Sasthamcotta Agriculture
Sasthamcotta has a prominent place in the field of agriculture. The principal crops are paddy, tapioca, coconut, rubber, pepper, banana, cashew etc. Cashew and Tapioca are important crops of Sasthamcotta, cultivated mainly in dry land. Nediyavila, Chakkuvalli, Muthupilakkad Cheloor Puncha, Manakkara, Kumaranchira, Pallisserikkal, Tholikkal etc are the main agricultural fields. Cheloor Puncha cultivation is a festive occasion for farmers. Sasthamcotta Agricultural Development Bank, Co-operative Societies and Krishi Bhavan are the major agricultural support institutions in Sasthamcotta.
Fisheries : Anjilimood and Rajagiri are important fishermen colonies in Sasthamcotta. There is a Co-operative society for fishermen in Sasthamcotta (Near Filter house).
Director Of Agriculture, Agriculture Office - 0476-2837191
Assistant Director Of Agricultuer, Sasthamcotta - 0476-2837170
Sasthamcotta Primary Cooperative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank Ltd. No.Q.3, - 0476-2830335
Irrigation
Two major lakes (Sasthamkotta lake and Cheloor lake) and Kallada River help agricultural irrigation in Sasthamcotta / Kunnathoor Taluk. Kallada Irrigation Project (KIP) is conceived to utilize the water of Kallada river for irrigation purposes.