Living in Kottayam (Kerala)
Kottayam (Kerala) is a large place in Kerala, India, home to 55,374 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 6%, #178 of 3,335), movers on a budget (top 8%, #288 of 3,608), people who put healthcare first (top 14%, #445 of 3,335).
Residents55,374
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport64 km (Cochin International)
Nearest city of 100k+19 km
Within 30 km1,144,700 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line50.2 km
Distance to New Delhi2,115 km
Within 10 km330,309 people
Winter daylight11 h 34 min, sunset 13:39
See Kottayam (Kerala) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kottayam (Kerala)
- The Laccadive Sea is 6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 34 min and sets around 13:39; in late June it sets around 15:16.
How Kottayam (Kerala) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Kerala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,407 of 3,335 | #79 of 350 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #533 of 3,608 | #114 of 351 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #812 of 3,335 | #68 of 350 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,111 of 3,335 | #78 of 350 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #178 of 3,335 | #107 of 350 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #504 of 3,335 | #121 of 350 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,473 of 3,608 | #149 of 351 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #556 of 2,738 | #69 of 292 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #608 of 2,471 | #70 of 280 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #564 of 2,212 | #70 of 264 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #506 of 3,608 | #134 of 351 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #863 of 2,549 | #124 of 283 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #677 of 2,006 | #64 of 245 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #725 of 3,335 | #118 of 350 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #288 of 3,608 | #104 of 351 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #595 of 2,212 | #60 of 264 | Map |
| Expat professional | 66 | #496 of 3,608 | #114 of 351 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #445 of 3,335 | #77 of 350 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #2,963 of 3,608 | #218 of 351 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #971 of 3,608 | #174 of 351 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #689 of 3,608 | #115 of 351 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #2,841 of 3,608 | #190 of 351 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #278 of 3,608 | #32 of 351 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #498 of 3,608 | #93 of 351 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,832 of 3,608 | #113 of 351 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #381 of 884 | #173 of 330 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #629 of 3,608 | #153 of 351 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #708 of 2,738 | #127 of 292 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Aymanam 3 km
- Perumbaikad 4 km
- Vijayapuram 4 km
- Nattakam 5 km
- Chengalam 6 km
- Panachikkad 7 km
- Puthuppally 7 km
- Ettumānūr 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.