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Paika

Coordinates: 9°39′0″N 76°43′0″E / 9.65000°N 76.71667°E / 9.65000; 76.71667
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Paika
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Coordinates: 9°39′0″N 76°43′0″E / 9.65000°N 76.71667°E / 9.65000; 76.71667
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Population
 • Total
8,978
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-35
Nearest cityKottayam, Palai, Kanjirappally
Lok Sabha constituencyKottayam

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.

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