Kottiyam

Kottiyam is a suburban town located at the southern end of Kollam city in Kollam district, Kerala, India. The town is home to many popular educational institutions, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. Kottiyam is strategically located and therefore a regular stopover for long-distance travellers wishing to freshen up during their journeys.

Geographical location

Kottiyam is on the National Highway 66 between Kazhakoottam town and Kollam City. There are regular bus services from Kollam City. It is at a distance of around from Kollam and from Paravur.

The nearest major railway station is Kollam Junction. Mayyanad and Paravur railway stations are closer, but only some passenger trains and a few express trains halt there. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport, located at a distance of 60 km (37 mi).

Kottiyam town and Adichanalloor Panchayath

A major portion of Kottiyam town is located in Adichanalloor Panchayath. Adichanalloor is a special grade grama panchayath in Kollam.

Institutions for higher education

*OGTM Skills Academy, KottiyamOGTM Kaushal Kendra
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* S.N Polytechnic College, Kottiyam
* Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam
* N. S. Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences

Hospitals

* Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam
* N. S. Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences
*Holycross Hospital, Kottiyam
*KIMS Health, Kottiyam

References

External links

{{Kollam district

Cities and towns in Kollam district