Country India District Idukki PIN 685607 Local time Saturday 2:30 PM Nearest cities Kochi, Kottayam | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 0486 Area code 0486 | |
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Weather 34°C, Wind W at 13 km/h, 42% Humidity | ||
Vannappuram is a village in the Idukki district of state Kerala in India . The village is in the highland regions 28 km east of Muvattupuzha Town and lies north of the Kaliyar River.Geographical Classification of Vannappuram Region is Midland or Idanad.Hindus, Saint Thomas Christians and Muslims co-exist in harmony adding the diversity in faith and religion. The place has a large population of Syrian Catholics.
Contents
- Map of Vannappuram Kerala 685607
- Demographics
- Transports
- Tourism
- Educational institutions
- Banks
- Hospitals
- Temples
- Churches
- ATM
- Fuel Pump
- Akshaya E Centre
- References
Map of Vannappuram, Kerala 685607
Demographics
As of 2001 the India census records Vannappuram had a population of 27449 with 13792 males and 13657 females. Vannappuram Panchayath comprises three main areas 1. Vannappuram 2. Kaliyar 3. Mundanmudi ( a hilly area 8 km from Vannappuram ). The block panchayath include 17 wards and the ruling parties, with a narrow margin, are United Democratic Front allied. The village is bordered by panchayaths Karimannoor, Paingootoor, and Kodikulam.
Transports
SH-43 which connects Muvattupuzha with Theni passes through Vannappuram.The nearest Railway Stations are Aluva which is 57 kilometres from Vannappuram. Kottayam Railway station is at 74 kilometres from Vannappuram and Ernakulam Junction Railway Station is at 64 kilometres. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport at a distance of 58 kilometres from Vannappuram .
Tourism
Vannappuram is blessed with natural scenic beauty. Although Vannappuram itself is not a major tourist destination, it is the gateway to top tourist destinations like Munnar, Thekkadi, Idukki Dam, Peermade, Wagamon etc. Idukki Dam is located just 42 kilo-meters from Vannappuram. Thommankuthu which is just 6 kilo-meters from Vannappuram is famous for its numerous waterfalls.The place is ideal for nature lovers. Meenuliyanpara is another trekking destination just 18 kilo-meters from Vannappuram, which offers a serene grassland at the top of a hill. Mundanmudi is also a nice place near Vannappuram .
The natural scenic beauty of Thodupuzha has attracted many Malayalam movie makers.Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam, Elsamma Enna Aankutty, Rasathanthram, Veruthe Oru Bharya, Vargam, Vellathooval, Vellimoonga, Aadupuliyattam, Swarnakaduva, etc. are some of the movies shot at and around Vannappuram.