1986
Founded under Trivandrum Kendra, thriving in serene greenery at Kodunganoor
A SANCTUARY OF NATURE & LEARNING
Nestled away from urban congestion, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School sits harmoniously within a scenic, lush green campus in Kodunganoor, Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram.
Surrounded by tranquil nature and conveniently connected across the city, our campus provides an unpolluted, inspiring setting for academic excellence, character building, and physical vitality.
OUR JOURNEY & CAMPUS FOR DISCOVERY
Trace the inspiring journey of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kodunganoor from its 1938 founding ethos and 1986 Kendra establishment into a premier center of academic excellence in Thiruvananthapuram.
📜 Historical Milestones
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Founded
Founded on November 7, 1938, by Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi as an intellectual, cultural, and educational movement.
Thiruvananthapuram Kendra Established
Established in 1986 under the illustrious helmsmanship of late Sri Sooranad Kunjanpillai and Secretary Sri S.M. Radhakrishnan Nair.
Commencement at Chettikulangara
The temple of education commenced with approximately 60 students at Chettikulangara under Sri. Sooranad Kunjanpillai as Chairman and Sri. S. Radhakrishnan as Secretary & Principal.
Relocation to Kodunganoor Campus
Under Sri. Anantha Krishnan IAS (Retd) & Prof. P. Gopalaraman, shifted through Vazhuthacaud and Vellayambalam to its permanent home at Kodunganoor.
CBSE Affiliation & Stepping Stones of Success
Under Sri. P.N. Nair I.F.S. (Retd) and Sri. P. Gopalaraman, secured CBSE Affiliation (No. 930063, School Code: 75059), carving a niche in academic and cultural triumphs.
Silver Jubilee & 'Orupidiyari' Initiative
Inaugurated Silver Jubilee on June 23, 2012, flagging off the enduring 'Orupidiyari' philanthropic outreach providing food, books, and medical aid to the needy.
Comprehensive Modern Campus & KG Turf
Digital smart classrooms, state-of-the-art Science & IT laboratories, auditorium, dedicated KG Turf, and unbroken 100% board examination excellence.
A Campus for Discovery
Spread across tranquil green surroundings at Kodunganoor, Vattiyoorkavu, our campus provides safe, modern, and inspiring spaces designed for scientific inquiry, athletic vitality, and cultural blossom.
Key infrastructure highlights include dedicated academic blocks, modern digital and science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology), extensive library repository, auditorium, sports grounds, and the newly inaugurated KG Turf.
CAMPUS FACILITIES & AMENITIES
Purpose-built spaces for academic rigor, scientific inquiry, reading, and physical fitness.
Central Library & Digital Labs
Our expansive, serene library holds over 5,891 volumes spanning reference encyclopedias, CBSE companion guides, competitive exam material (NEET, JEE, Olympiads), fiction, and regional Malayalam literature.
- Dedicated reading bays with quiet study tables and natural illumination.
- Subscriptions to leading national dailies, science journals, and educational periodicals.
- Fully automated digital cataloging with computerized lending tracking.
- State-of-the-art computer science laboratory with high-speed internet and coding terminals.
Auditorium & Sports Arena
Designed to host full-school morning assemblies, cultural fests, annual days, and guest seminars with acoustic audio-visual equipment and spacious seating.
- Spacious covered auditorium and performance stage for cultural and literary arts.
- Outdoor sports ground for football, cricket, volleyball, and track events.
- Badminton courts, table tennis stations, and indoor chess halls.
- Dedicated KG Turf & Playpark providing a joyful, safe setting for early physical and social development.
Safe School Bus Network
The school operates an extensive fleet of buses covering key residential corridors across Thiruvananthapuram including Kodunganoor, Vattiyoorkavu, Vazhuthacaud, Peroorkada, Sasthamangalam, Kowdiar, Pangode, Thirumala, and surrounding locales. Each bus is staffed with trained drivers, attender supervision, and safety features.
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