Koottala
Koottala | |
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Village | |
![]() ![]() Koottala Location in Kerala, India | |
Coordinates: 10°36′00.72″N 76°32′59.67″E / 10.6002000°N 76.5499083°ECoordinates: 10°36′00.72″N 76°32′59.67″E / 10.6002000°N 76.5499083°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Thrissur |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 680652[1] |
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Koottala Sri Mahavishnu Temple
Koottala is a village in Thrissur district, Kerala, India.[2] As of 30 December 2009, the village had a population of 2594 people spread over 572 households.[3] The name Koottala coming from the language Malayalam Aal (Banyan tree), because once upon a time there were a lot of banyan trees. Koottala Sri Mahavishnu Temple is located only 800 metres from Koottala Centre and one Karthyayani temple also located here with a big 'old Pala tree'.
Koottala is also known for many Christian churches. Prominent among them are Pentecostal churches such as IPC Thabore Koottala East, IPC Koottala West.
References[]
- ^ "Kootala-Trichur B.O". Indian Postal Service. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
- ^ "God's own cure". The Financial Express. 7 March 1999. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
- ^ "Rural Water Supply Programme, Thrissur, Yearly Status Report". Dept. of Drinking Water Supply, Government of India. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
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- Villages in Thrissur district
- Suburbs of Thrissur city
- Thrissur district geography stubs