Enathu

Enath
Town
Enath

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°5′0″N 76°45′0″E / 9.08333°N 76.75000°E / 9.08333; 76.75000Coordinates: 9°5′0″N 76°45′0″E / 9.08333°N 76.75000°E / 9.08333; 76.75000
Country  India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Population (2001)
  Total 13,976
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 691526
Telephone code 04734
Vehicle registration KL-26 (Adoor sub RTO),..
Nearest city Adoor and Kottarakkara

Enathu is a small town in Adoor Thaluk of Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

It has Kollam district as one of its borders. Enathu is famous with the old British-made bridge (demolished) across the Kallada River,

View of Kallada River from Enathu bridge

which links up the two districts (Pathanamthitta district and Kollam district) with M.C (Main Central) passing through. Enathu Mahadevar Temple (Lord Shiva) is situated in the Enathu junction. It is a very old temple.kalamala 'CHANDANAKKUDAM"is the main festival of the town on December 6. The place Mannadi which is famous with Velu Thampi Dalawa is the nearest historical place to Enathu.

There is a police station, post-office, bank, and a few hospitals in the area. Petrol pumps, and many other basic facilities are also available here.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Enathu had a population of 13976 with 6806 males and 7170 females.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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