| Kottappuram | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kollam |
| Sex ratio | 1069 ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 30 metres (98 ft) |
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 of Kerala. 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), east by Chokkam Kuzhi and South by Kumbalam.
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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. Kottappuram is believed to be settled by first half of the 18 century.
It is a strong hold of Communist Party of India (CPI), and is currently represented by K. M. Mable of CPM. The Church has some influence in the local politics and has an active KCYM unit. The left front rules the Perayam panchayath.
Policarp Vaidyar, Fr. Joseph Cruz, Fr.Grigary Chirayarukil, T. James, Superindentend of Police (Rtd.),Yesudasan(Late) onambalam
Kundara Pallimukku - Chittumala road passes through Kottappuram. It is about 6 kilometres from Kundara Pallimukku and about 20 kilometres from Kollam city.