Kazhakkoottam is in close proximity with Trivandrum and is the capital city of Kerala. It is situated along the NH-47. The locality is in close proximity with Techno Park and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. The localitys name is derived from Maharishi Kalakkodu.
The area is full of greenery. Some of the localities around Kazhakkoottam are Karyavattom, Menamkulam, Pavithram, Pallithura, Kaniyapuram, Thamba, Veli and Kattaikonam. It is famous for churches, temples and mosques. The famous religious sites in the locality are Mahadeva Temple, Kudavoor Devi Temple, Pillaveedu Sree Bhadrakaali Temple, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Mutharamman Temple, St. Mary's and St. Jude Orthodox Syrian Church, Bethel Marthoma Church and Kabaradi Muslim Juma Masjid.
The Kinfra Film and Video Park is one of the finest video parks in the country. Road, rail and public transport connects the locality to different parts of the city. The NH-47 passes through Kazhakkoottam. It links Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam. Vettu Road links Kazhakkoottam to Pothencode. The M C Road links the locality with Venjaramoodu.
The locality houses many educational institutions such as Arch Bishop Gregorious Memorial School, Al-Uthaman English Medium School, St. Mary High School, Alan Feldman Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Evan's International School and Christ Nagar School. The hospitals in the locality includes Sut Royal Hospital, Ananthapuri Hospital and Vasan Eye Care.
The property for sale in Kazhakkoottam are 3-BHK Independent House and 3-BHK apartment. There are many properties are available for ready to move flats in Kazhakkoottam. There are plots in Kazhakkoottam available for residential purpose.