Pattithanam
Pattithanam is a village near Ettumanoor in the Kottayam District of Kerala, India. The name 'Pattithanam' is believed to be given by the Portuguese traders, who were looking for an ideal spot to build a church. Pattithanam means ideal place in Malayalam. Pattithanam village is the point of highest altitude on Main Central Road. The early settlers in Pattithanam played a major role in establishing the educational and religious institutions in this area. During the early days, the nearest market was Athirampuzha and the agricultural produce was taken by bullock cart and head load from Pattithanm on market days. Pattithanam village is within Meenachil and Kottayam taluks of Kottayam District of Kerala.
Facilities
- Churches: Saint Boniface Church, St. Thomas Church, Ettumanoor Brethren Church,
- Convent:St.Alphonsa Convent
- Schools: St. Boniface UP School, Pattithanam. Alphonsa English Medium School, Town U.P. School and Ebenezer international School.
- Eateries:- Mutappallil Fresh Juice
Distance from places
- Kottayam
- Ettumanoor
- Palai
- Kanakkari
- Ernakulam
- Perumbavoor
- Trivandrum
Transportation