Ranni (Malayalam:റാന്നി, Hindi:रान्नी) , sometimes spelled Ranny, is one of the 5 Taluks in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala[1], in India. According to the Census of India 2001, the population was 207,782[2]. The taluk headquarters is a small township on both sides of the Pamba River. Ranni is also one of the largest taluks in Kerala.[3] The renowned Hindu temple of Sabarimala is in this taluk, situated approximately 66 km from the main town, Ittiappara. Ranni is known for its natural beauty, forests, hills, river and good climate.