- Kottappuram
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name=Kottappuram
type=Village
latd= 8.998009 | longd=76.668777
state_name=Kerala
district=Kollam
leader_title=Ward member
leader_name=K Mohanan
altitude=30
coastal_line=0
temperature=25 °C to 37 °C
population_as_of = 2001
sex_ratio=1069
area_telephone=0474
postal_code=691 503
vehicle_code_range=KL-2"Note:There are many places in Kerala with the name 'Kottappuram"'
Kottappuram is a part of the village Mulavana in
Kollam District, situated in Indian State ofKerala . It has a population of nearly 1200. It is the 7th ward of the Perayam Panchayath. To the North it is bordered by Chittumala Chira (Chira means small lake in Malayalam), west by Onambalam Cut (a deep short canal to divert flood water from Chittumala chira to Asthamudi Lake).History
As the name indicates the place is the other side of the fort (Kotta - Fort, Appuram - otherside), which was standing until the late 60's and later demolished for building Onambalam Cut. The mud fort was used by the local Mathilakam dynasty in the British era. It is believed to be settled by first half of the 18 century.
Politics
It is a strong hold of
Communist Party of India (CPI), but for the last two terms represented by popular K Mohanan, whom is a member ofIndian National Congress . The Church has some influence in the local politics and has an active KCYM unit. The left front rules the Perayam panchayath. In the last election the seat was taken over by CPI(M) from CPI but they managed to reach only in the third position with CPI supporting INC-K. INC-K came second.
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