It is a panchayat organized in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. This panchayat covers the entire Chottanikkara region. Chottanikkara is also a part of the metropolitan area of Cochin city. The famous Chottanikkara asylum is run in this city. The city traffic of Kochi is particularly linked to Chottanikkara.
Chottanikkara Government School Stadium is believed to be one of the most famous stadiums in Ernakulam. The shooting range at Eruveli Pallippurathu mana Chottanikara panchayath was voted the best panchayath. There are many places of interest to visit in this town. Visitors come here with their families and companions from all over the world.