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Palayam | |
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locality | |
  Palayam Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°30′16″N 76°57′01″E / 8.50444°N 76.95028°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 695033, 695001 |
| Telephone code | 0471 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-01 |
| Nearest city | statue jn. |
Palayam or Cantonment, as it is locally known, one of the busiest localities in Thiruvananthapuram (also known as [Trivandrum), the capital of Kerala State in India. It is home to many of the administrative, cultural, and educational institutions in
The name "Cantonment" is not much in use for the area, though that name is still associated with the police station near the Secretariat, "Cantonment Police Station". At present, "Cantonment House" serves as the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition.