title: Kottukkal
text: # Kottukkal
  
  Kottukkal is a village in Kollam district of Kerala, India. The historical importance of the village is linked to Kottukal cave temple, built before 800 CE. The village comes under Ittiva panchayath and it is the most prominent town in this panchayath. The village has many libraries such as Safder Hashmi library and Kairaly library. Attractions include the district agricultural farm. Ancient temples here include more than 6 temples surrendered in 3 kilometers of Kottukkal, such as the Cave temple.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  As of 2001 India census, Kottukkal had a population of 18227 with 8669 males and 9558 females .
  
  