Koottilangadi

Neighbourhood / Town in Malappuram, Kerala, India

11°2′0″N 76°6′0″E / 11.03333°N 76.10000°E / 11.03333; 76.10000Country

IndiaStateKeralaDistrictMalappuramGovernment

• BodyPanchayathPopulation

(2011)

• Total36,602Languages

• OfficialMalayalam, EnglishTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN

676506

Vehicle registrationKL-53Nearest cityMalappuramLok Sabha constituencyMalappuramVidhan Sabha constituencyMankada

Koottilangadi is a census town and outgrowth of Malappuram in the state of Kerala, India. It is a small town situated at the confluence of Kadalundipuzha and Cherupuzha rivers, thus giving the place its name. National highway 966 (formerly NH 213), which connects Calicut with Malappuram and Palakkad, passes through Koottilangadi.Koottilangadi bridge constructed over Kadalundi river is considered as the gateway to Malappuram municipality. Koottilangadi Grama Panchayat Ward is currently owned by 19.

Demographics

As of 2011^[update] India census, Kootilangadi has a population of 36,602 with 17,734 males and 18,868 females. Though officially a panchayat, Kootilangadi being contiguous with Malappuram municipality has grown over the years to be the southern gateway of the city. There are many commercial establishments here along with a small market. There is also a Govt.UP School situated here.