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Geospatial Details

Erattupetta Municipality · Kottayam, Kerala

 
Geographical Overview: Erattupetta Municipality is situated in the eastern part of Kottayam District, Kerala. It lies at the foothills of the Western Ghats and forms an important transition zone between the Kottayam midlands and the high-range regions.
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Latitude

9.7° N

Approximate geographical latitude

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Longitude

76.78° E

Approximate geographical longitude

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Municipal Area

18.29 km²

Total municipal area

📍 Location & Spatial Setting

🌄 Geographic Location

Erattupetta is located in the eastern part of Kottayam District. The municipality is situated close to the foothills of the Western Ghats and acts as a link between the midland areas and high-range regions of Kerala.

🏔️ Terrain & Topography

The municipality consists mainly of plains and gently undulating terrain. The eastern and peripheral areas include small hills and elevated slopes. The terrain gradually rises towards the high-range regions.

📏 Elevation

The average elevation of Erattupetta is approximately 24–36 metres above sea level. The elevation increases gradually towards the eastern high-range areas.

🌊 River & Drainage System

Erattupetta is closely associated with the Meenachil River system. The Thekkanar and Vadakkanar streams merge in the region and form part of the Meenachil River system.

🗺️ Geographic Coordinates
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Erattupetta Municipality

Approximate geographical position of the municipality on the map of Kerala.

9.7° N   |   76.78° E
🌱 Land Use & Natural Features

🏠 Residential Areas

Urban residential settlements and surrounding built-up areas.

🏪 Commercial Area

The central town area functions as an important commercial centre.

🌿 Agricultural Land

Agricultural areas and plantations are important components of the surrounding landscape.

🌳 Rubber Plantations

Rubber plantations are common in the surrounding areas of the municipality.

🌊 River Corridors

River corridors, streams and water bodies form important natural features.

🛣️ Transportation Network

Major roads connect Erattupetta with nearby towns and high-range regions.

🛣️ Transportation & Connectivity
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SH-32

Ettumanoor – Erattupetta – Poonjar Road

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SH-44

Kanjirappally – Erattupetta – Muttom Road

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SH-14

Erattupetta – Peerumedu Road

🌐 Geospatial Importance

🏔️ Gateway to High Ranges

Erattupetta provides an important geographical connection between the central Kerala midlands and the high-range regions.

🌾 Agricultural Centre

The geographical setting supports agriculture, plantations and trade in agricultural and hill-region products.

🌊 Meenachil River Basin

The municipality's development and settlement pattern are closely influenced by the Meenachil River and its associated drainage system.

🚦 Strategic Transport Location

Its road network provides connectivity to Kottayam, Pala, Kanjirappally, Mundakkayam and the high-range regions.

🌦️ Climate Characteristics
Tropical Monsoon Climate: Erattupetta experiences a tropical monsoon climate. The region receives substantial rainfall during the South-West Monsoon period. The nearby hill ranges influence the local climate and temperature conditions.
ℹ️ Source Note: The geographical and geospatial information presented on this page is based primarily on the official Erattupetta Municipality geographical details and planning documents.

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