Shivan Temple
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Palakkad taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala
Near Akathethara (about 2.3 km from the village's approximate position, straight line).
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- Address
- Palakkad
- Location
- 10.77111° N, 76.63571° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/1183966156), 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 Temple
- Nearest railway station: Palakkad Town — about 1.8 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Kerala State Road & Transport Corporation — about 1.5 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore International Airport — about 53 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Shivan Temple
Where is Shivan Temple?
Shivan Temple is a temple in Palakkad taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala. Address in the source: Palakkad.
Which village is Shivan Temple in or near?
Akathethara: about 2.3 km from the village's approximate position in a straight line.
Which is the nearest railway station to Shivan Temple?
Palakkad Town, about 1.8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Shivan Temple?
Coimbatore International Airport, about 53 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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