Kottayil family is a great family progressing both in wealth and culture. It was established on the firm ground of spirituality. As we look back at its former history, such great personalities like venerable Mathai Kathanar, Bahanan Kathanar, Mathen Kathanar, Koruth Thoma Kathanar were the former patriarchs of the family. It is also a well-known fact that the great Apostle Saint Thomas had personally ordained their ancestors as priests.

Now this family consists of around 700 members in its 150 families and branches. The Kottayil family commands a foremost position in education and also in agriculture. Many of the family members have attained higher education and high positions. All of the members of the Kottayil family lead a respectful and blessed life..