Shivan Kovil
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Palakkad taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala
Near Akathethara (about 1 km from the village's approximate position, straight line).
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- Location
- 10.78345° N, 76.65651° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/13356711237), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Shivan Kovil
- Nearest railway station: Palakkad Town — about 880 m (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Stadium Bus Stand — about 1.2 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore International Airport — about 51 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Shivan Kovil
Where is Shivan Kovil?
Shivan Kovil is a temple in Palakkad taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala.
Which village is Shivan Kovil in or near?
Akathethara: about 1 km from the village's approximate position in a straight line.
Which is the nearest railway station to Shivan Kovil?
Palakkad Town, about 880 m away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Shivan Kovil?
Coimbatore International Airport, about 51 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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