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district_name=Pathanamthitta| native_name=Pathanamthitta|
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area=2,642| area=2,642|
area_magnitude=9 | area_magnitude=9 |
population=1,234,016| population_total=1,234,016|
population_year= 2001 | population_year= 2001 |
population_density= 574| population_density= 574|
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'''Pathanamthitta''' is one of the fourteen districts of ] state in ]. It was formed on ], ] with headquarters at ] town. '''Pathanamthitta''' is one of the fourteen districts of ] state_name in ]. It was formed on ], ] with headquarters at ] town.


Pathanamthitta is a ] district situated in the southern part of the state, and is bordered by ] and ] districts in the north, ] in the west, ] in the south and has a border with ] in the east. The district was made up from combining areas from the Alappuzha, Idukki and Kollam districts. Pathanamthitta is a ] district situated in the southern part of the state_name, and is bordered by ] and ] districts in the north, ] in the west, ] in the south and has a border with ] in the east. The district was made up from combining areas from the Alappuzha, Idukki and Kollam districts.


The district is part of historical ] region of Kerala. The Central Travancore consists of the South-Central districts of Pathanamthitta and (parts of) Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukky and Kollam. The district is part of historical ] region of Kerala. The Central Travancore consists of the South-Central districts of Pathanamthitta and (parts of) Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukky and Kollam.


Major towns in the district are ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. More than 50% of the geographical area is covered by forests. Major towns in the district are ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. More than 50% of the geographical area is covered by forests.


The district's name is a combination of two ] words ''pathanam'' and ''thitta'', which together mean "houses by the riverside". The district's name is a combination of two ] words ''pathanam'' and ''thitta'', which together mean "houses by the riverside".
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Pathanamthitta is a pre-dominantly agricultural district with cultivation of ], ], ], ] and ]. The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity make it suitable for rubber and tea plantations. Pathanamthitta is a pre-dominantly agricultural district with cultivation of ], ], ], ] and ]. The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity make it suitable for rubber and tea plantations.


] power plants situated in the district cater to one-third of electricity demands of Kerala state. Three important rivers Achankovil, Manimala and Pamba flow through the district. Pamba that originates from ] is considered a holy river. ] power plants situated in the district cater to one-third of electricity demands of Kerala state_name. Three important rivers Achankovil, Manimala and Pamba flow through the district. Pamba that originates from ] is considered a holy river.


Pathanamthitta holds the distinction of being declared the first polio-free district in ]. It is 10.03% urbanised. Pathanamthitta holds the distinction of being declared the first polio-free district in ]. It is 10.03% urbanised.


==Municipalities in Pathanamthitta District== ==Municipalities in Pathanamthitta District==
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Pathanamthitta district is divided into 5 Taluks: Pathanamthitta district is divided into 5 Taluks:
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== Assembly Constituencies And its Representatives== == Assembly Constituencies And its Representatives==


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* ]- Kunjukoshy Paul (District President) * ]- Kunjukoshy Paul (District President)
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== Burning Issues == == Burning Issues ==


There are demands for trifurcating Kozhencherry taluk, one of the largest taluk in Kerala state, into 3 namely - Konni, Pathanamthitta, and Kozhencherry. There are demands for trifurcating Kozhencherry taluk, one of the largest taluk in Kerala state_name, into 3 namely - Konni, Pathanamthitta, and Kozhencherry.


There are also demands for creating Pandalam taluk comprising parts of Adoor, Kozhencherry, and Mavelikara taluks; and also ] (]) taluk comprising parts of Tiruvalla, Chengannur, and ] taluks. There are also demands for creating Pandalam taluk comprising parts of Adoor, Kozhencherry, and Mavelikara taluks; and also ] (]) taluk comprising parts of Tiruvalla, Chengannur, and ] taluks.
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Place
Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta
Location of Pathanamthitta district
Population
 • Total1,234,016

Pathanamthitta is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala state_name in South India. It was formed on 1 November, 1982 with headquarters at Pathanamthitta town.

Pathanamthitta is a landlocked district situated in the southern part of the state_name, and is bordered by Kottayam and Idukki districts in the north, Alappuzha in the west, Kollam in the south and has a border with Tamil Nadu in the east. The district was made up from combining areas from the Alappuzha, Idukki and Kollam districts.

The district is part of historical Central Travancore region of Kerala. The Central Travancore consists of the South-Central districts of Pathanamthitta and (parts of) Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukky and Kollam.

Major towns in the district are Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Aranmula, Kozhencherry, Kumbanad, Konni, Pandalam, Adoor, Ranni, Vadasserikkara, Sabarimala, Mallappally and Parumala. More than 50% of the geographical area is covered by forests.

The district's name is a combination of two Malayalam words pathanam and thitta, which together mean "houses by the riverside".

Pathanamthitta is a pre-dominantly agricultural district with cultivation of coconut, rubber, paddy, pepper and tea. The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity make it suitable for rubber and tea plantations.

Hydroelectric power plants situated in the district cater to one-third of electricity demands of Kerala state_name. Three important rivers Achankovil, Manimala and Pamba flow through the district. Pamba that originates from Sabarimala is considered a holy river.

Pathanamthitta holds the distinction of being declared the first polio-free district in India. It is 10.03% urbanised.

Municipalities in Pathanamthitta District

Other fast-developing towns in Pathanamthitta district are:

Taluks in Pathanamthitta District

Pathanamthitta district is divided into 5 Taluks:

District Panchayath Office Bearers

Assembly Constituencies And its Representatives

Major Political Parties and its District Chiefs in Pathanamthitta

Burning Issues

There are demands for trifurcating Kozhencherry taluk, one of the largest taluk in Kerala state_name, into 3 namely - Konni, Pathanamthitta, and Kozhencherry.

There are also demands for creating Pandalam taluk comprising parts of Adoor, Kozhencherry, and Mavelikara taluks; and also Upper Kuttanad (Edathua) taluk comprising parts of Tiruvalla, Chengannur, and Kuttanad taluks.

There are also a demand for the formation of new districts like Edanadu or Tiruvalla, comprising parts of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam districts.

There is another for the creation of Sabarimala district compring the eastern hilly regions of Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukky districts.

Places of tourist interest

  • Pandalam is famous for its ancient castles and also for its holiness. It is famous because it is believed to be the home of Lord Ayyapa of Sabarimala.Pandalam was the capital of the ancient Travancore kingdoms. It was established around 79 ME (903 AD).The World-famous Pilgrim Town of Central Travancore. Site of the Pandalam Palace. Golden Casket (the sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa) are kept here.
  • Mannadi It is situated 13 km from Adoor. This is where Veluthampi Dalawa, the renowned freedom fighter of Travancore, spent his last days. The ancient Bhagavathy Temple here has some exquisite stone sculptures. The annual festival is held in February/March. The Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folk Arts functions here.
  • Perunthenaruvi Water falls The spectacular waterfalls pludge down into a ravine from a rocky height of 60 - 100 ft. It is accessible by bus from Kollam
  • Aranmula - venue of the annual boat race on the Pamba river; the place is also famous for its metal mirrors (Aranmula kannadi)
  • Kakki - reservoir surrounded by forests abounding in elephants and tigers
  • Kaviyoor - Famous for the Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple and the Rock Cut CaveTemple
  • Konni - Elephant Cage.A hill town, Konni is famous for timber trade and wild elephant training centre.This is a charming town with lush meadows and hills stands on the bank of river Achakovil. It is surrounded by clove and pepper plantations. Elephants trapped from the forest area are also tamed here
  • Maramon - the river-bed of the Pampa here witnesses the annual Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia
  • Sabarimala - abode of Lord Ayyappa, which receives about 10 million pilgrims every year
  • Manjinikkara - a bishop who came in early 1900s from Antioch to settle a dispute between two Christian congrgations later died and was buried here.Thousands of followers assemble on foot every year from various parts of the country during second week of February to commemorate the events and pay their respects.

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