Quick Facts

Geography & Location

• Location: Bordered by the districts of Kottayam, Idukki, Kollam, and Alappuzha, and the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu to the east.
• Terrain: Predominantly hilly and forested with portions of the Western Ghats.
• Rivers:
  • Pamba River – The district’s lifeline
  • Achankovil, Manimala, and Kallar rivers also flow through the region
• Climate: Tropical monsoon with high rainfall (especially June–September)