What is ottapalam famous for?

Located 35 km from Palakkad town, Ottappalam is famous for its numerous places of worship and colourful festivals. It is also home to the famous Varikkasseri Mana, where Malayalam films are shot almost round the year.

How ottapalam got its name?

The headquarters of North Malabar was at Thalassery and that of South Malabar was at Cherpulassery. The headquarters of South Malabar was later changed to Ottapalam. Thus the name Ottappalam became familiar.

Who is the collector of ottapalam?

Sikha Surendran took charge as Sub Collector, Ottapalam, on Monday.

How many panchayats are there in ottapalam?

9 Panchayats
Ottappalam consist of 71 Villages and 9 Panchayats .

What is the population of Ottapalam in Kerala?

Over the last 10 years, the population growth has been 9.2%.The Town is listed in the top 18 most populous Urban Agglomeration In Kerala. The First Defence Park in India will be established in Ottapalam KINFRA industrial park. A film district is also under discussion. The Ottapalam assembly constituency is part of Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency.

Which is the best place to visit in Ottapalam?

Varikkassey Mana, a traditionally architectured bhramin mansion is one of the local attractions and is a few kilomers away from the town. Ottapalam has also another tourist spot known as Ananganmala Eco tourism .

What is the PIN code of Kanniyampuram district?

KANNIYAMPURAM PIN CODE Place Pin Code Taluk Division District Kanniyampuram 679104 Ottappalam Ottapalam Palakkad

What was the history of the state of Ottapalam?

Ottapalam was once part of the Valluvanad Swaroopam dynasty. Valluvanad was a late medieval feudal state in what is now the state of Kerala in South India. The state extended from the Bharathapuzha River in the south to the town of Pandalur in the north during its height in the early Middle Ages.