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Jun 22, 2024 · District at a Glance. Area: 2208 sq km. Population: 19,74,551. Literacy Rate: 97.21%
Kottayam district comprises six municipal towns: Kottayam, Changanassery, Pala, Erattupetta, Ettumanoor, and Vaikom. It is the only district in Kerala that does not border either the Arabian Sea or another Indian state.
Kottayam ( IPA: [ko:ʈ:ayam]) is a city in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters of the district and is located about 151 km (93.8 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kottayam has a population of 489,615 people, and a population density of 4,533/km 2 (11,740/sq mi).
Kottayam is a wonderful district in Central Kerala bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west. Kuttanad is blessed with serene backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, hills and hillocks, rubber plantations and many more attractions.
Feb 14, 2020 · Top Attractions in Kottayam. See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple. 137. Religious Sites. By 791surajv.
Jan 1, 2007 · Kottayam district is the nerve centre of Kerala’s newspaper industry. The majestic Vembanad Lake and the stunning backwaters of Kumarakom are its prime attractions. The district is also noted for Christian missionaries.
Jun 22, 2024 · Geography. Kottayam district has a total area of 2208 sq. km. The district is naturally divided into high land, midland and lowland, the bulk being constituted by the midland regions. Meenachil and Kanjirappally Taluks have high land and midland areas while Kottayam, Changanassery and Vaikom Taluks have midland and lowland areas.
