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Kottayam

കോട്ടയം
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Area · — km²
Population · 19,74,551
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About the district

Kottayam — district of Kerala

Kottayam is a district in Kerala. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kottayam

Backwaters, spice plantations, and Syrian Christian heritage with historic churches.

District HQ
Kottayam

Must-visit places in Kottayam

park

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Wetland bird sanctuary on Lake Vembanad hosting migratory and resident bird species.

  • temple
    St. Mary's Church, Kottayam

    Ancient Syrian Christian church dating to the 4th century with rich architectural heritage.

  • lake
    Vembanad Lake

    Kerala's largest backwater lake offering scenic houseboat cruises and water activities.

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Then & Now

Kottayam district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,09,158
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
16,61,399
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,46,899
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
4,08,991
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 100 villages

Kottayam district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,92,673Census 2011
Female population
7,16,485Census 2011
Sex ratio
1034 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,46,899Census 2011
SC population
1,19,360Census 2011
ST population
19,698Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
16,61,399+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,08,991RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,39,176Census 2011
Cultivators
39,616Census 2011
Agri labourers
38,839Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,162 / 2,32,91615% complete
SBM-G toilets
37,207Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kottayam district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
63 of 100 villages have notable places mapped · 63%
  • School· 29
  • Hospital· 10
  • High school· 8
  • Temple· 7
  • College· 4
  • PHC· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kottayam district.

Browse by mandal

All 5 mandals of Kottayam

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100 villages · 71 GPs
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Top villages in Kottayam

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kottayam

How many mandals and villages are in Kottayam district?

Kottayam district has 5 mandals and 100 revenue villages across 71 gram panchayats in Kerala.

Where is the headquarters of Kottayam district?

The district headquarters of Kottayam is —.

What is the pincode of Kottayam district?

Kottayam district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kottayam may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kottayam fall under?

Kottayam district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kottayam district?

Kottayam district had a population of 19,74,551 per the 2011 Census, across 100 villages.

When was Kottayam district formed?

Kottayam district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kottayam district?

Major rivers in Kottayam district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Kottayam

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