Koottickal
Koottickal | |
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Koottickal Location in Kerala, India Koottickal Koottickal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°34′0″N 76°52′0″E / 9.56667°N 76.86667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686514 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-34 |
| Nearest City | Mundakayam / Kanjirappally |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Kerala Legislature Constituency | Poonjar |
Koottickal is a town at the base of Western Ghats mountain ranges in the Kottayam district, in the state of Kerala.[1][2] It is 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level and is situated on the eastern border of Kottayam District, 55 km from Kottayam, and around 5 km away from Mundakayam on the NH 220 (Kottayam–Kumily Road). The Muthukora Hills are nearby.
Location
This village is situated on the banks of Manimala River; Kuttikkanam, Peermade and Thekkady Forest Reserve are close by.
History
In October 2021, massive landslides destroyed around 300 homes, 100 shops and killed 13 people.[3][4][1]
Economy
Rubber is a prime crop in Koottickal, one of the first places in India where it was cultivated.
Transportation
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport. The nearest railway station is Kottayam.
References
- ^ a b "Kerala: Landslide-hit in Koottickal get recovery notices". The Times of India. 28 November 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ Chandran, Abhilash (18 June 2022). "Rain, rain go away Koottickal, Kokkayar cry in pain". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "Landslide buries, willpower resurrects Koottickal village after three years". Landslide buries, willpower resurrects Koottickal village after three years. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ "Landslides wreak havoc in Kottayam's Koottickal, Idukki's Kokkayar | Photos". Landslides wreak havoc in Kottayam's Koottickal, Idukki's Kokkayar | Photos. Retrieved 30 March 2026.