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History

  • Formed by combining parts of Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Kollam districts.
  • Name derived from:
    • “Pathanam” (10 places) + “thitta” (flat land)
    • Refers to the confluence of 10 tribal hamlets
  • Played a role in the Travancore kingdom, especially as a transit zone to the Sabarimala temple.