Pathanamthitta (IPA: [pɐt̪ːɐnɐn̪d̪iʈːɐ]), is a city in southern Kerala, India, spread over an area of 23.5 km2 (9.1 sq mi).

The district's name is a combination of two Malayalam words, pathanam and thitta, which together mean 'array of houses on the river side'.

From The North it Starts from Thiruvalla MC Road and Continues through State Highway 7 (Kerala), The Main Eastern Highway (Punalur-Muvattupuzha Road/SH-08), Main Central Road (Kesavadasapuram-Angamaly Road/SH-01), NH 183A Kollam -Teni via Adoor- Pathanamthitta.

Although summer doesn't end until May, the city often receives locally developed heavy thundershowers in May (although humidity remains high).

As per the database, in Pathanamthitta, the annual mean of PM10 and PM2.5 is recorded at 23 and 10 respectively, which is closer to the recommended level of concentration of particulate matter.

Rubber is the most important crop, with its plantations covering over 478 square kilometres (185 sq mi).

The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity makes the region suitable for rubber plantations.

Pathanamthitta district has a unique position in the inland fisheries map of Kerala state with its freshwater resources like rivers, reservoirs, streams, ponds, quarries and paddy fields.

The fisheries activities in this region started with the establishment of a Fresh Water Survey Station.

However, the district was unified into a single Parliamentary constituency, thus contributing a seat to the Lok Sabha.

Kollam Junction Railway Station (Code: QLN) is 62 km away from Pathanamthitta.

The location of Chengannur private bus stand in front of the station makes it the most convenient one.

The proposed Chengannur – Pandalam – Kottarakkara – Thiruvananthapuram railway line passes through the district.

Both the KSRTC and private buses play equal roles in satisfying the transportation needs of the town.

KSRTC is running chain services that connect Pathanamthitta with the City of Kollam via Adoor, Also to Chengannur railway via Elavumthitta or Kozhencherry.

Plenty of A/C Luxury Bus services are operated from Pathanamthitta to Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore and Mumbai on a daily basis.

Situated near the Western Ghats and bordered by the hills, Pathanamthitta district is a treat to eyes with its vast unending stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes.

Pilgrim centres and other eco tourism spots like Gavi and Adavi are most visited in Pathanamthitta.

Places around Pathanamthitta city within a distance of 15 km include, Elanthoor, Ranny, Vadaserikara, Kozhencherry, Vechoochira, Kadammanitta, Vazhamuttom, Adoor, Pandalam, Manjinikara, Mathoor, Cheekanal, Omallur, Malayalappuzha, Kodumthara, Elavumthitta-Muloor Smarakam, Kodumon, Kalanjoor, Ayroor Cherukolpuzha, Ulanadu, Kaipattoor, Mylapra, Uthimoodu, Thumpamon, Maroor, Pramadom, Konni, Chengara and Valamchuzhy.

Pathanamthitta District ranks the 12th place in terms of population size in the state.

[25] Pathanamthitta is a center of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, with its largest diocese in members, Thumpamon Diocese being headquartered here at Saint Basil Aramana, Pathanamthitta with the diocesan co-cathedral at Makamkunnu Saint Stephen Orthodox Cathedral in Pathanamthitta Town, the other being Saint Mary Orthodox Cathedral in Thumpamon.

The current diocesan bishop is Abraham Mar Seraphim a member of Saint George Orthodox Valiyapally, Thumpamon Eram.

Fifty percent of the district is covered with forest, providing rich flora and fauna.

The district has a variety of plants including medicinal, spices, tuber crops and those yielding fruits and fiber.

Aromatic plants and spices such as pepper, ginger, cardamom and turmeric are cultivated on a large scale.

Tigers, elephants, gaur, deer, monkeys and other wild animals are found in the forest.

Giant squirrel, lion-tailed macaques, barking deer and bear can also be spotted in the reserve.

Issues connected to Sabarimala pilgrimage such as clearing of forest land and large amount of waste discharged also threatens the habitat.

This is held as part of the largest annual cattle fair of Central Travancore region.