Kottiyam

Kottiyam is one of the fast developing suburban towns located at the southern end of Kollam city in Kollam district, Kerala, India. The town is home to many popular educational institutions, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. Kottiyam is strategically located and therefore a regular stopover for long-distance travellers wishing to freshen up during their journeys.

Kottiyam
Town
Kottiyam Town
Kottiyam Town
Coordinates: 8°51′44″N 76°40′12″E
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
 • TypePanchayath
 • BodyAdichanalloor, Mayyanad
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691571
Telephone code0474
Vehicle registrationKL-02
Nearest cityKollam (Quilon)
Lok Sabha constituencyKollam
Village Bank in Kottiyam

Geographical location

Kottiyam is on the National Highway 66 between Kazhakoottam town and Kollam City. There are regular bus services from Kollam City. It is at a distance of around 12 km (7.5 mi) from the City of Kollam and 11 km (6.8 mi) from Paravur Town.

The nearest major railway station is Kollam Junction.Mayyanad and Paravur railway stations are closer, but some passenger trains and a few express trains have halt there. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, 60 km (37 mi)

Kottiyam town and Adichanalloor Panchayath

A major portion of Kottiyam town is located in Adichanalloor Panchayath. Adichanalloor is a special grade Grama Panchayath in Kollam

Places of worship

Several mosques, temples and churches are situated in this area:

  • Nithya Sahaya Matha Church, Kottiyam (Perpetual Succour Catholic Church, Kottiyam)
  • Kottiyam Thazhuthala Ganapathi temple.
  • Kottiyam Sree Mahavishnu temple. Narasimhamoorthy, temple
  • Chempottu Durga & Bhadra Devi temple, kottiyam
  • Umayanalloor subramanya temple (famous for ' Aana vaal pidi')
  • Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Pullichira
  • Murukkumkavu Devi temple, kottiyam

Schools
  • Children's Friend High School, Kottiyam
  • Children's Friend Lower Primary School, Kottiyam
  • Nithya sahaya Matha Girls High School, Kottiyam
  • Nithya sahaya Matha Lower Primary School, Kottiyam
  • Auxilium ISC School, Kottiyam
  • The King's School (Cambridge International School), Kottiyam
  • Mannam Memorial NSS English Medium School, Kottiyam
  • Trinity English Medium School& Play Wing, Kottiyam. Ph.No. 0474 2532968
  • Thazhuthala Muslim UPS School, Kottiyam
  • National public school Thazhuthala Mukhathala PO kollam

Skill Training Center (Kaushal Kendra)

OGTMSA Kaushal Kendra is an Authorized Knowledge Centre & Training Partner IIIIER ( MSDE, Govt. of India ) A Govt. Skill Training Center (Kaushal Kendra), For Professional, Entrepreneur & Research. OGTMSA Kaushal Kendra Kottiyam was started in 2000 by the Ottupurayil Group For The memory of its founder Shri. Ottupurayil Surendran Muthalali, trusted tradition Since 1946 at Kottiyam . Kerala’s No.1 Real Skills Training Center. Enroll Free / Paid courses on D.Voc, B.Voc in Automotive Service Technician (EV) RPL & CSR Govt. projects based on NSQF National Level Skill Certifications.

Polytechnic college

Arts and science college
  • MMNSS College Kottiyam

MMNSS College Kottiyam was started in 1981 by the Nair Service Society in memory of its founder, Shri. Mannathu Padmanabhan. It was recognized by the University Grants Commission in 2004. As part of its extension activities, the Women's Cell, NSS and NCC units engage in free Eye testing and blood donation camps for the socially backward people of the neighbouring villages. The students have also set up a herbal garden. Though a small college, its teams in shuttle badminton, chess, cricket and football have been doing well in the intercollegiate level. The development goals set by the college for the next five years include Language lab for English, Office and Library automation and better laboratories for science subjects.

Nursing college

ITI

Sn trust pvt ITI Kottiyam

Training colleges
  • Children's Friend Teachers Training Institute,Kottiyam
  • Haneefa Kunju Memorial College Of Education, Kottiyam (Self Financing)
  • Creative Institute of fashion designing

Hospitals

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