Pattambi is a town taluk and municipality in the Palakkad district of the state of Kerala, India.[1] It is also the administrative headquarters of the Pattambi Taluk. Pattambi is located along the banks of Bharathappuzha river.[2] A Mini Civil Station also functions here to provide government related services.[3]
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The town holds great importance for its cultural contributions to the state. Pattambi was once the principal seat of Sanskrit learning, which produced many eminent scholars and literary figures.[4] Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi is one of the Agricultural research institute in Kerala.[5] Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College Pattambi was established in the year 1899.
History
This place was originally a part of the Nedunganad Swaroopam dynasty, which was ruled by Nedungadis, who sway over a large part of present-day Pattambi and Ottapalam Taluks.[6] By the end of the 15th century CE, Nedunganad came under the leadership of the Zamorin of Calicut, who was also the main ruler of South Malabar region.[6] The Zamorin appointed his local chieftain at Kavalappara Kovilakam to rule this area.[6] It was a part of Walluvanad Taluk in Malappuram Revenue Division of Malabar District during British Raj,[6] and later became part of Ottapalam taluk and now Pattambi is the headquarters of Pattambi Taluk formed on 23 December 2013.[7]
Pattambi is served by Municipal Private bus stand.[20] KSRTC Station Master office is also functioning here.Pattambi is well connected with all major cities in Kerala. State Highway 23 joins State Highway 39 at Pattambi. Palakkad Ponnani road which connects with NH 66 also passes through the town. Pattambi Cherpulassery road connects to State Highway 53 and further to National Highway 966.
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