- Muttom, Thodupuzha
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Muttom — panchayath — Coordinates 9°50′16″N 76°42′45″E / 9.8377755°N 76.7126147°ECoordinates: 9°50′16″N 76°42′45″E / 9.8377755°N 76.7126147°E Country India State Kerala District(s) Idukki Population 10,228 (2001[update]) Sex ratio 1000:1012 ♂/♀ Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
• 22 metres (72 ft)
Muttom Panchayath (Malayalam: മുട്ടം പഞ്ചായത്ത്) is a rural area in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. This place is 70 km away from Kochi. Geographically this place is part of Midland or Idanad region of Kerala. There are Ten other place name like "MUTTOM" in various parts of kerala and Tamil Nadu : (1) Thodupuzha - Muttom (2) Kanyakumari-Muttom, (3) Haripad-Muttom, (4) Cherthala-Muttom, (5) Aluva-Muttom, (6) Kannur-Muttom,payangadi (7) Thodupuzha-Ezhu-muttom (8) Coimbatore-Muttam lies in the Kongu region, near the foothills of the famous Vellingiri hills and in the banks of the Kanchi Maanadhi river (Noyyal). (9) Cuddalore-Muttam is a Village in Kattumannarkoil Taluk , Cuddalore District , Tamil Nadu State. (10)Nagapattinam-Muttam is one of the Village in Nagappattinam Taluk in Nagapattinam District in Tamil Nadu State.
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Geography
Neighboring areas/panchayaths of Muttom are east Kudayathur, west Karinkunnam, south Kadanad and Melukavu and north Edavetty.
Thodupuzha river is flowing through this village. Another important water body is Parappan thodu.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, the total population is 10,228. Muttom has an average literacy rate of 96%: male and female literacy is 96%. Population density is 402.
Economy and Infrastructure
Muttom's economy is driven by agriculture, business and small industries. Farmers in Muttom raise a number of crops, mostly rubber. Other crops such as pineapple, coconut, rice, pepper, coco, tapioca, banana, ginger, turmeric etc. are also being cultivated in plenty.
Politics
Muttom is part of Thodupuzha assembly constituency and P J Joseph is the present MLA of Thodupuzha. This place belongs to Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency) and P. T. Thomas is the present MP.
Education
Mahatma Gandhi college of University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha is located in this village. Other important education institutions in this area are Govt. Polytechnic, Technical Higher Secondary School, Govt. High School, St. Thomas High School and Shanthal Jyothi Public School.
Government High School: is an old educational institution in this village earlier it known as Sree Lakshmivilasam Sanskrita Patashala.
Places of Interest
Malankara dam: This is a gravity dam constructed across Thodupuzha river for irrigation purpose. The tail water from Moolamattom Power house is stored here and nearby one good park in under construction.
Ilaveezhapoonchira: is an attractive picnic spot around 8 km from Muttom by road (via Melukavu or Kanjar). There is a cave in the north east side of the mountain is worth seeing, a small lake (Pond) called Chira is there. The name itself saying the meaning of the place 'Ila' means Leaf, 'veezha' means never falls in poonchira because there is no trees in and around. It is also known as Kudayathoor Vindhyan or Pinthan
Rifle Shooting Range: Idukki district Rifle shooting range is situated in Muttom nearby Malankara dam.
Boating: Boating in malankara dam is an unforgettable experience.
Nadukani: Nadukani pavilion is situated near moolamattom around 22 km from muttom en route to Idukki.
Transport
Nearby airport is Cochin International Airport. Nearby railway station are Ernakulam South, Ernakulam North, Aluva and Kottayam. State Highway 33 (Kerala) - Thodupuzha- Puliyanmala road and State Highway 44 (Kerala) - Sabarimala – Neriamangalam Road are passing through this village. Muttom has an excellent network of roads which connects it to the nearby towns and cities.
Places of Worship
Temple: Thayyakkavu Bhagvati Temple, Sruee Krishnaswamy Temple, School Junction.
Chruch: St. Mery's Knanaya Catholic Chruch, Oorakkunnu. St. Mary's Othodox Syrian Chruch, Court Junction. and The Pentecostal Mission, Muttom.
Mosque: Muhayiddin Jamaath, Muttom, Sabaha Masjid, Court Junction and Malankara Makham Juma Masjid, Perumattom, Muttom.
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