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Cholathadam is a rural area in Kottayam district of the state of Kerala, India. It is part of the village of Poonjar Thekkekara,[1] located 15 km (9.3 mi) from the town Erattupetta. It is flanked by Koottickal on the east and Vengathanam Estate / Chotty on the west.

Cholathadam
Village
Coordinates: 9°39′12″N 76°48′55″E / 9.65333°N 76.81528°E / 9.65333; 76.81528
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686582
Vehicle registrationKL-05/KL-35
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest cityPoonjar, Mundakayam, Koottickal
Literacy100%%
Lok Sabha constituencyPathanamthitta

Cholathadam is situated in Poonjar Mundakkayam Root,[clarification needed] 10 km (6.2 mi) from Poonjar and 10 km (6.2 mi) from Mundakkayam. Cholathadam consists of Cholathadam East, Chakkippara and Kaithakulam.

History

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The ancestors who got the land from the King of Poonjar Dynasty, cultivated there and made a good culture and civilization. The first ancestors are from the families of Vilakkunnel and Vadayattu. This is a place where Christians and Hindus live unitedly.

Landmarks

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Cholathadam is home to St. Mary's Church,[2] which was newly constructed in 2014. It also has two temples, one nursery school, one DST Convent and the Gramodayam Library.

References

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  1. ^ "EVENT REPORT ON "EXTREME RAINFALL OVER KERALA" OCTOBER 2021" (PDF). sdma.kerala.gov.in. KERALA STATE DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Cholathadam Church". Eparchy of Palai. Retrieved 25 May 2024.