Saturday, May 05, 2007

PATHANAMTHITTA


Pathanamthitta AT A GLANCE Area 2642sq.km. District Population 11,88,332 Temperature Mean Max. 37.0 deg.CMean Min. 22.0 deg.C Climate Tropical Altitude 500-1000 mt. above sea level Tourist Season August to March Hilly district. Half of the geographical area is forest. Sabarimala, a major pilgrim centre in India, is perched at an altitude of 3790 feet. The district has the lowest birthrate in Kerala. Highly educated people, a major chunk of overseas Keralites hail from this district. Tourist Spots Perumthenaruvi Waterfalls Konni, Kakki, Pamba, Anathodu water reservoirs Sabarimala, Maramon, Cheukolpuzha, Manjanikkara, Parumala are places of religious importance. Famous Arenmula mirror (metal mirror) is being designed at Arenmula in the district. Conveyance to Air Nearest airport at Cochin, 152 km away. Rail Rail link at Tiruvalla, 30 kms. away. Road M C road, an important state highway passes via Pathanamthitta district.

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