Sl. Pathanamthitta district has a reserve forest area of 1,385.27 square kilometres (534.86 sq mi). Number. Booth Wise Voters List... Kerala State; District. St. George Orthodox Church, Chandanapally or Chandanapally Valiyapalli is one of the biggest churches in South India, located at a village named Chandanapally, Pathanamthitta District. [2] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was −3.12%. To the east it borders the Tenkasi district of the Tamil Nadu state. [23], With a number of fairs and festivals, Pathanamthitta district is known as the "headquarters of pilgrimage tourism. Onmanorama. Ward Map of Kannur showing all the wards, ward number, ward names, ward boundaries and also find information about the Kannur wards. Kollam. Office No. Containment Zones in Kerala. St. George Orthodox Church, Mylapra or Mylapra Valiyapalli or Chakkittayil palli (ചക്കിട്ടേൽ പള്ളി) is one of the famous Georgian pilgrim centre which is very close to Pathanamthitta District headquarters. While the taluks Pathanamthitta, Adoor, were taken from Kollam district, Ranni, Konni and Kozhencherry from Idukki district, Pandalam and Thiruvalla were taken from Alappuzha district.[6]. [20] Schedule tribes and castes comprise 13% of the total population. Giant squirrel, lion-tailed macaques, barking deer and bear can also be spotted in the reserve. Elanthoor Block 0468 2362036 Panchayath Contact Number Taluk Chenneerkara 0468 2350316,9496042640 Kozhencherry Cherukole 0468 2212098,9496042644 Ranni Elanthur 0468 2362037,9496042642 Kozhencherry Kozhencherry 0468 2212052,9496042646 Kozhencherry Mallapuzhasserry 0468 2312162,9496042648 Kozhencherry Naranganam 0468 … Devar Mala is the highest point in Pathnamthitta District. Trekking to the Sabari Hills during January to March is also organized by Pathanamthitta District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC). As per the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008, Pathanamthitta has five Assembly constituencies, down from eight. A variety of animals and birds can be found. [18] This gives it a ranking of 399th in India (out of a total of 640). Wide variety of other birds such as sunbirds, woodpeckers and kingfishers can also be seen. [33], This article is about the district in Kerala. Legislative Assembly Constituency. Aranmula International Airport was planned at Aranmula, 18 km from Pathanamthitta town but was cancelled in 2018. [2] Pathanamthitta has been declared the first polio-free district in India. Maramadimatsaram (Ox Race) is another such seasonal sport. Pathanamthitta is a Municipality city situated in Kozhenchery taluka of Pathanamthitta district. Municipal Secretaries Written by Admin. The school of traditional arts attracts foreign visitors. [19] This is the lowest density in the State after Idukki and Wayanad. The municipality is divided into 35 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The district was formed on 1 November 1982 as a reward to K. K. Nair, who was the then Pathanamthitta MLA, by K. Karunakaran. The Pathanamthitta parliamentary constituency is formed by including all the five Assembly constituencies of the district along with two other Assembly constituencies in the neighboring Kottayam district. Among them are, ancient Valiyakoickal Temple and Palace at Pandalam, monument of Velu Thampi Dalawa at Mannadi and the Muloor Smarakom (Muloor memorial). The district headquarters is at Pathanamthitta town. Coronavirus. Thiruvalla is on the western border of Pathanamthitta District. It is presumed that the regions that form the district were formerly under the rule of Pandalam, which had connections with the Pandya kingdom. Block Panchayat. Aranmula is a major attraction for its famous metal mirrors and snake boat race. Karunagappally municipality (ward 15) and Melila (ward 15) in Kollam and Mannoor (ward 2) and Chalissery (wards 9,14) in Palakkad were also removed from the list. Official Web Portal of Kerala Local Government, Government of Kerala, Owned by Local Self Government Department, Developed by Information Kerala Mission Powered by Samveditha Ver 3.0 It’s biggest upset was in Pathanamthitta municipality where a rebel Congress candidate defeated the party’s official nominee. K. Harikumar. Pandalam Local Language is Malayalam. Manorama Online According to the 2011 census Pathanamthitta district has a population of 1,197,412,[2] roughly equal to the nation of Timor-Leste[17] or the US state of Rhode Island. As per municipality ward results, UDF won in 1097 wards, LDF in 803 and BJP in 79. Western Ghats maintains an average altitude of around 800 m. It descends to the smaller hills of midland in the centre and finally to the lowland. It is held at, Pandalam valiya Koickal Dharma Sastha Temple. [29][30] The Muslim colourful Chandanakkudam festival of the Jama — Al Mosque at Pathanamthitta town attracts many visitors. Pathanamthitta district has 920 panchayat and municipality wards with at least one ASHA worker each. The Pamba (176 km or 109 mi), which is the third longest river in Kerala, has its origin in Pulachimala. The female to male ratio is 1094:1000, which is the highest among the districts in the State. The district headquarters is in the town of Pathanamthitta. For other uses, see, Places adjacent to Pathanamthitta district, Unnikrishnan Poozhikkad, ″Desathuti: Pathanamthitta Kavithakal″, Lens Books, Adoor, 2012, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Administration of Pathanamthitta district, Pathanamthitta parliamentary constituency, St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Parumala, St. George Orthodox Church, Chandanapally, List of people from Pathanamthitta District, "Pathanamthitta Collectorate opens its walls of art for remembering K.K. Issues connected to Sabarimala pilgrimage such as clearing of forest land and large amount of waste discharged also threatens the habitat. These rivers originate from various mountains of the Western Ghats mountain range. Kerala has an urbanisation rate of 47.42%, as compared to the national rate of 31.16%, making it the 9th most urbanised state in India. There are four municipalities in Pathanamthitta: Tiruvalla, Adoor, Pathanamthitta and Pandalam. The Thiruvalla Municipality has population of 52,883 of which 24,817 are males while 28,066 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Thiruvalla (means the land of Thiruvallabha i.e.Srivallabha) is a town and a Taluk headquarters located in Pathanamthitta district. The teams visited 840 houses in the municipality on Thursday to identify his contacts. The district is a host to Asia's biggest and the world's second largest Christian convention, the Maramon Convention[27]. Pandalam was the capital of the ancient Travancore kingdom. Under the single tier system in urban areas, there are 4 municipalities the district. The Cherukolpuzha Hindu convention, Kadammanitta devi temple, the 10th century Kaviyoor mahadeva temple, Parthasarathi temple at Aranmula and anikkattilammakshethram[28] are some of the Hindu religious places of interest. This is held as part of the largest annual cattle fair of Central Travancore region. As many as 50 municipal-panchayat wards in Pathanamthitta district have been declared containment zones as part of the intensive pandemic prevention drive, so far. Female Population is 53.4%. Christians (38%) form significant minority. The Pathanamthitta Sabarimala airport is being planned in Konni . Pandalam town Total population is 22635 and number of houses are 5905. The district has other tourist attractions. Timber is the most important produce. The district's name is a combination of two Malayalam words, pathanam and thitta, which together mean 'array of houses on the river side'. Three important rivers flow through the district. The municipal town limits are Thirumoolapuram, Kattod, Kuttapuzha and Manipuzha. Public transport came to a halt with the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation depot too remaining shut in the municipal limits. Founded by French artist Louba Schild, the school teaches kathakali, classical dance, classical music as well as kalarippayattu. [12] This is approximately 50% of the total district area. Hinduism (57%) is followed by the majority of population of Pathanamthitta. Number. Reuters. The Achankovil river (128 km or 80 mi) originates from Pasukida Mettu, and Manimala river (90 km or 56 mi) originates from the Thattamalai hills. The district is known for its reserve forest and wild life. Though the snake boat race is also performed at nearby places, the race held at Aranmula is unique because of the boats' shape and design. There are four municipalities in Pathanamthitta: Tiruvalla, Adoor, Pathanamthitta and Pandalam. A confident Chief Minister Oommen Chandy had maintained during campaigning that the civic polls would be a referendum of the four and half year rule of UDF government and a … According to the Census of India 2001, the district had a population of 1,234,016 with a density of 467 persons per square kilometre. [4] Pathanamthitta is one of the richest districts in India with just 1.17% poverty as of 2013, which places the district among top 5 districts in India with least poverty.[5]. [26] The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity, Ayyappan. The major gains made by the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the recently concluded local body polls in Kerala come as a big booster for it in the run-up to Assembly elections due in April-May 2021. This page was last edited on 23 April 2021, at 13:41. In addition, there is a census town (Kozhencherry). [11] (western part of Tiruvalla Taluk). Here is the list of new hotspots in Kerala..Hotspots in Kerala. Grama Panchayat. Mobile No. Tigers, elephants, gaur, deer, monkeys and other wild animals are found in the forest. Pamba and Achankovil rivers together drain more than 70% of the total area of Pathanamthitta.[13][14]. Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) at Thiruvananthapuram (119 km or 74 mi) and Cochin International Airport at Kochi (137 km or 85 mi) are the nearest airports. [21] Pathanamthitta's literacy rate is 95%. Representational image. The existence of the wildlife habitat is under threat from various areas. The municipal wards 2,18,20,29,36,37 in Kottayam and 33 in Changanassery are also declared as hot spots. [3] The district is 10.03% urbanised. Pathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central travancore region. The most important and famous Christian center is Parumala St Peters, St Paul's and St Gregorios Orthodox Church (http://parumalachurch.org) famous for the tomb of Saint Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni). Number. St Stephens Jackobite Syrian Orthodox Catheedral Manjinikkara. Pathanamthitta being also a land of culture and learning could bring forth the literary talents of two centuries together in single volume named Desathuti: Pathanamthitta Kavithakal. 9947264804 [9] The district is bordered by the districts Kottayam and Idukki districts in the north, Alappuzha district in the west, Kollam district in the south. Pathanamthitta Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Pathanamthitta, Kerala - Census 2011. Overview Pathanamthitta is a Municipality city in district of Pathanamthitta, Kerala. No. The lowland with its abundance of coconut trees, lies along the eastern borders of Alappuzha district. 20 Smt.Nazeema, Member, Ward No.13, Kollamkode Grama Panchayat Kollamkode Grama Panchayat, Palakkad 19.05.2015 18.05.2021 O.P.97/2014 21 Smt.Prathibha, 11:11am: UDF leads in Kochi corporation. Pandalam 2011 Census Details . Kottayam (1) - Thiruvarpu panchayat. The highland stretches through the Western Ghats, where the hills are tall and covered with thick forests. Perunthenaruvi water falls, Kakki reservoir surrounded by forest and wild animals, dam sites at Moozhyar and Maniyar, elephant training centre at Konni, Charalkunnu hill station are ideal locations for nature enthusiasts. Under the three tier system of panchayat in rural areas, Pathanamthitta has one district panchayat, 9 block panchayat and 57 grama panthayats. This is the largest and the most developed town in the district. 1. 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The district administration is headed by the District Collector. District Panchayat. Aruvappulam, Konni, Malayalapuzha, Pramadom, Mylapra, Vallicode and Thannithode Panchayat in Kozhenchery Taluk and Enadimangalam and Kalanjoor Panchayats in Adoor Taluk and Chittar and Seethathodu Panchayats in Ranni Taluk. The forest area can broadly be classified as evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous. [7] When Pandalam was added to the princely state of Travancore in 1820, the region came under Travancore administration. [2] The district has a population density of 453 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,170/sq mi). 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