Business,Commerce and Education
The business/commerce sector has been equal growth like other comparable neighboring towns like Perinthalmanna, Manjeri, Valanchery, or Kunnamkulam. Pattambi lacks the "gulf money", which plays an important part in the economic and business development of the region. The peculiar geography of the town has hindered the organic growth of commerce and business community.
Government offices like the Police station, Treasury, Court, the government Lower Primary & Upper Primary School occupies a big chunk of the town. The mini civil station has started functioning partially. The public had raised concerns about the safety of school children who have to pass through heavy traffic.
The town is also home to MES Pattambi a premier CBSE Affiliated ISO 9001:2008 certified School in Kerala which had a humble beginning in 1978. The school saw phenomenal growth under the able leadership of Dr. KP Aboobacker and other like minded people.However, there are widespread allegations that once a reputed school has now come under authoritarian control thereby becoming less democratic. The intended objectives of MES has now been hijacked by a few. Other schools include St.Paul's English Medium High School, CGM English Medium High School, etc. sevana, nila are the two main hospitals in the town.car, bike dealers of different companies are also there. Different banks are in town.
Pattambi is well-connected by road and rail. The Shornur railway junction is a 20-minute bus ride from Pattambi, which also has its own railway station.
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