Konni, Kerala
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Konni കോന്നി Konny |
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| Town, Taluk | |
Konni, Pathanamthitta
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| Coordinates: 9°14′28″N 76°52′42″E / 9.2410383°N 76.8783975°ECoordinates: 9°14′28″N 76°52′42″E / 9.2410383°N 76.8783975°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Named for | Konni elephant cage |
| Government | |
| • Type | Taluk |
| • Body | Konni taluk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.45 km2 (16.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 27,800 |
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | 0468 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-03 |
| Nearest city | Pathanamthitta, Adoor, Punalur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Assembly constituency | Konni |
| Literacy | 94.55% |
| Website | lsgkerala |
Konni (Malayalam: കോന്നി) is a major town and a Taluk headquarters in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. Konni is known for its elephant cages, forests, and rubber plantations.
Konni is an important town on the Main Eastern Highway (SH 08). Konni is about 10 km away from the district headquarters. Konni assembly constituency is part of Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency).
The lush green land has been prominent as a haven of wild elephants and as an elephant training centre. The large area of thick forest with wild animals made Konni to emerge as another tourist spot for safaris and trekking. In Kerala there are two elephant training centers, the other located at Kodanad. It is located in the Adoor revenue division and the it is one of the major towns situated near it.
The nearest Railway station is punalur, 25 km and Chengannur Railway Station. Kottayam 60 km. The nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 99 km from Pathanamthitta. The Cochin International Airport is around 124 km from Konni. The Main Eastern Highway ( Punalur-Pathanamthitta-Pala-Muvattupuzha Road / SH – 08 ) connects the town to other major towns.Konni is 10 kilometres from Pathanamthitta and 16 kilometres from Pathanapuram both of which are in the same route. Konni-Kalleli-Achankovil Road- This is a new road built by PWD which provides an easy access to Tamil Nadu(Tenkasi) via Achankovil.This is a part of Chittar-Achankovil Road Project. Most of the stretch covers the Forest Division and the scenic beauty provides a feast to the eyes. This route reduces the distance between Sabarimala to Tenkasi by about 21 kilometres. Konni to Achankovil is 39 kilometres. Konni-Chandanapally Road—This road connects Konni to the major and main cities and towns of the districts like Adoor and Pandalam and Tiruvalla. Konni-Vazhamuttom-Vallicode-Chandanapally-Kodumon-Adoor—24 kilometres Konni-Vallicode-Kaippattoor-Thumpamon-Pandalam—22 kilometres. Konni-Thannithode-Chittar Road—This is an alternate route to Sabarimala.
The nearest Bus station is located at Konni, Pathanamthitta
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