I do not have any information regarding the etymology but I can tell you that the city used to be called Trivandrum. 
 They have 2 parliament constituencies and elects members to the state legislature for the Members of the Legislative Assembly. The police are run by the state ministry, the state of Kerala. 
 Can we switch gears and look into Etymology? 
 Good morning! I am trying to figure out as much as I can about Thiruvananthapuram. Can you help me. 
 I was really hoping for etymology, but any fun facts will be fine.
They have 2 parliament constituencies and elects members to the state legislature for the Members of the Legislative Assembly. The police are run by the state ministry, the state of Kerala.