Pathanamthitta:
History and Formation
Sri. K. K. Nair.
(Ex M L A)
Pathanamthitta District is the youngest district in Kerala. Forests cover more than 50% of the total area of 2637 sq.km of this land of temples, rivers and mountain ranges. The topography of the district is rising and falling.
"Pathanamthitta" is a combination of two words ‘Pathanam’ and ‘Thitta’ which mean an array of house on the riverside. This district was formed on 01st November 1982 vide GO 1026/82/RD dated 29/10/1982. It has been formed with inclusion of Pathanamthitta, Adoor, Ranni, Konni and Kozhencherry Taluks from Kollam District and Thiruvalla and Mallappally Taluks from the Alappuzha District.
Due to the backwardness of the district in many fronts, there were long agitations for a new district for a long period. The then Pathanamthitta MLA Sri. K.K. Nair had played a vital role in the formation of the district. The agitations were led by Mahakavi Puthen Kavu Mathen Tharakan and Sri Meera Sahib along with many others.
Overview
The district is famous for its panoramic view of natural beauty which ranges from backwaters to forests and paddy fields to rubber plantations. The district is blessed with rich heritage of temples, churches, mosques and festivals. Pathanamthitta is also recognized for its dams, rivers and tourist attractions like Gavi Forest Haven and Konni Elephant Cage. Perunthenaruvi water falls and many other similar water falls give the district a place of its own in the scenic beauty of Kerala. Many Hydro Electrical Projects are in the district. Pathanamthitta has been the cradle for many great personalities in Art, Literature, Films, Politics and Civil Service. The people of this district are spread across the world. Many people of Pathanamthitta are working in African countries. Many worked in Far East countries long before independence. The people worked abroad have brought seeds of fruits and plants of these countries and the district is now famous for Rambutan which grows largely in the Far East.
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