Koottickal
Village in Kerala, India
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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.
Koottickal | |
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  Koottickal Location in Kerala, India  Koottickal Koottickal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°34′0″N 76°52′0″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 |
Location
This village is situated on the banks of Manimala River; Kuttikkanam, Peermade and Thekkady Forest Reserve are close by.
History
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.
