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Kozhencherry
Kozhencherry is a major town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region (South Central Kerala) in Kerala state.
Kozhencherry is one of the five Taluks in Pathanamthitta district. Pathanamthitta town is the capital of Kozhencherry Taluk. The other taluks are Tiruvalla, Mallapally, Ranni, and Adoor.
The district was made up from combining areas from the Alappuzha, Idukki and Kollam districts. Major towns in the district are Pathanmthitta, Tiruvalla, Adoor, Ranni, Konni, Mallappally and Kozhencherry. More than 50% of the geographical area is covered by forests.
Kozhencherry is a [major] trading and business centre in Central Travancore. It is a fast developing town in Central Travancore. It is also happening as a major IT Hub.
Maramon is a small town on the Pampa River, opposite to Kozhencherry town. The river-bed of the Pampa here witnesses the annual Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia
Aranmula is a suburb of Kozhencherry. It is the venue of the annual snake boat race on the Pampa; the place is also famous for its metal mirrors.
Vinjana Kalavedi, founded by a French Artist Lueba Schield is in Aranmula, on the way to Kozhencherry.
The proposed [Pathanamthitta International Airport] [PIA]in Aranmula is just 2 km from the main town.
The "Greater Kozhencherry" region consists of Kozhencherry and near by areas like Mallappuzhasseri, Thottappuzhasseri, Koipram, Aranmula, Kidangannur, Mezhuveli, Kulanada, Naranganam, Elanthur, Cherukol, Ayirur, and Thadiyur.
The population of Kozhencherry consissts of Syrian Christians,Muslims,Hindu Nairs, Brahmins, Ezhavas, Scheduled Castes, and Konkanis.
The main languages of Kozhencherry are Malayalam, English, Tamil, Konkani, and Aramaic (Syriac).

Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala state in South India. It was formed on 1 November 1982 with headquarters at Pathanamthitta town.
Pathanamthitta is a landlocked district situated in the southern part of the state, and is bordered by Kottayam and Idukki districts in the north, Alappuzha in the west, Kollam in the south and has a border with Tamil Nadu in the east. The district was made up from combining areas from the Alappuzha, Idukki and Kollam districts. Major towns in the district are Pathanmthitta, Tiruvalla, Adoor, Ranni, Konni, Mallappally and Kozhencherry. More than 50% of the geographical area is covered by forests.
The district's name is a combination of two Malayalam words pathanam and thitta, which together mean "houses by the riverside".
Pathanamthitta is a pre-dominantly agricultural district with cultivation of coconut, rubber, paddy, pepper and tea. The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity make it suitable for rubber and tea plantations.
Hydroelectric power plants situated in the district cater to one-third of electricity demands of Kerla state. Three important rivers Achankovil, Manimala and Pampa flow through the district. Pampa that originates from Sabarimala is considered a holy river.
Pathanamthitta holds the distinction of being declared the first polio-free district in India.
Places of tourist interest
* Sabarimala - abode of Lord Ayyappa, which receives about 10 million pilgrims every year
* Maramon - the river-bed of the Pampa here witnesses the annual Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia
* Aranmula - venue of the annual snake boat race on the Pampa; the place is also famous for its metal mirrors
* Pandalam - The Capital of the ancient Travancore Kingdoms.
o The Pandalam Kingdom was established around 79 ME (903 AD)
o The World famous Pilgrim Town of Central Travancore. Site of the Pandalam Palace. Golden Casket(the sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa) keeps here.
* Kakki - reservoir surrounded by forests abounding in elephants and tigers

Information's From : Official website of pathanamthitta from the Govt. of Kerala
* www.pathanamthitta.com