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Koottickal

Coordinates: 9°34′0″N 76°52′0″E / 9.56667°N 76.86667°E / 9.56667; 76.86667
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Koottickal
Koottickal is located in Kerala
Koottickal
Koottickal
Location in Kerala, India
Koottickal is located in India
Koottickal
Koottickal
Koottickal (India)
Coordinates: 9°34′0″N 76°52′0″E / 9.56667°N 76.86667°E / 9.56667; 76.86667
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686514
Vehicle registrationKL-34
Nearest CityMundakayam / Kanjirappally
Lok Sabha ConstituencyPathanamthitta
Kerala Legislature ConstituencyPoonjar

Koottickal is a town at the base of Western Ghats mountain ranges in the Kottayam district, in the state of Kerala. 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

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This village is situated on the banks of Manimala River; Kuttikkanam, Peermade and Thekkady Forest Reserve are close by.

Economy

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Rubber is a prime crop in Koottickal, one of the first places in India where it was cultivated.

Transportation

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The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport. The nearest railway station is Kottayam.

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