Konni, Kerala

Konni
Town
Konni elephant cage
Konni
Location of Konni in Kerala
Konni
Konni (India)
Coordinates: 9°14′28″N 76°52′42″E / 9.2410383°N 76.8783975°E / 9.2410383; 76.8783975
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictPathanamthitta
Named afterKonni elephant cage
Government
  TypeTaluk
Area
  Total
41.45 km2 (16.00 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
30,299
  Density730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code0468
Vehicle registrationKL-83
Nearest townPathanamthitta
Lok Sabha constituencyPathanamthitta
Assembly constituencyKonni
Literacy94.55%
WebsiteOfficial website

Konni, also spelt Konny, 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 the Muvattupuzha - Punalur state highway.