Pattancherry is a village in the Palakkad district, state of

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, India. It forms a part of the Pattencherry gram panchayat.

History and related trivia

Earlier known as ''Bhattasreni''. The village has a

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temple,

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temple,

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temple,

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temple and a

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temple. Picturesque locations with lush green fields and salt of the earth people, Pattancherry is known for its serene natural beauty

Connectivity

The nearest railway station is the

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, about 25 kms away. Public bus service and auto services are available. Pattancherry is about 22 kms from

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is the nearest town which is approximately 6km away. There is a

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and an ATM present here

Demographics

India

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, Pattancherry had a population of 17,915 with 8,726 males and 9,189 females.

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, Toddy tapping,

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are the main income source of the people of the Panchayat.

Village center

Vandithavalam Junction

Schools

* GHSS Pattencherry * KKMHSS Vandithavalam * Govt High school Nanniyode * Karuna School Chempottanpalam

References

Pattancherry {{Palakkad-geo-stub