Kottangal - Mallappally, Pathanamthitta

Kottangal is a village situated in the Mallappally taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mallappally and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Kottangal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottangal is 628306. The village covers a total geographical area of 2342 hectares and falls under the 686547 pincode. Thiruvalla is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kottangal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kottangal

As per Census 2011, Kottangal village has a total population of 17,174 people, consisting of 8,209 males and 8,965 females. The village has 4,331 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,611 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15,124 literate and 2,050 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kottangal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kottangal

Kottangal 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 Kottangal

Kottangal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruvalla, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvalla to Kottangal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Kottangal 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 Kottangal

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

Health Facilities in Kottangal

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

FAQs about Kottangal