Koothattukulam
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Koothattukulam is a municipality[1] in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located Template:Convert south of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about Template:Convert north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Koothattukulam has a population of 17,253 people, and a population density of Template:Convert.Situated at the junction of Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Idukki districts, it lies in the foothills of the Western Ghats and is part of the “Keezhmalanad” region.
The town comprises four main localities: Koothattukulam, Vadakara, Paittakulam, and Kizhakombu. It is predominantly inhabited by Syrian Christians. St. John's Orthodox Syrian church at Vadakara, Koothattukulam is one of the oldest Syrian Christian churches in Malankara. It was established in the 1096 by the Syrian Christians of Piravom Syrian Valiyapally. Economy & Agriculture
Koothattukulam’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with major crops including rubber, paddy, coconut, areca nut, ginger, turmeric, and pepper.
Tourism. The St Jude shrine(Holy Family Church) is one of the Catholic Church and Shiva Temple at Arjunan Mala are the main tourist places in Koothattukulam.
Governance
The town is governed by a municipal council, with Vijaya Sivan serving as the Chairman and Sunny Kuriakose as the Vice Chairman. The municipality has implemented various digital initiatives and welfare programs.
Nearby Attractions
Koothattukulam is in proximity to several attractions:
- Areekkal Waterfalls: A scenic waterfall located within the Ernakulam district.
- Kakkoor: A nearby village known for the Kakkoor Kalavayal, an annual agricultural festival held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham.
- Mary John Koothattukulam, Malayalam language poet who won Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions
- C. J. Thomas (1918–1960), an Indian playwright and literary critic of Malayalam literature. He was best known for his plays, Aa Manushyan Nee Thanne, Avan Venndum Varunnu and 1128-il Crime 27 which introduced modernity into Malayalam theatre. He was also a leader of the Vimochana Samaram, an anti-communist uprising against the First E. M. S. Namboodiripad ministry in Kerala.
- Shibu Chacko, Organ Donation Ambassador NHS Blood and Transplant UK[1], campaigner for organ donation awareness in the UK, was given Member of British Empire award in recognition of the community and voluntary activities.