Kottakkal, an Eranadan village, is located on the western side of Malappuram, the district head quarters. Even though effervescent with the arrogance of city life in it's veins, Kottakkal sustains it's serenity, lingering on with the lost memories of bygone grandeur. Just walk through the alleys of this village where history slumbers. You could hear the footsteps of centuries of Kerala history rustling in it's glades.

The latest documented statistics regarding housing in the municipality is available from the census data of 2011. As per this there are 35,417 households in Kottakkal. The average area of the houses in municipality is between 45-150 M2.

Different housing schemes implemented in the Kottakkal under different schemes

1. Bhavanapadhathi General

Under the scheme of Janakeeyasuthrana municipality gave financial assistance of 200000/- for the houses with a range of 25-60m2 for Bhavanapadhathi General. In the housing survey at the first stage there are 278 beneficiaries. When ration card became an essential criterion, the number beneficiaries reduced to 169. Out of 169 beneficiaries, 140 completed. This scheme provided the assistance for beneficiary who had land.

2. Bhavanapadhathi General

Under the scheme of Janakeeyasuthrana municipality gave financial assistance of 200000/- for the houses with a range of 25-60m2 for Bhavanapadhathi General. In the housing survey at the first stage there are 62 beneficiaries. When ration card became an essential criterion, the number beneficiaries reduced to 42. Out of 42 beneficiaries, 25 completed. This scheme provided the assistance for beneficiary who had land.

3. Ashraya

Ashraya scheme was introduced in the municipality to help the Ashrya beneficiay. In this scheme beneficiaries got 1.5 lakhs for 3 cent land purchase and 2 lakhs for house construction. 25 beneficiaries had identified and provided land and house.