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Pathanamthitta is a town situated in the very heart of the Central Travancore region of Kerala State, India.It is the administrative capital of The Pathanamthitta District. The town has a population of 38,000. It is known as the 'Pilgrim Capital of Kerala'. Pathanamthitta is a fast-developing town and business center. It is the main transport hub to the famous Hindu pilgrim center of Sabarimala. The main trunk road to Sabarimala is from Pathanamthitta. The Main Eastern Highway (Punalur-Pathanamthitta-Muvattupuzha Road/SH-08) and T.K.Road (Thiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road/SH-07) pass through Pathanamthitta. Pathanamthitta is a cosmopolitan town, with people of different faiths like Hindus, Christians, and Muslims living in harmony. Pathanamthitta District has a communal break up of Hindus 55.58%, Christians 40.35%, Muslims 4.03%.
[edit] EtymologyThe name Pathanamthitta is derived from two Malayalam words Pathanam and thitta, which together mean "houses by the riverside". Pathanamthitta town is located on the fertile banks of the River Achankovil. [edit] GeographyPathanamthitta is located at 9°16′N 76°47′E / 9.27°N 76.78°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level. 
Pathanamthitta district is bordered by Alappuzha district on west, Kottayam and Idukki districts on north, Kollam district on south and Tamil Nadu on east. Major townships around Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta is the gateway to the world-renowned pilgrim centre Sabarimala. [edit] Climate The town enjoys a tropical climate, the monsoons start in June. The months of April-May can get pretty humid. The best weather is from October to February. Pathanamthitta experiences three distinct seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. Typical summer months are from March to May. The warmest month in Pathanamthitta is April. Although summer doesn't end until May, the city often receives locally developed heavy thundershowers in May (although humidity remains high). The monsoon lasts from June to August, with moderate rainfall. Most of the heavy rainfall in the city fall between June and July, and June is the wettest month of the year. Last weeks of June is also days of floods. The three major rivers viz Pampa, Achankovil and Manimala swell with rainwater. Winter begins in December. December through February are the winter months. The lowest temperatures are experienced during January. [edit] Transportation[edit] AirThiruvanathapuram International Airport (113 km) and Cochin International Airport, at Nedumbassery, Kochi (142 km) are the nearest airports. The proposed Aranmula national Airport is just 14 km from Pathanamthitta. [edit] RailChengannur (26 km) and Thiruvalla (30 km) are the nearest railway stations. Direct Bus services to Pathanamthitta are operated right from the Chengannur railway station Arrival Gate.  [edit] RoadPathanamthitta is the meeting point of two major State Highways T.K.Road (SH - 07) and Main Eastern Highway ( Punalur-Muvattupuzha Road / SH - 08 ). The town is well connected to major towns and cities inside and outside Kerala by the State run K.S.R.T.C and private buses as well as Luxury Services. Both the KSRTC and private buses play equal roles in satisfying the transportation needs of the town. The cities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thrissur etc are connected by KSRTC services whereas hi-range townships like Punalur, Kumali, Pala and the Malabar Area of Northern Kerala are connected by private bus services. Plenty of A/C Luxury Bus services are operated from Pathanamthitta to Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore and Mumbai on a daily basis. [edit] Culture ZonePlaces around Pathanamthitta town within a distance of 15 km include Kadammanitta, Vazhamuttom, Pandalam, Manjinikara, Omallur, Malayalappuzha, Kodumthara, Muloor Smarakam, Kodumon, Cherukolpuzha, Kaipattoor, MylapraThumpamon, Maroor, Pramadom, Konni and Valamchuzhy. The places beyond these are Nilackal, Parumala, and Maramon. Pathanamthitta town lies on the road route to the pilgrim town of Sabarimala, which is 65 km away. The famous Chettikulangara temple, at Mavelikkara is about 35 km from Pathanamthitta. [edit] Refresh ZonePathanamthitta is abundantly blessed by nature with lush green plains, majestic waterfalls, mystic woods and sky high mountains. Every nook and corner here is a feast for the eyes. Only a selected few must see places are mentioned below.
Konni is a village near Pathanamthitta Town. The acres of thick forest with wild animals has now made Konni emerge as another tourist spot for safari and trekking. The animals make the forest safari very exciting. The trek to the hill top and the view from there give lots of pleasure and is an amazing sight.
Located on the Western Ghats of Sahyadri Range, Perunthenaruvi is famous for the waterfalls. [edit] Notable people from Pathanamthitta
[edit] DemographicsAs of 2001[update] India census[2], Pathanamthitta had a population of 12.34 lakh. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pathanamthitta has an average literacy rate of 93%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 96%, and female literacy is 92.5%. In Pathanamthitta, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. There are five engineering colleges and one medical college in Pathanamthitta District. The Pathanamthitta district is home for a number of famous South Asian religious spots. Sabarimala, around 65 km away from the district headquarters is famous for the Lord Ayyappa temple where lakhs of worshippers gather every year during the season from November to January. The temple shrine is also open for five days from 15-20 every English month. Maramon on the banks of the Pampa river is famous for the yearly Christian convention attended by thousands during February, and is just 12 km away. Cherukolpuzha is also famous for another Hindu religious convention during February. It is also held on the banks of the holy river Pamba.  [edit] ReligionVarious sections of Christianity, Muslim and Hinduism co-exist harmoniously. The Ezhavas, Nairs, Viswakarmas and the Scheduled Class & Tribes constitute the major sections of the Hindu religion. Followers of Orthodox church, Jacobite Church, Knanaya, Marthoma Church,Catholic Church, St. Thomas Evangelical Church, Church of South India, Pentecostal Churches, and Brethren form major Christian sects. Moreover a few churches have their headquarters in Pathanamthitta district. The Mar Thoma Church, the St. Thomas Evangelical Church and the Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) have their headquarters in and around Thiruvalla, which is a prominent part of the district. Niranam Church (Niranam St.Marys orthodox church) is one of the seven churches of St.Thomas. It was built in AD 54. Parumala church is another famous church which reminds the memory of Parumala Thirumeni (St.Gregorios). Manjinnikkara, which is just 7 km away near Omalloor, is famous for another Christian religious convention held yearly during the second week of February every year in the memory of the Antioch Bishop who visited the church, but unfortunately died during the short visit and was buried there later in manjinikara. Prakkanam Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church is 5 km away from Pathanamthitta town. [edit] Vivid PopulationPathanamthitta still has quite few settlements of aborigines called 'adivasis' deep in the forest area including areas like Thanithoddu, Chittar. The people from the settlements prefer not to be disturbed by the crowd from outside civilizations or lifestyles, but are indeed harmless. Pathanamthitta is bordered by Idukki district on the east, Kottayam on the north, Kollam and Aalapuzha on west and south again by Kollam. The villages of Pathanamthitta provides great opportunity to develop, eco, cultural, health care, adventure, monsoon tourism. [edit] Life in PathanamthittaPathanamthitta is an important district capital in the high ranges map of Kerala. It is a meeting place for the agriculture based economy of the nearby townships like Ranni, Malayalappuzha, Konni, Adoor, Chittar, Kozhencherry etc. It is the market for cash crops like rubber, Coffee beans, Cocoa, pepper, Coconut, Ginger and other major products. Pathanamthitta is the busiest "Idathaavalam" (Halting Point) of Sabarimala pilgrims. Thousands of devotees from various parts of India pass through this Town. During the pilgrimage season i.e. December-January, the town is fully active round the clock. The citizens of Pathanamthitta are known for their friendly attitude towards the pilgrims. In turn, the economy of Pathanamthitta is getting a boost. Pathanamthitta's Central Junction serves as the meeting place. It is the very heart of the town as well as the district. The market place is also nearby. At night, a number of "ThattuKadas" (Street Food Merchants) pop-up at the Central Jnunction. Most of the shopping centers, business ventures and a mini Civil Station that houses a large number of Government Offices are all located near the Central Junction. [edit] PoliticsPathanamthitta assembly constituency was part of the Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency) but now Pathanamthitta is a separate Lok Sabha constituency.[3] Pathanamthitta is a part of the Pathanamthitta Legislative assembly, but from the general elections in 2011 onwards Pathanamthitta town will be a part of the Aranmula Legislative assembly. [edit] See also
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