Kottappady - Kothamangalam, Ernakulam

Kottappady is a village situated in the Kothamangalam taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothamangalam and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Kottappady village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottappady is 628039. The village covers a total geographical area of 2786 hectares and falls under the 686692 pincode. Kothamangalam is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kottappady village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kothamangalam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kottappady

According to the 2011 Census, Kottappady village had a total population of 13,512 people, including 6,710 males and 6,802 females, living in 3,357 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.84%, with male literacy at 96.78% and female literacy at 92.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,932, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kottappady

Kottappady is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kottappady

Kottappady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothamangalam to Kottappady is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Kottappady is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kottappady

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kottappady village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kottappady

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kottappady village are given below:

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