Kottaram

Kottaram is a village located in Kanyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kottaram the word origin from Malayalam/Tamil meaning Palace. So Kottaram means not only a village but also a Palace because 18th & the beginning of the 19th century Kottaram village was ruled by Travancore Maharajas and they have constructed Guest Houses for them. In 1947 August 15 India got independence from British and Sri Vallabhai Pattel initiated to divided India as States and the states divided into Districts according to the regional language and the present Kottaram village became part of Tamil Na

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Place details

Locality: Pottalkulam
Region: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Population: 0

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Kottaram
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Tamil Nadu
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Kottaram, Tamil Nadu
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Tamil Nadu
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Kanyakumari
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.elevation_m: 48
Settlement.population_total: 9,450
Settlement.population_as_of: 2001
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.demographics_type1: Languages
Settlement.demographics1_title1: Official
Settlement.demographics1_info1: Tamil
Settlement.timezone1: IST

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Area: 4.87

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postal code: 629703

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Demographics
Schools in Kottaram
Hospitals in Kottaram
References

This village used to be a resting place for the Travancore Maharajas. This landmark, called the Chathiram (Free lodge), is occupied by businesses now. A government hospital, Sub-Register office, and Post Office are the main landmarks in the junction. There is also the small Ram temple that was built at Nandavanam (Garden of flowers). There are several temples and churches in Kottaram.