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  Kothamangalam Location in Kerala, India Show map of Kerala Kothamangalam Kothamangalam (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:10°04′06″N76°35′44″E / 10.0683°N 76.59542°E /10.0683; 76.59542 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Antony John(LDF/CPI(M)) |
| • Chairperson, Kothamangalam Municipality | Mr. K K Tomy (CPI(M),LDF) |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.04 km2 (15.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | 38,837 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686691 |
| Telephone code | 0485 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-44 |
| Nearest city | Kochi |
| Assembly constituency | Kothamangalam |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Idukki |
| Sex ratio | 1019♂/♀ |
| Website | lsgkerala |
Kothamangalam ([koːd̪ɐmɐŋgɐlɐm]) is amunicipality[3] at the foot of the Western Ghats in theErnakulam district ofKerala,India. It is located 42 km (26.1 mi) east of the district collectorate inThrikkakara and about 218 km (135.5 mi) north of the state capitalThiruvananthapuram. As per the2011 Indian census, Kothamangalam has a population of 38,837 people, and a population density of 969/km2 (2,510/sq mi).
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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.
ThePeriyar, the largest river in Kerala, flows through the taluk. There are dams built across the Periyar atEdamalayar, Lower Periyar, andBhoothathankettu forhydroelectricity generation andirrigation 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.
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According to the2011 Census of India, Kothamangalam had a total population of 38,837,[8] 19,029 being males and 19,808 females. There are 30,067 households in the Kothamangalam municipality.[9] 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.
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 theIdukki Lok Sabha constituency;[10] until 2009, it was part ofMuvattupuzha Lok Sabha constituency. Kothamangalam is also represented in theKerala Legislative Assembly as a constituency. The panchayats in Kothamangalam Taluk areNellikuzhi, Kottapady,Pindimana,Varapetty, Pallarimangalam,Pothanikkad,Paingottoor, Kavalangad,Keerampara,Vadattupara,Kuttampuzha,andEdamalakkudy.
Private and GovernmentKSRTC buses available frequently from nearest city and neighbouring towns. The travel distance and time is taken 33 Km and 1 hour to reach nearest airportCochin International Airport
Kothamangalam lies eastern side ofKochi Sub urban,Ernakulam district and is closer toIdukki district -Adimali. NH47 lies closer to this town.
The nearest AirportCochin International Airport is situated 33 Km far from this town.
Aluva Railway Station is situated 35 Km,Kottayam Railway Station is 53 Km andErnakulam Junction is 51 Km far from this town.
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