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Geospatial Details
Erattupetta Municipality · Kottayam, Kerala
Latitude
Approximate geographical latitude
Longitude
Approximate geographical longitude
Municipal Area
Total municipal area
🌄 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.
Erattupetta Municipality
Approximate geographical position of the municipality on the map of Kerala.
🏠 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.
SH-32
Ettumanoor – Erattupetta – Poonjar Road
SH-44
Kanjirappally – Erattupetta – Muttom Road
SH-14
Erattupetta – Peerumedu Road
🏔️ 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.
