Kottayam Taluk is a central administrative region in Kottayam district, Kerala, with Kottayam town serving as its headquarters. The taluk comprises 19 villages, including Akalakunnam, Ayarkunnam, Kumaranalloor, Meenadom, Nattakom, Pallikkathodu, Perumbaikkad, and Vijayapuram. Known for its educational institutions, publishing houses, and rubber plantations, Kottayam is often referred to as the “Land of Letters, Latex, and Lakes.”