Athipotta

Athipotta

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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Athipotta is a small village near Alathur in the Palakkad district of Kerala state, south India. It's about 30 km from Palakkad town and 10 km from Alathur. The location was called "South Malabar" by the British Colonial administration.

Economy

Traditionally, the primary economic activity of this village has been rice cultivation, manufacturing of ceramic tiles and vegetable farming. More recently, there has been a shift towards private, commercial enterprises such as textile shops, grocery shops and telecommunication units. Being a small unit of political administration, a Panchayat, the local government is run by various representatives of the village.

Religious place

Athipotta is famous for the Mangottu Kavu Temple. The village activities are centered around this Hindu temple. There has been continuous progress at the temple and in the village due to the influx of devotees from around the world.

The nearest airport is in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.


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