Pathalam
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
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| subdivision_name2 = Ernakulam
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| postal_code_type = 683501
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| area_code = 0484
| registration_plate = KL-42
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Pathalam is a suburban region of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/220117/pathalam-tension-over-move-to-open-shutter.html|title=Pathalam: Tension over move to open shutter|first=|last=|date=22 January 2017|website=www.deccanchronicle.com}} It is situated in Eloor, an industrial district of Kochi. In the state bureaucratic administration, Pathalam is part of the Paravur Taluk in the District of Ernakulam. Pathalam Junction is a four-way junction having access to places like Kalamassery NH47 (2 km away), N.Paravur (14 km away). There is an ESI hospital in Pathalam.
Etymology
In mythology, Pathalam means abyss of Asuras.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2022/Sep/06/a-stroll-over-mahabalis-netherworld-2495162.html|title=A stroll over Mahabali’s netherworld|first=Fazal Rahman|last=Chembulangad|date=6 September 2022|website=The New Indian Express}}
See also
References
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{{Suburbs of Kochi}}
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Category:Villages in Ernakulam district
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