Kottayam district, Administrative district in Kerala, India
Kottayam district extends across hills, valleys, and backwaters, featuring extensive rubber plantations that contribute to India's natural rubber production.
The district emerged from the former Travancore-Cochin region and became an independent administrative unit following Kerala's state reorganization in 1956.
The establishment of CMS College in 1817 marked Kottayam's transformation into an educational hub, leading to its current status with a 99.66% literacy rate.
The district connects to major cities through regular train services from Kottayam Railway Station and maintains an extensive network of public transportation.
Kottayam district houses India's first Malayalam printing press, established in 1821, making it instrumental in developing Malayalam literature and journalism.
Location: Kerala
Capital city: Kottayam
Shares border with: Ernakulam district, Alappuzha district, Idukki district, Pathanamthitta district
Website: http://kottayam.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 9.59500,76.53100
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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