Vandiperiyar

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Vandiperiyar
Town
Vandiperiyar is located in Kerala
Vandiperiyar
Vandiperiyar
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°34′12″N 77°5′26″E / 9.57000°N 77.09056°E / 9.57000; 77.09056Coordinates: 9°34′12″N 77°5′26″E / 9.57000°N 77.09056°E / 9.57000; 77.09056
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictIdukki
TalukPeerumedu
Area
 • Total50.98 km2 (19.68 sq mi)
Elevation
836 m (2,743 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total22,978
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English [1]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
685533
Vehicle registrationKL-37
Nearest TownKumily, Cumbum, Kattappana

Vandiperiyar, IPA: [ʋɐɳɖipːeɾijɐːr], is a spice village in Idukki district, Kerala, India. It is known for tourism, tea and coffee plantations, black pepper and other spice products. A number of tea factories are situated in the town. The Periyar River flows through the city.

Geography[]

Nilgiri langur at Vandiperiyar

It is located at an altitude of 836 m above MSL.[2]

The Periyar River flows through Vandiperiyar.

Demographics[]

As of 2011 Census, Periyar village had a population of 22,978 which constitutes 11,397 males and 11,581 females. Periyar village has an area of 50.98 km2 (19.68 sq mi) with 5,749 families residing in it. In Periyar, 9.38% of the population was under 6 years of age. Periyar had an average literacy of 86.38% higher than the national average of 74% and lower than state average of 94%.[3]

Location[]

Vandiperiyar is on National Highway 183, directly connected with Kottayam. Thekkady is 18 km away.

Economy[]

Village vegetable shop

Tea, coffee and pepper plantations are abundant. They are the main source of income for many people.

References[]

  1. ^ "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969" (PDF).
  2. ^ http://wikimapia.org/1684867/Vandiperiyar Wikimapia
  3. ^ Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Idukki (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala. p. 70,71. Retrieved 14 July 2020.

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