Kottiyam
Town in Kerala, India
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Kottiyam 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.
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| Coordinates: 8°51′44″N 76°40′12″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 |
Geographical location
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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 Kollam and 11 km (6.8 mi) from Paravur.
The nearest major railway station is Kollam Junction. Mayyanad and Paravur railway stations are closer, but only some passenger trains and a few express trains halt there. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport, located at a distance of 60 km (37 mi).
Administration
| Ward No | Ward name | Member | Party | Alliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thazhuthala | Rohini Dileep | BJP | NDA |
| 2 | Punchirichira | Biji Rajendran | BJP | NDA |
| 3 | Alumkadavu | Bindu Dharman | INC | UDF |
| 4 | Plakkad | T. S. Binoy | BJP | NDA |
| 5 | Farmers Bank | Mini Subhash | BJP | NDA |
| 6 | Kundumon | Nisar Chirakkada | INC | UDF |
| 7 | Adichanalloor | Sudhabhai | CPI(M) | LDF |
| 8 | Velichikala | Shaji L | INC | UDF |
| 9 | Kumalloor | Sheeja J L | INC | UDF |
| 10 | Kattachal | Lathika Shivadasan | CPI(M) | LDF |
| 11 | Kaithakuzhi | S. Sreelal | BJP | NDA |
| 12 | Mylakkadu | Raghunathan Pillai R | BJP | NDA |
| 13 | Ethikkara | Shijila Safeer | CPI(M) | LDF |
| 14 | Manamkunnu | Sandhya Kumari | CPI(M) | LDF |
| 15 | Ottaplamoodu | Jinokki Edward | CPI(M) | LDF |
| 16 | Kottiyam South | Thasbeena Shajan | CPI(M) | LDF |
| 17 | West Mylakkad | R. Kalajadevi | INC | UDF |
| 18 | Kottiyam East | Rupesh Kumar | BJP | NDA |
| 19 | Venmanichira | R. Sajan | INC | UDF |
| 20 | Kottiyam | J. Saraswathi | CPI(M) | LDF |
| 21 | Thazhuthala South | Ajmeer | CPI(M) | LDF |
Kottiyam town and Adichanalloor Panchayath
A major portion of Kottiyam town is located in Adichanalloor Panchayath. Adichanalloor is a special grade grama panchayath in Kollam.
Institutions for higher education
- OGTM Skills Academy, Kottiyam[1]
- S.N Polytechnic College, Kottiyam
- Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam
- N. S. Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences
Hospitals
- Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam
- N. S. Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences
- Holycross Hospital, Kottiyam
- KIMS Health, Kottiyam
