Pathanamthitta, Administrative town in Kerala, India
Pathanamthitta sits at the intersection of three rivers - Pamba, Achankovil, and Manimala - forming a natural network of waterways through the region.
The district formation in 1982 incorporated sections from Kollam, Alappuzha, and Idukki districts under the leadership of administrator K. K. Nair.
The town derives its name from Malayalam words meaning array of houses by the riverside, reflecting its location along the Achankovil River banks.
The municipality covers 23.50 square kilometers and maintains connections through Chengannur railway station located 24 kilometers from the town center.
The district administration operates through five Deputy Collectors who manage functions including revenue recovery, land acquisition, and election processes.
Location: Pathanamthitta district
Founders: K. K. Nair
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Website: https://pathanamthitta.nic.in/
Shares border with: Ranni Taluk
Website: https://pathanamthitta.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 9.26553,76.78715
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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