Kothamangalam, Kerala

10°3′48″N 76°37′12″E / 10.06333°N 76.62000°E / 10.06333; 76.62000Country IndiaStateKeralaDistrictErnakulamGovernment • Member of Legislative AssemblyAntony John(LDF/CPI(M)) • Chairperson, Kothamangalam MunicipalityMr. K K Tomy (CPI(M),LDF)Area • Total40.04 km² (15.46 sq mi)Population38,837Languages • OfficialMalayalam, EnglishTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PINTelephone code0485Vehicle registrationKL-44Sex ratio1019 ♂/♀Websitenot%20available

Kothamangalam ([koːd̪ɐmɐŋgɐlɐm]) is a municipality^[3] in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 31 km (19.3 mi) east of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about 177 km (110.0 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kothamangalam has a population of 38,837 people, and a population density of 969/km² (2,510/sq mi).

Etymology

Geography

Kothamangalam is situated in the eastern part of the Ernakulam district. According to the division of the geographical regions of Kerala, Kothamangalam is in a mid-land region.^[4] The general topography is hilly.

The Periyar, the largest river in Kerala, flows through the taluk. There are dams built across the Periyar at Edamalayar, Lower Periyar, and Bhoothathankettu for hydroelectricity generation and irrigation purposes. The current Kothamangalam region was historically known as Malakhachira (മാലാഖച്ചിറ).^[5][6] Kothamangalamar, a small river which flows through the town joins Kaliyar and Thodupuzhayar to form the Muvattupuzhayar, which is the second largest river in Ernakulam.

Neighboring cities & towns

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Kothamangalam had a total population of 114,574,^[7] 56,753 being males and 57,821 females. There are 30,067 households in the Kothamangalam municipality.^[8] The literacy rate of Kothamangalam Agglomeration is 95.24%, in comparison to the national urban average literacy in India of 85%. The literacy rate of males and females were 97.04% and 93.48% respectively. There were 98,398 who were literate, of which 49,412 were males and the remaining 48,986 were females.

Administration

The Kothamangalam municipality was formed in 1978 and is the headquarters of the taluk. The municipality has an area of 40.04 km² (15.46 sq mi) and is divided into 31 electoral wards. Elections to the local self bodies are held once every five years. From the elected municipal councilors, a chairman and vice-chairman are elected.

Kothamangalam is part of the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency;^[9] until 2009, it was part of Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha constituency. Kothamangalam is also represented in the Kerala Legislative Assembly as a constituency. The panchayats in Kothamangalam Taluk are Nellikuzhi, Kottapady, Pindimana, Varapetty, Pallarimangalam, Pothanikkad, Paingottoor, Kavalangad, Keerampara, Vadattupara, Kuttampuzha, and Edamalakkudy.

Education

Transport

Air

Cochin International Airport is located at Nedumbassery, and services both domestic and international flights.^[10] It is the first international airport in India to be built without central government funds,^[11] and is the world's first fully solar energy powered airport.

Gallery

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  Mar Thoma Jacobite Syrian Cheriapally, is a Jacobite Church Situated In The Centre Of The City Of Kothamangalam
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  Marth Mariyam Jacobite Syrian Sonoroo Cathedral Great Church, is a Jacobite Church Situated In The Centre Of The City Of Kothamangalam
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  Rainy Evening in the city Of Kothamangalam In the month of June
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  Aerial view of kothamangalam Private Bus Stand On A Evening
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  Bhoothathankettu Dam On A Rainy Evening
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  St. George's Cathedral, is a Catholic Church In The Centre Of Kothamangalam City
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  Revenue Tower Of Kothamangalam Near the Private Bus Stand
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  Aerial view of kothamangalam Cheriya palli

Villages

• Chathamattam^[12]
• Eramalloor
• Keerampara
• Kottappady
• Kothamangalam
• Kuttampuzha
• Neriamangalam
• Pidavoor
• Pindimana
• Pothanikkad
• Thrikkariyoor
• Varappetty
• PALLARIMANGALAM

References

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North	Edappal Thavanur Puthanathani Kottakkal Angadipuram Mankada Kuttippuram Karipur Areekode Wandoor Vengara Vallikkunnu Olavanna Kunnamangalam Thamarassery Thiruvambady Kodencheri Balussery Perambra Nadapuram Kuttiady Lakkidi Vythiri Chundale Meppadi Kottappadi Part Muttil Padinharethara Meenangadi Panamaram Pulpally Peravoor Dharmadom Anjarakkandy Muzhappilangad Azhikode Cherukunnu Pappinisseri Kalliasseri Irikkur Alakode Thrikaripur Cheruvathur Bekal Udma Vellarikundu Parappa Karadka Kumbla Mangalpady Uppala Manjeshwar
Central	Peermade Vandiperiyar Kumily Rajakkad Munnar Devikulam Adimali Kolenchery Puthencruz Kunnathunad Kalady Malayattoor Chottanikkara Udayamperoor Varappuzha Sreemoolanagaram Nedumbassery Mala Kodakara Puthukkad Manaloor Pavaratty Chelakkara Vadakkencherry Alathur Nemmara Puthunagaram Malampuzha Sreekrishnapuram Lakkidi-Perur Thrithala
South	Parassala Balaramapuram Kattakada Chirayinkeezhu Kilimanoor Parippally Chathannoor Kottiyam Kundara Neendakara Chavara Oachira Sasthamkotta Kunnathur Anchal Kadakkal Pathanapuram Thenmala Kulathupuzha Kozhencherry Konni Ranni Mallapally Kumbanad Aranmula Kulanada Omallur Vadasserikara Parumala Mannar Charummoodu Ambalappuzha Mararikulam Aroor Kanjirappally Erumely Mundakayam Vazhoor Karukachal Pampady Puthuppally Kuravilangad Uzhavoor Thalayolaparambu Kaduthuruthy

Historical regions