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Ranni, sometimes spelled Ranny, is
one of the 5 Taluks in the Pathanamthitta district. Ranni is known for its
natural beauty, forests, hills, river and good climate. Ranni is derived from
similar word in malayalam which means "Queen" or "Rani". Ranni
is known as "The Queen of the Eastern Hill Lands". It has an average
elevation of 131 m (433 ft) above sea level. The location and elevation is
measured around the township. However, towards the east, the elevation is much
higher. River Pamba flows through Ranni. The township is situated on either
side of the river. According to the Census of India, Ranni has a total of
1,004.61 square kilometres (387.88 sq mi). Out of the total area, 708 square
kilometres (273.36 sq mi) or 70% is forest.This forest cover gives Ranni its
lush green and scenic beauty.
Like the rest of the state, Ranni
has a wet and maritime tropical climate. The region receives most of the rain
from the South-West monsoon from June to August and the North-East monsoon
during October and November. Although the summer is from March to May, it
receives locally developed thundershowers in May. Due to the higher elevation,
the climate is cooler towards the eastern area.
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