Basic information

| Attribute | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Official Name** | Erattupetta Municipality | | **Common Name** | Erattupetta | | **Native Name(s)** | ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ട (Malayalam) | | **Nicknames** | Gateway to Vagamon | | **Geographic Level** | Town / Municipality | | **Country** | India | | **State/Province** | Kerala | | **District** | Kottayam | | **Government Type** | Municipal Council | | **Date Founded** | 2015 (Upgraded to Municipality) | | **Time Zone** | Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30) | | **Latitude** | 9.6906° N | | **Longitude** | 76.7742° E | | **Elevation** | ~24 m (79 ft) | | **Total Area** | ~8.29 sq km | | **Population** | ~29,675 (2011 Census) | | **ZIP/Postal Codes** | 686121, 686122 | | **Area Codes** | +91 4822 | | **Official Languages** | Malayalam, English | | **Currency** | Indian Rupee (INR) | | **Demonym** | Erattupettan |