Kottangal
Kottangal is a small village in Mallappally Taluk of Pathanamthitta District in India. River Manimala flows through the boundary of Kottangal Panchayath which separates it from Kottayam District. Kottangal Devi Temple is situated in near Mallappally and is dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. Temple has a history of about 1500 years with the famed Padayani held annually. "Orakkanpaara" is an unexplored scenic spot with a beautiful waterfall in Kottangal Panchayath which is famous for waterfall and spending holiday time for family and friends. "Nagappaara" is also an unexplored place in the Kottangal Panchayath. It is located about 3 km from Maramkulam (chunkappara-perumpetty road). It is explored and famous for a picnic spot in Pathanamthitta district. Nagappaara is located on the border of Pothen puzha forest division.
Kottangal | |
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Village | |
A depiction of Paala Bhairavi in Kottangal padayani | |
Kottangal Location in Kerala, India Kottangal Kottangal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°27′0″N 76°44′0″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Panchayat | Kottangal |
| Named for | Kottangal padayani |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.08 km2 (8.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 17,484 |
| • Density | 735/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-28, KL-62 |
| Literacy | 96.51% |
| Nearest cities | Mallappally, Ranni |
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