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Kizhakketheruvu is a small Village/hamlet in Kottarakkara Block in Kollam District of Kerala State, India. It comes under Kottarakkara Panchayath. It belongs to South Kerala Division. It is located 32 KM towards East from District head quarters Kollam. 6 KM from Kottarakkara. 69 KM from State capital Thiruvananthapuram.

History
In ancient times Kizhaketheruvu was ruled by Kings of Elayadathu Swaroopam.Majority of the people living here are syrian christians.The Malankara syrian orthodox church has the largest number of members.The Thundil house which branched from the Nedumpally family who were converted by Thomas the Apostle had a major influence in this region.

Climate
The climate of Kizhaketheruvu is wet and maritime tropical.

Demographics
Vettikkavala ( 5 KM ), Thalavoor ( 6 KM ) , Neduvathur ( 8 KM ) , Ummannur ( 9 KM ) , Pattazhi ( 9 KM ) are the nearby Villages to Kizhakketheruvu. Kizhakketheruvu is surrounded by Kottarakkara Block towards west, Pathanapuram Block towards North , Punalur Block towards East , Parakode Block towards North.

Punalur, Kollam , Paravoor , Pathanamthitta are the near by Cities to Kizhakketheruvu. Malayalam is the Local Language here.

Education
Schools in Kizhakketheruvu: St.marys Hs Kizhakkekara, Skvhss Thrikkannamangal, Govt. Boys Hs Kottarakkara, Gvhss Kottarakkara, St Gregorios Hs Pulamon, St. Mary's High School colleges: NSS College, Baselios Marthoma Mathews II Training College, St. Gregorios B. Ed College, P G College.