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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. 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 / 9.56667°N 76.86667°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
editThis village is situated on the banks of Manimala River; Kuttikkanam, Peermade and Thekkady Forest Reserve are close by.
Economy
editRubber is a prime crop in Koottickal, one of the first places in India where it was cultivated.
Transportation
editThe nearest airport is Cochin International Airport. The nearest railway station is Kottayam.
References
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