- About the District: Pathanamthitta District, nestled on the slopes of the Western Ghats, extends to the low-lying rice fields bordering Alappuzha District. It was formed on November 1, 1982, with headquarters in Pathanamthitta town2.
- Administration: The district administration is led by the District Collector, who is assisted by five Deputy Collectors. They handle general matters, revenue recovery, land acquisition, land reforms, elections, and disaster management.
- Local Governance: Pathanamthitta has a three-tier system in rural areas: one district panchayat, eight block panchayats, and 53 grama panchayats. In urban areas, there are four municipalities and a census town (Kozhencherry).
- Political Landscape: The district contributes a seat to the Lok Sabha, formed by including all five Assembly constituencies with in Pathanamthitta along with two from neighboring Kottayam district. Major political parties include Congress, Kerala Congress, CPM, and CPI.
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