Pattambi

Pattambi is a town, taluk, and municipality in the Palakkad District of the state of Kerala, India.[1] It is also the administrative headquarters of the Pattambi Taluk. Pattambi is located along the banks of Bharathappuzha river.[2] A Mini Civil Station also functions here to provide government-related services.[3]

Pattambi
Municipality
Pattambi Bridge
Pattambi Bridge
Pattambi is located in Kerala
Pattambi
Pattambi
Location in Kerala, India
Pattambi is located in India
Pattambi
Pattambi
Pattambi (India)
Coordinates: 10.8057°N 76.1957°E / 10.8057; 76.1957
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPalakkad District
Government
 • BodyPattambi Municipality
 • M.L.AMuhammed Muhsin
 • M.P.V. K. Sreekandan
Area
 • Total15.84 km2 (6.12 sq mi)
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total28,632
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679 303
Telephone code91466
Vehicle registrationKL-52
Sex ratio0.96 ♂/♀
Literacy83%
Parliament constituencyPalakkad
Assembly constituencyPattambi

The town has made important cultural contributions. Pattambi was once the principal seat of Sanskrit learning and produced many eminent scholars and literary figures.[4] Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi is one of the Agricultural research institutes in Kerala.[5] Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College Pattambi was established in 1899.

Pallipuram - Pattambi Rd
Mele Pattambi

History

This place was originally a part of the Nedunganad Swaroopam dynasty, which was ruled by Nedungadis, who held sway over a large part of present-day Pattambi and Ottapalam Taluks.[6] By the end of the 15th century CE, Nedunganad came under the leadership of the Zamorin of Calicut, who was also the main ruler of South Malabar region.[6] The Zamorin appointed his local chieftain at Kavalappara Kovilakam to rule this area.[6] It was a part of Walluvanad Taluk in Malappuram Revenue Division of Malabar District during the British Raj,[6] and later became part of Ottapalam taluk. Now Pattambi is the headquarters of Pattambi Taluk, formed on 23 December 2013.[7]

Demographics

Religion in Pattambi (2011)[8]

  Islam (55.34%)
  Hinduism (43.73%)
  Christianity (0.86%)
  Other (0.07%)

As of the 2011 census of India, the total population of Pattambi Village Panchayat is 28,632.[9]

  • 14,049 males (49%); 14,583 females (51%).
  • Number of Households: 5,897
  • Scheduled Caste population: 3,471 (12%)
  • Scheduled Tribe population: 37 (0% ).
  • In the age group 0–6 years: 3,534 (males: 1,837, females: 1,697)
  • Literacy: 83% (23,888 literates and 4,744 illiterates)
  • Of the total population 8,561 (30%) are employed. It includes 1,657 people with irregular employment.
Pattambi town

Education

Transportation

Road

Pattambi is served by a Municipal Private bus stand.[20] KSRTC Station Master office is also functioning here. Pattambi is well-connected with all major cities in Kerala. State Highway 23 joins State Highway 39 at Pattambi. Palakkad Ponnani road which connects with NH 66 also passes through the town. Pattambi Cherpulassery road connects to State Highway 53 and further to National Highway 966.

Pattambi Bus Stand

Railways

Pattambi is served by Pattambi railway station with 33 halting trains.[21] Shoranur Junction railway station is the nearest major railway station.

Air

Calicut International Airport is the nearest airport (62 km).Cochin International Airport is located about 93 km from Pattambi.

Notable personalities

The following list contains the names of famous people who came from various parts of Pattambi Taluk created in 2013:

Pattambi Taluk

Pattambi is the westernmost Taluk of Palakkad district, Pattambi taluk is bounded by Ottapalam Taluk of Palakkad district to the east, Ponnani taluk of Malappuram district to the west, Tirur and Perinthalmanna Taluks of Malappuram district to the north, and Kunnamkulam Taluk of Thrissur district to the south.

See also

References
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  2. "Bharathappuzha". www.kerenvis.nic.in. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  3. "Mini Civil Station". www.mappls.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  4. "Pattambi Town in Palakkad | Places of Interest in Palakkad | Malabar Locations". www.keralatourism.org. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  5. "RARS, Pattambi". rarsptb.kau.in. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  6. Logan, William (2010). Malabar Manual (Volume-I). New Delhi: Asian Educational Services. pp. 631–666. ISBN 9788120604476.
  7. Mathew, Roy (15 May 2013). "Cabinet nod for 12 new taluks". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  8. "Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts". Census of India 2011. Office of the Registrar General.
  9. India, Census. "Details of Pattambi". GOI. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  10. "LEMENT – College of Advanced Studies". Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  11. "Mes Arts and Science College | The Muslim Educational Society (MES)". Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  12. "MES Women's College, Pattambi, (Kerala) | Educrib". educrib.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  13. "Karuna Arts And Science College, Pattambi | Admissions to 2022 - 2023 Academic Year". IndiaStudyChannel.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  14. "MES Pattambi – MES International schoolPattambi". Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  15. "St Pauls English Medium High School, Pattambi". IndiaStudyChannel.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  16. "GHSS PATTAMBI - Pattambi, District Palakkad (Kerala)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  17. "Cgm English Medium High School, Pattambi". IndiaStudyChannel.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  18. "GUPS PATTAMBI - Pattambi, District Palakkad (Kerala)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  19. "GMLPS PATTAMBI - Pattambi, District Palakkad (Kerala)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  20. "Pattambi Private Bus Stand - Pattambi". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  21. "Pattambi Railway Station Map/Atlas SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
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