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Pattanam

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Pattanam

Pattanam sits on the route: 5 minutes from Pallappālaiyam, 51km from Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

Pattanam is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 9,196, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pattanam 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 Pattanam to your route.

About Pattanam

Eriveerapattanam also known as pattanam is a census town and a suburb in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Erivirapattanas' refers to towns or cities that were established during the Chola period which had special significance as protected mercantile towns. These towns were centers of trade and

Read more commerce, often with a legal or military framework designed to protect merchants and facilitate the growth of trade. These towns played an important role in the economic and cultural development during the Chola dynasty. Information Booster: Chola Period: The Chola dynasty was known for its advancements in trade, administration, and culture, with an extensive network of ports, towns, and cities Erivirapattanas: These towns were specifically protected due to their importance as trade hubs, fostering commerce, and promoting urbanization. Mercantile Activity: These towns were closely associated with trade activities, making them key contributors to the economy, both locally and in the broader Southeast Asian region.

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Where is Pattanam located?

Pattanam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 10.9808 latitude, 77.0542 longitude.

What is the population of Pattanam?

Pattanam has a population of approximately 9,196 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
9,196
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.9808, 77.0542

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 Pattanam

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

famous road

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

A UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Pattanam

  • 51 kmNilgiri Mountain RailwayA UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.
  • 74 kmValparai Forty Hairpin BendsThe Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.

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Year-round

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

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