What is Jawahar Nagar?
{{Infobox settlement | official_name = Jawahar Nagar | settlement_type = Colony | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = India | subdivision_name1 = Kerala | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Thiruvananthapuram | postal_code = 695003 | postal_code_type = Zip Code | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = Arya Rajendran | registration_plate = KL-01 | image_skyline = Jawaharcentre.jpg | imagesize = 300px }} Jawahar Nagar is a residential colony located in the Kowdiar [[Urban areas of Sweden|locality]] in the city of [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is a prime housing locality in the city boasting various dignitaries and cinema actors as its residents. It also houses bureaucrats from [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], which holds a permanent residence in the colony. The center of the colony holds a single storied commercial building featuring small local business. Recently, various upscale cafes have also made their debut in the area increasing the face value of the posh colony. [[File:Map_of_Jawahar_Nagar.svg|alt=The map shows the Jawahar Nagar Colony|thumb|Map of Jawahar Nagar]] == History == Jawahar Nagar, established in November 14, 1964 is the first planned residential colony in the state of Kerala. The colony was developed under the leadership of then Chief Town Planner, Thomas Paulose, who is still a resident of the colony. Before it was named Jawahar Nagar, the area was refereed to as Maracheenivila.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://entecity.com/news/10-things-about-jawahar-nagar-you-probably-dont-know/#:~:text=Established%20in%20November%2014%201964,also%20formed%20in%20this%20regard | title=10 Things about Jawahar Nagar you probably don't know | date=24 September 2014 | access