Kottangal

Kottangal
town
Kottangal

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°27′0″N 76°44′0″E / 9.45000°N 76.73333°E / 9.45000; 76.73333Coordinates: 9°27′0″N 76°44′0″E / 9.45000°N 76.73333°E / 9.45000; 76.73333
Country  India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Population (2001)
  Total 17,484[1]
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration KL-
Literacy 100%

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. Orakkampara is an unexplored scenic spot with a beautiful waterfall in Kottangal Panchayath. Kottangal devi temple is situated in near mallappally and is dedicated to goddess bhadra kali. Temple is having history of about 1500 years with the famous padayani held annually.[2]

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