Paika is a small town 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Palai on the Pala-Ponkunnam road of Muvattupuzha - Punalur SH:08, in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. It is part of Meenachil Taluka, known as one of the most fertile agricultural regions of Travancore. This region is part of the mid-lands (adjacent to the high ranges) of south-eastern Kerala. The main income is from agriculture, mostly rubber plantations.
Paika | |
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Coordinates: 9°39′0″N 76°43′0″E / 9.65000°N 76.71667°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Kottayam |
Population | |
• Total | 8,978 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL-35 |
Nearest city | Kottayam, Palai, Kanjirappally |
Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
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