| Coordinates | 8.5033°N 77.0852°E |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram district |
| Governing body | Kattakada Grama Panchayath |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 22.54 km² |
| Population total | 40,448 |
| Population as of | 2011 |
| Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 695572 |
| Telephone code | 0471 |
| Registration plate | KL-74 |
Kattakada is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It is situated 13 km north of Neyyattinkara town, 18 km south of Nedumangad town and 20 km east of the Capital City, Thiruvananthapuram.[citation needed]
There is also a Tehsil/Taluk called Kattakada. It comprises 14 revenue villages and 12 Panchayats that surround the town. This taluk was formed in February 2014.[1]
The place name Kattakkada is derived from the Kattaal Devi Temple situated in the town. The word Kattaal in Malayalam translates to Wild Banyan Tree.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Capital Gets Kattakkada Taluk Today – The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-11.