Kottayam - Thalassery, Kannur
Kottayam is a village situated in the Thalassery taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. Kottayam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
Kottayam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kuthuparamba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vadakara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Kottayam Location Map
The above map shows the geographical location of Kottayam in Kannur district of Kerala.
Nearby Villages of Kottayam
Kottayam 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Eruvatti (ct) | West | 2.47 km |
| Pathiriyad (ct) | North-West | 4.16 km |
| Mangattidam (ct) | North | 4.59 km |
| Kadirur (ct) | South | 4.63 km |
| Pinarayi (ct) | West | 6.10 km |
| Paduvilayi (ct) | North | 6.91 km |
| Puthur | South-East | 7.82 km |
| Thalassery | South-West | 8.78 km |
| Mavilayi (ct) | West | 8.83 km |
| Muzhappilangad (ct) | West | 10.35 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kottayam
Kottayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thalassery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Kottayam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kottayam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kottayam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kottayam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kottayam
Where is Kottayam located?
Kottayam village is located in Thalassery Taluka, Kannur district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kottayam?
Kottayam is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kottayam?
The pincode of Kottayam is 670643.