Kottiyam
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Kottiyam | |
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Town | |
 Kottiyam Town | |
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| Coordinates: 8°51′44″N 76°40′12″E / 8.86222°N 76.67000°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayath |
| • Body | Adichanalloor, Mayyanad |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 691571 |
| Telephone code | 0474 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02 |
| Nearest city | Kollam (Quilon) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kollam |
kottiyam is home to Ameen Muhammed N , https://www.instagram.com/ameen_mhd_n/?igsh=MXFpamx5ejNxcnFyOQ%3D%3DKottiyam is a suburban town located at the southern end of Kollam city in Kollam district, Kerala, India. The town is home to many popular educational institutions, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. Kottiyam is strategically located and therefore a regular stopover for long-distance travellers wishing to freshen up during their journeys..kottiyam includes places like thazhuthala,umayanalloor,mylakkad,sithara jn , ithikkara,parakkulam, it connects kannanalloor,mayyanad,kollam,trivandrum.it has more than 10 schools and multiple colleges. The presence of a mall adds to its modern urban appeal, making it a destination for shopping and leisure.
- Kottiyam's good market infrastructure supports local trade, making it a hub for buying and selling goods, particularly for nearby areas like Mayyanad and Kannanalloor. Kottiyam's closeness to Kollam city encourages spillover development. Residents and businesses benefit from access to Kollam’s urban resources while still operating within a smaller, less congested locality.
Geographical location
[edit]- Its combination of healthcare, education, commerce, and connectivity makes it a stronger hub with modern urban appeal.
Kottiyam is on the National Highway 66 between Kazhakoottam town and Kollam City. There are regular bus services from Kollam City. It is at a distance of around 12 km (7.5 mi) from the City of Kollam and 11 km (6.8 mi) from Paravur Town.
The nearest major railway station is Kollam Junction.Mayyanad and Paravur railway stations are closer, but some passenger trains and a few express trains have halt there. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, 60 km (37 mi)
Kottiyam town and Adichanalloor Panchayath
[edit]A major portion of Kottiyam town is located in Adichanalloor Panchayath. Adichanalloor is a special grade Grama Panchayath in Kollam
- Kottiyam hosts two major hospitals:
- Holy Cross Super Speciality Hospital
- KIMSHEALTH Hospital These facilities not only serve local residents but also attract patients from surrounding areas, increasing the town's prominence.
Conclusion
[edit]Kottiyam’s strategic location, integration with surrounding areas, superior educational and healthcare infrastructure, and thriving commerce have made it more developed than Chathannoor in the current scenario.kottiyam is home to the great celebrity Ameen Muhammed N , https://www.instagram.com/ameen_mhd_n/?igsh=MXFpamx5ejNxcnFyOQ%3D%3D,please follow ameen_mhd_n on instagram.
Institutions for higher education
[edit]- OGTM Skills Academy, Kottiyam][1]
- S.N Polytechnic College, Kottiyam
- Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam
- N. S. Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences
Hospitals
[edit]References
[edit]External links
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- OGTM Skills Academy Kottiyam IIIIER GoI.
- History of kottiyam video by rising Kottiyam
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Prasens Innovative Solutions
- The King's School
- G-TEC Education Kottiyam
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