Pattikkad, Thrissur
| Pattikkad | |
|---|---|
| fast growing junction | |
  Pattikkad Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°33′0″N 76°20′0″E / 10.55000°N 76.33333°ECoordinates: 10°33′0″N 76°20′0″E / 10.55000°N 76.33333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Two Village officers i.e. Panencherry & Peechi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 680652 |
| Telephone code | 0487 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-8 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Literacy | 100%% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thrissur |
| Civic agency | Two Village officers i.e. Panencherry & Peechi |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Pattikkad is a fast developing junction in Thrissur district of Kerala. It is situated at about 12 km north-east of Thrissur. Pattikad proudly hosts the Centre of H R P F (human rights protection front). This place is just 8 km from Peechi dam a tourist destination. The Kerala Forest Research Institute is situated between Pattikkad and Peechi. The Agricultural University is situated at Vellanikkara near Pattikkad. Around 1400 students are studying in the Govt LP School and Govt High Schhol Pattikad. Panencherry Panchayat Office is in Pattikkad, Panencherry and Peechi Villages are also in Pattikkad. Three banks i.e. the Catholic Syrian Bank, State Bank of Travancore and South Malabar Grameen Bank have their branches with ATM facility available in Pattikkad. Two co-operative banks i.e. Co.operative Bank, Pattikkad and Co-operative Bank, Peechi are also in Pattikkad. NH-47, a six line highway(currently two line, the new six line highway is under construction) passes through Pattikkad. KSRTC and Private Buses are available to Trichur, Palghat and Peechi sides in a frequency of 3 minutes. Other facilities available are - Markets, Hospitals & Clinics, Police Station, Electricity office, Krishi Bhavan, Taxi Stand, Bar Hotel, Shopping Mall, Lodge with & without A/c rooms, Hotels, Cool Bars, Bakeries, Indian Coffee House, Petrol Pump,Community Centers, Cinema Halls, Post Office, Telephone Exchange and a Public Library. Pattikkad is religiously tolerant township and hosts churches, temple and a Muslim mosque. There are several Christian communities including - Catholic, Chaldean, Pentecostal, Brethren etc.CITY GARDEN is an important residential area of Pattikad.
Chembuthara, a neighboring village, is famous for Makarachowa festival celebrated every January. This festival involves a splendid parade of elephants, traditional music and fireworks.