, perunchani reservoir, and Kothayar dam. The Thripparappu waterfalls and Pechippara Dam are the main tourist attractions in the state. Kothayar has a hydroelectric power plant and is situated in a dense forest area. And it has one more nature viewed place called kalikesam. The kalikesam have water falls, rocks and historical temple. Education Kulasekharam holds a prominent place in the educational map of Tamil Nadu, especially in medical studies. The town is home to three medical colleges, four nursing colleges, and other colleges and schools. Medical colleges Sree RamaKrishna Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Sree Mookaambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) Sarada Krishna Homeopathic Medical College Sree RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE of Nursing Dental colleges Sree Mookaambika Institute of Dental Sciences Arts & science Sri Ramakrishna College of Education Polytechnic college BWDA polytechnic college Agricultural college TNAU Institute Of Horticulture Research Station There are also more than 20 private education institutions in Kulasekaram, which offer education in various fields. Location and significance Kulasekharam is located 50 km