Seethathodu | |
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Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District(s) | Pathanamthitta |
Nearest city | Pathanamthitta |
Parliamentary constituency | Pathanmathitta |
Civic agency | Grama Panchayath |
Literacy | 98%% |
Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Seethathodu is a village in Pathanamthitta district, located in Kerala state, India, near Chittar Town.
Geographically Seethathodu is High-range area. 90 percent of the area is dense reserve forest, a part of Goodrical Range, Periyar Tiger Reserve. Rest of the place is populated and main cultivation is rubber. The main attraction of Seethathodu is the world renowned Hindu hill pilgrim centre is located in this panchayath. Also this place shares boundary with neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. In this village there are lot of tourist attractions are there. Two Major Hydro Electric Projects namely Sabarigiri and Kakkad are in this village. There are almost 7 to 9 dams both small and large provides scenic beauty to this place.
Both state run KSRTC and private operated buses connect Seethathodu to Pathanamthitta City.
Area Wise Seethathode was the Biggest Panchayath in Asia.