Situated in the centre of Kerala, the Eparchy of Kothamangalam lies 
extended in Ernakulam and Idukkii districts surrounded by the
Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, eparchies of Irinjalakuda,
Idukki and Pala.
 

North:River Chalakudy and northern boundary of Devicolam Taluk
East : Uzhavathadam River - Cheeyapara Waterfalls - Karimanal Power             
       house - Kulamavu Dam (Eastern boundaries of Pazhampallichal,    
       Neendapara, Rajagiri and Uppukunnu parishes)
West :Eastern boundaries of Thripunithara and Vallam Proto-
      presbyterates of Ernakulam Archeparchy
South:Southern boundaries of Ramamangalam,Memuri,Marady and  
      Arakuzha Villages of Marika Kara and Purapuzha and Kar-
      imkunnam Villages,Vazhipuzha River(Kingnithodu),eastern 
      boundary of Velliamatam and southern boundary of 
      Thodupuzha Taluk
 

The Eparchy has a total population of about 726710 of which are apporximately
Catholics   231260    Jacobites   134930     Other Christians   18940
Hindus 	    227000     Muslims    118380     Hill tribals        3580
Languages spoken :Malayalam 

				Area and Population
		
	Area						
 	Population Total 		Approx.		741440
	Catholics:S.Malabar Rite	  \"		217000
	Catholics:Latin 		  \"		 12630
	Catholics:S.Malankara		  \"		  4470	             
        Orthodox and Jacobite Syrians	  \"	        135330
	Other Christians		  \"		 19000
	Hindus				  \"		227600
	Muslims				  \"	        121780
	Hill tribes			  \"		  3630

				PLACES OF WORSHIP

	Parishes and Filial Churches			   115
	Catholic Familes				 41590
	Churches of Other Rites				    45
	Religious Houses of Men				    21
	Religious Houses of Women			   189
	Orthodox and Jacobite Churches			    98
	Other Christian Churches			    97
	Hindu Temples					   175
	Mosques						   132

				PRIESTS

	Priests belonging to the Eparchy		   223
	Priests working outside				    44
	Priests out for studies				     7
	Priests Retired					    30

				SEMINARIANS

	Seminarians Total				    108
	Minor Seminarians				     42
	Students of Philosophy				     41
	Students of Theology				     20
	Students on Regency				      5

				RELIGIOUS

	Relig. Priests in Religious Houses		    96
	Relig. Brothers					    91
	Relig. Sisters					  2256
	Relig. Novices(Men)				    58
	Relig. Novices(Women)				   100
	Relig. Postulants				   142
				IN THE MISSION
			
	Secular Priests from the Eparchy		   122
	Relig.Priests from the Eparchy			   580
	Relig.Brothers					   240
	Relig.Sisters					  2570
	Relig.Seminarians				   530

			EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS(Catholics)
	
	University Colleges				     2
	  Staff Cath.				   	   245
	  Staff Total				   	   280
	  Students Cath.				  2133
	  Students Total				  3050
	Engineering College				     1
        Self financing colleges                              8
	Teacher Training College			     1
	Technical Schools				     5
	Higher Secondary Schools			    21
	  Staff Cath.				           379
	  Staff Male				           116
	  Staff Female					   263
	  Staff Total					   435	                                        Students Cath.			         20578
	  Students Male					 10779
	  Students Female				 12939
	  Students Total				 23718
	High Schools			    		    32
	  Staff Cath.				           390
	  Staff Male				           121
	  Staff Female					   269
	  Staff Total					   388
	  Students Cath.			          3422
	  Students Male					  3327
	  Students Female				  4435
	  Students Total				  7762
	  Upper Primary Schools			            25
	  Staff Cath.				           277
	  Staff Male				            72
	  Staff Female					   205
	  Staff Total					   304
	  Students Cath.				  2717
	  Students Male					  3840
	  Students Female				  3072
	  Students Total				  6912
	Lower Primary Schools			    	    45
	  Staff Cath.				           251
	  Staff Male				            36
	  Staff Female					   215
	  Staff Total					   282
	  Students Cath.				  3228
	  Students Male					  3896
	  Students Female				  3860
	  Students Total				  7756	
	Unrecognized Schools			    	     4
	  Staff Cath.				             8
	  Staff Male				             2
	  Staff Female					     7
	  Staff Total					     9
	  Students Cath.				   131
	  Students Male					   107
	  Students Female				   105
	  Students Total				   212
	Nursery Schools			    		    53
	  Staff Cath.				           101
	  Staff Total					   101
	  Students Cath.				  1469
	  Students Male					  1537
	  Students Female				  1369
	  Students Total				  2906
	SCHOOLS GRAND TOTAL				   201
	  Staff Cath.					  2157
	  Staff Total					  2981
	  Students Cath.				 27544
	  Students Total				 61492
	
	HOSTELS 					    11
	  Members					   760

			EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS(Non Catholic)
	Colleges					     6
	Training Schools				     7
	Secondary Schools				    40
	U.P.Schools					    62
	L.P.Schools					   130

			MEDICAL AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
	Hospitals					    11
	Beds						  2055	
	Dispensaries					    18
	Homes for the poor				    26
	Members						  1123