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Kottiyam is one of the fast developing suburban towns located at the southern end of
Kollam city in
Kollam district, Kerala
Kollam district (), (formerly Quilon district) is one of 14 districts of the state of Kerala, India. The district has a cross-section of Kerala's natural attributes; it is endowed with a long coastline, a major Laccadive Sea seaport and an in ...
, 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.
Geographical location
Kottiyam is on the
National Highway 66
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Australia
* Barkly Highway (Northern Territory)
* Riddoch Highway
Canada
* Alberta Highway 66
* Highway 66 (Ontario)
Finland
* Kantatie 66 (Orivesi — Lapua)
France
* A66 autoroute
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* Bundesa ...
between
Kazhakoottam
Kazhakoottam is a major suburb in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala state, India. The largest IT Park of the country in terms of developed area Technopark along with Technocity an upcoming integrated IT township is situated here. ...
town and
Kollam
Kollam (), also known by its former name Quilon , is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The city i ...
City. There are regular bus services from Kollam City. It is at a distance of around from
the City of Kollam and from
Paravur Town.
The nearest major railway station is Kollam Junction.
Mayyanad
Mayyanad is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India.
Mayyanad is located in the south western suburbs of Kollam district, Kollam city about south of the city centre and north of Paravur Town. Mayyanad can be reached by ...
railway station is closer, but some passenger trains and a few express trains have halt there. The nearest airport is
Trivandrum International Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , is an international airport which serves Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Established in 1932, it is the first airport in the state of Kerala and fifth international airport of In ...
,
Kottiyam town and Adichanalloor Panchayath
A major portion of Kottiyam town is located in
Adichanalloor
Adichanalloor is a village and grama panchayat in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India.
General
India census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given ...
Panchayath. Adichanalloor is a special grade Grama Panchayath in
Kollam
Kollam (), also known by its former name Quilon , is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The city i ...
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
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
Institutions for higher education
![SN Poly (S N P T C) kottiyam in 2008](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/SN_Poly_%28S_N_P_T_C%29_kottiyam_in_2008.jpg)
*OGTM skills academy Kottiyam
Polytechnic college
*
S.N Polytechnic College, Kottiyam
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
*Holy Cross College of Nursing, Kottiyam, Kollam
ITI
Sn trust pvt ITI Kottiyam
*Bharath Matha ITI, Kottiyam
Training colleges
* Children's Friend Teachers Training Institute, Kottiyam
* Haneefa Kunju Memorial College Of Education, Kottiyam (Self Financing)
* Creative Institute
See also
* MMNSS College Kottiyam
References
External links
History of kottiyam video by rising Kottiyam Prasens Innovative SolutionsThe King's SchoolG-TEC Education KottiyamOGTM skills academy Kottiyam{{Kollam district
Cities and towns in Kollam district