Koottickal

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
Village
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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.

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.