Nemom
Block Panchayat

Pallichal, a region included in the Nemom Block, is a place of historical and cultural significance. It was the birthplace of Pallichal Pillai, one of the members of the Ettuveettil Pillamar, and was also a place where Maharaja Marthanda Varma stayed in hiding .

It is believed that the name "Pallichal" originated from the word "Pallis", referring to the monasteries or settlements of Buddhist monks.

When Mahatma Gandhi visited Thiruvananthapuram, Poongode in Pallichal Panchayat was one of the places selected for his speech.

The Thiruvananthapuram–Kanyakumari Railway Line and National Highway 47 (the old Rajapatha) passing through the block are important transportation routes in the region.

The anti-untouchability movements led by Ayyankali and the Maruthoor–Kanichankode eviction struggle against the administration of C. P. Ramaswami Iyer are among the notable struggles associated with the region.

The Thiruvananthapuram Spinning Mills, established in 1957 , and Peninsula Polymers (Penpol) , which exports blood bags to foreign countries, are among the important industries in the region.

The Kaliyoot Mahotsavam held at the Vellayani Devi Temple in Kalliyoor Panchayat once every three years lasts for 50 days. It is considered one of the longest non-pilgrimage-oriented festivals in South India.

Vellayani Lake , the only freshwater lake in Thiruvananthapuram district, is located here. The renowned Vellayani Agricultural College, established in 1955 , which experiments with modern agricultural practices, is situated adjacent to the lake.

Various areas of Kalliyoor are believed to have large deposits of rare gemstones, including cat's-eye (Vaiduryam).

Due to the increasing cost of cultivation and paddy field reclamation , traditional paddy cultivation in the region has declined. In its place, coconut, pulses, and vegetables have become more widespread.