Kothamangalam Municipality

Kothamangalam Municipality is the municipal government of Kothamangalam, a town in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located in Kothamangalam taluk, on the banks of the Kothayar river. The town is known by the nickname "Gateway to the High Ranges" (Hai Range) and lies at the eastern border of Ernakulam district. The municipality administers the town and provides civic services to its residents. The town has historical significance dating back about 2,500 years, with importance from the Megalithic period. In ancient times, Kothamangalam was the capital of the early Chera kings. The name Kothamangalam is linked to several possible origins: the Chera kings' title "Kotha", the Bhadrakali deity at Valiyakavu temple also called "Kotha", or the Kothayar river that flows through the town. The Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva temple, one of the 108 Shiva temples, is located in the town. As a municipality, it is a state-owned local body under the Government of Kerala. Its jurisdiction is bounded by Keezhambara and Pindimana grama panchayats to the north, Kavallangad grama panchayat to the east, the Kothayar river to the south, and Nellikuzhi grama panchayat to the west. The municipality's official website is kothamangalammunicipality.in. Notable tourist attractions near the town include the Bhuthathankettu Dam, about 10 km away, and the Idamalayar Dam, about 26 km away.

Kothamangalam has a history spanning about 2,500 years, with significance dating back to the Megalithic period. In ancient times, it served as the capital of the early Chera kings. After the Chera rule, the region came under the control of local chieftains known as Karthakkal, and for several centuries the area's history is less documented. The region was important for Jainism and Buddhism. The town is home to the Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva temple, one of the 108 Shiva temples. The name Kothamangalam may derive from the Chera kings' title "Kotha", the Bhadrakali deity at Valiyakavu temple (also called "Kotha"), or the Kothayar river. The municipality was formed to administer the town, and its official website is kothamangalammunicipality.in. The town is known as the "Gateway to the High Ranges" and is located at the eastern border of Ernakulam district.

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