Methala

Methala
—  city  —
Methala Location of Methala in Kerala and India
Coordinates	10°13′0″N 76°13′0″E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District(s)	Thrissur
Population	36,317 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)

Methala is a census town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Methala has been added to Kodungallur Municipality on November 11, 2009

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Methala had a population of 36,317. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Methala has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 84%. In Methala, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transportation

Methala is well connected by road to all parts of kerala. National Highway 17 passes through this town. The 4lane Kodungallur bypass (Kottapuram- Chanthapura Bypass) is under construction. Other major roads in this place are Kodungallur-Chalakudy Road (via Krishnankotta)and Kodungallur-Nedumbassery Road( Under Construction). The national waterway 3 ends at kottapuram in methala. There is a cargo terminal at kottapuram which has been built as a part of the waterway project.

Places around Methala

• Kottapuram is one of the biggest vegetable markets in kerala. It is located on the shores of Kodungallur lake.

Methala is in Thrissur district, in the state of kerala