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Pathanāmthitta

Kerala, India · Asia

About Pathanāmthitta

Pathanāmthitta sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kozhancheri, 47km from Periyar National Park.

Pathanāmthitta is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 38,285, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pathanāmthitta sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pathanāmthitta to your route.

About Pathanāmthitta

Pathanamthitta (IPA: [pɐt̪ːɐnɐn̪d̪iʈːɐ]), is a Municipal Town in southern Kerala, India, spread over an area of 23.5 km2 (9.1 sq mi). It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The town has a population of 37,538 (as of 2011 census). The Hindu pilgrim centre Sabarimala is situated in the

Read more Pathanamthitta district; as the main transport hub to Sabarimala, the town is known as the 'Pilgrim Capital of Kerala'. Pathanamthitta District, the thirteenth revenue district of the State of Kerala, was formed with effect from 1 November 1982, with headquarters at Pathanamthitta. Forest covers more than half of the total area of the District. Pathanamthitta District ranks the 7th in area in the State. The district has its borders with Allepey, Kottayam, Kollam and Idukki districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Nearest town is Thiruvalla (largest town in Pathanamthitta District), located at a distance of 30 km. Thiruvalla railway station is 30 km via Thiruvalla-Kumbazha highway.

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Where is Pathanāmthitta located?

Pathanāmthitta is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.2667 latitude, 76.7833 longitude.

What is the population of Pathanāmthitta?

Pathanāmthitta has a population of approximately 38,285 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
38,285
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.2667, 76.7833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Pathanāmthitta

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Periyar National Park

A tiger and elephant reserve set around a scenic artificial lake in the Western Ghats, offering boat safaris through the wildlife sanctuary.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Kerala Backwaters

A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.

55 km · about 65 min drive

beach

Varkala Beach

A dramatic stretch of coastline where dramatic laterite cliffs drop sharply to the Arabian Sea, lined with cafes and shops along the cliff edge.

59 km · about 70 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pathanāmthitta.

Kozhancheri

🇮🇳 India

13 km awayPop. 12,021

Adūr

🇮🇳 India

14 km awayPop. 29,652

Chengannūr

🇮🇳 India

19 km awayPop. 25,043

Thazhakara

🇮🇳 India

24 km awayPop. 14,596

Māvelikara

🇮🇳 India

25 km awayPop. 28,300

Bharanikāvu Tekku

🇮🇳 India

26 km awayPop. 15,922

Kattanam

🇮🇳 India

26 km awayPop. 19,764

Tiruvalla

🇮🇳 India

26 km awayPop. 57,223

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