Vandiperiyar
Vandiperiyar | |
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Town | |
Vandiperiyar Location in Kerala, India | |
Coordinates: 9°34′12″N 77°5′26″E / 9.57000°N 77.09056°ECoordinates: 9°34′12″N 77°5′26″E / 9.57000°N 77.09056°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Idukki |
Taluk | Peerumedu |
Area | |
• Total | 50.98 km2 (19.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 836 m (2,743 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 22,978 |
• Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English [1] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 685533 |
Vehicle registration | KL-37 |
Nearest Town | Kumily, 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[]
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[]
Tea, coffee and pepper plantations are abundant. They are the main source of income for many people.
References[]
- ^ "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969" (PDF).
- ^ http://wikimapia.org/1684867/Vandiperiyar Wikimapia
- ^ Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Idukki (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala. p. 70,71. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
External links[]
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