Maruthadi

Maruthadi or Maruthady is a coastal town situated in the city of Kollam, Kerala, India. The place is very famous in the state for its fishing activities. The presence of Kattaka Kayal, a two-km long stream that once served as the lifeline for most of the commercial activities at Sakthikulangara and the 36-acre Vattakayal are making Maruthadi an important tourism spot in the city.

Location

 * Ramankulangara (NH-47) - 2.8 km
 * Andamukkam City Bus Stand - 7.3 km
 * Kollam KSRTC Bus Station - 6.4 km
 * Kollam Junction railway station - 7.6 km
 * Kollam Port - 6.2 km
 * Chinnakada - 6.9 km
 * Kadappakada - 8.6 km
 * Thirumullavaram - 4 km

Kollam Port City Project
The Kerala Government has decided to develop the City of Kollam as a "Port City of Kerala". They have decided to do a face lift of the Maruthadi-Eravipuram area of the city as part of the "Kollam Port City" project. Sports, Fishing, Tourism and entertainment projects will be implemented in this region as part of the project