Idukki Tourism, Kerala India
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Idukki Fast Facts
- State: Kerala
- District: Idukki
- Famous for/as: Trekking
- Population: 1,129,221 (2011)
- Area: 5,105.22 km2 (1,971.14 sq mi)
- Altitude: 1350 m
- Language: Malayalam, English
- Best Season: Throughout the year
- Weather: Summer 22 to 40°C, Winter 20 to 32°C
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- Pincode: 685603
- STDCode: 04863
Idukki, India Overview
This beautiful High range district of Kerala is eographically known for its Mountainous Hills and Dense Forests. For the people of Kerala, Idukki is always associated with Power Generation. About 66% of the State's Power needs come from the Hydroelectric Power Projects in Idukki. Idukki accounts for 12.9 percent of the area of Kerala and only 3.7 percent of the population of Kerala.Idukki district was formed on 26 January 1972.The district consists of Devikulam, Udumbanchola and Peermedu taluks of the erstwhile Kottayam district and Thodupuzha taluk (excluding two villages Manjallore and Kalloorkadu) of the erstwhile Ernakulam district. At the time of formation the district headquarters started functioning at Kottayam and from there it was shifted to Painavu in Thodupuzha taluk in June 1976, where it is proposed to build a new planned forest township.Idukki is one of the 14 districts of Kerala, also known as God’s Own Country. During ancient times, Idukki was a part of Chera Dynasty while its modern history begins with the European planters who settled in the region. Almost 97 % of the district is covered by mountains and forests. The Anamudi, which is the highest peak in India, south of the Himalayas, is located in Idukki. The city also has the largest arch dam in the country. Thus major portions of Idukki district came under the rule of the Poonjar Raja.
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Idukki, India History
IDUKKI District was formed on 26 January 1972 as per Government notification No 54131/C2/71/RD dated 24th January 1972. The district consists of Devikulam, Udumbanchola and Peermedu taluks of the erstwhile Kottayam district and Thodupuzha taluk (excluding two villages Manjallore and Kalloorkadu) of the erstwhile Ernakulam district. At the time of formation the district headquarters started functioning at Kottayam and from there it was shifted to Painavu in Thodupuzha taluk in June 1976, where it is proposed to build a new planned forest township.
The district's name, 'Idukki' is supposed to be derived from the Malayalam word 'Idukku' which means a narrow gorge. Periyar which is one of the largest rivers of Kerala, flowing through Idukki gorge formed between the two high massive rocks called "Kuravan" and "Kurathi", is the site of the gigantic Idukki arch dam. We have very little authentic knowledge which throws light into the ancient history of Idukki district. Eventhough there is no clear evidence whether men of the paleolithic age lived here, there is evidence of stone-age civilisation. Stone-age dolmens were discovered in the valleys of Anchanad in Devikulam taluk. Archaeological excavation conducted during 1947-48 at Kallar Pattom colony in Udumbanchola taluk and at Vandiperiyar in Peermedu taluk brought to light the remains of Old Stone-age Menhir and Tombs.