Konni | |
---|---|
Town | |
Coordinates: 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 | Panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 41.45 km2 (16.00 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 30,299 |
• Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Telephone code | 0468 |
Vehicle registration | KL-83 |
Nearest town | Pathanamthitta |
Lok Sabha constituency | Pathanamthitta |
Assembly constituency | Konni |
Literacy | 94.55% |
Website | Official website |
Konni, also spelt Konny (Malayalam: കോന്നി), is a town and taluk headquarters in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. Konni is known for its elephant cages, forests, and rubber plantations. It is also known as "Aanakoodinte Nadu". Nearest town is Pathanamthitta. Konni is located 32 km (20 mi) from Chengannur railway station and NH 183 in Chengannur. It is well-connected via Muvattupuzha - Punalur state highway. Buses ply frequently from Pathanamthitta KSRTC bus station to Konni.