Koottilangadi

Koottilangadi
Neighbourhood / Town
Koottilangadi Town, Malappuram
Koottilangadi Town, Malappuram
Koottilangadi is located in Kerala
Koottilangadi
Koottilangadi
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°2′0″N 76°6′0″E / 11.03333°N 76.10000°E / 11.03333; 76.10000
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Government
 • BodyPanchayath
Population
 (2011)
 • Total36,602
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
676506
Vehicle registrationKL-53
Nearest cityMalappuram
Lok Sabha constituencyMalappuram
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMankada

Koottilangadi is a census town and outgrowth of Malappuram in the state of Kerala, India. It is a small town situated at the confluence of Kadalundipuzha and Cherupuzha rivers, thus giving the place its name. National highway 966 (formerly NH 213), which connects Calicut with Malappuram and Palakkad, passes through Koottilangadi.Koottilangadi bridge constructed over Kadalundi river is considered as the gateway to Malappuram municipality. Koottilangadi Grama Panchayat Ward is currently owned by 19.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census, Kootilangadi has a population of 36,602 with 17,734 males and 18,868 females. Though officially a panchayat, Kootilangadi being contiguous with Malappuram municipality has grown over the years to be the southern gateway of the city. There are many commercial establishments here along with a small market. There is also a Govt.UP School situated here.

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