About Village
Anchuthengu formerly known as Anjengo, is a coastal village in Chirayinkeezhu block in Tvpm district of Kerala state.It is situated between Arabian Sea and Anchuthengu kayal.It is situated 9 km southwest of Varkala Town along Tvpm ,Varkala ,Kollam Coastal Highway.It is located 34 km towards west from district head quarters TVpm, 4 km from Chirayinkeezhu, 36 Km from state capital tvpm. Attingal, Chirayinkeezhu and Varkala are the nearby cities . The village contains old portuguese style churches , a light house , a 100 year old school, Tombs of Dutch and British sailors and soldiers. Kayikkara, the birth place of famous Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan is located in this village. Originally it was an old portuguese settlement between kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. In 1694 The queen of Attingal granted the British East India Company the right to establish a factory and fort at Anjengo . It was first trade settlement in Kerala. Anjengo fort was completed in 1695.The fort played an important role in the Anglo Mysore wars in the 18th century. Fort served as a ammunition store during the Anglo Mysore wars in the 18th century. In the 19th century the village known for its excellent ropes. Anchuthengu was a part of Malabar district during the British rule. Anchuthengu village was the part of vakkom and kadakkavoor village. It came into being on 22/09/2015.
Demography
As per 2011 india census ,Anchuthengu has a population of 30781 with 15557 male and 15224 female.
Geography
Anchuthengu village is situated between Arabian sea and Anchuthengu kayal. Anchuthengu village is bordered by Anchuthengu kayal in the east , west Arabian sea, North Vettoore village, South Chirayinkeezhu Sarkara VIllage. In this Village there is a chance of humidity in the weather.The nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Kadakkavoor railway station is at 2.5 km away.
Socio-Economic
Major part of the population of Anchuthengu village depends on fishing for their livelihood.
Ecology
Anchuthengu village lies between Anchuthengu kayal and Arabian sea.
Tourism
ANCHUTHENGU FORT, ANCHUTHENGU LIGHT HOUSE, ASHAN SMARAKAM, GOLDEN ISLAND, THONIKADAVU HANGING BRIDGE