Pathanapuram facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pathanapuram
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Pathanapuram Engineering College
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Taluk Headquarters
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 Pathanapuram
Location in Kerala
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Taluk | Pathanapuram |
| Named for | elephant town |
| Government | |
| • Type | Taluk |
| • Body | Gram panchayath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.20 km2 (9.34 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 432,904 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
689695
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| Telephone code | 0475 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02, KL-25, KL-77 |
| Nearest city | Pathanamthitta Adoor Kottarakara Punalur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mavelikara |
| Assembly constituency | Pathanapuram |
| Literacy | 93.63% |
Pathanapuram is a town in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is like the main office for the Pathanapuram area, which is called a 'taluk'.
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About Pathanapuram
Pathanapuram covers an area of about 24.20 square kilometers. In 2011, a survey (called a census) showed that about 32,339 people lived in Pathanapuram Panchayat.
Getting Around Pathanapuram
Buses connect Pathanapuram to other parts of Kerala. These buses are run by the KSRTC. There is also a KSRTC bus station in Pathanapuram.
Train Stations
The closest train stations to Pathanapuram are:
- Chengannur
- Kollam
- Kayamkulam
- Punalur
- Avaneeswaram
Airports
The nearest airport is in Thiruvananthapuram, which is about 80 kilometers away.
Government and Politics
Pathanapuram is part of the Mavelikkara Loksabha Constituency. This is an area that elects a person to the national parliament.
Local Representatives
- Kodikunnil Suresh is the current Member of Parliament for Mavelikkara. He was elected in 2014.
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar is a famous actor who is also a politician. He is the current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Pathanapuram. This means he represents Pathanapuram in the state government.
Nature and Tourism
Pathanapuram is located near the edge of the Periyar National Park. This park is a large protected area known for its wildlife and natural beauty.
Schools and Colleges
Pathanapuram has many educational places for students. These include:
- St.Stephen's HSS Pathanapuram
- Mount Tabor Girls HSS Pathanapuram
- MTLPS Pathanapuram
- Mount Tabor Training College Pathanapuram
- Mother Susan EMLPS Pathanapuram
- Al-Ameen Public School Pathanapuram
- St.Mary's Senior Secondary School Pathanapuram
- St.Stephen's college Maloor
- University Institute Of Technology Pathanapuram
- College of Engineering Pathanapuram
Images for kids
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Corporate 360 office at Pathanapuram
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Night sky in Manchalloor, Pathanapuram
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Twilight in Manchalloor, Pathanapuram
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Clouds during noon time
See also
In Spanish: Pathanapuram para niños
