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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{refimprove|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Elappara
| other_name =
| nickname =
| settlement_type = Plantation township
| image_skyline = Tea Graden Idukki.JPG
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Tea plantations at Chinnar, near Elappara
| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|9|37|0|N|76|58|0|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Idukki district|Idukki]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Taluks of Kerala|Taluk]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Peerumedu taluk|Peerumedu]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for = Tea plantations
| government_type = [[Panchayati raj (India)]]
| governing_body = Elappara Grama Panchayath
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 88.48
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 1050
| population_total = 18,714
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], English
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 685501
| area_code = 04868
| registration_plate = KL-37
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest towns
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Kattappana]], [[Kumily]], [[Vagamon]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency)|Idukki]]
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Peerumade (State Assembly constituency)|Peerumade]]
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank4_info_sec1 = 0.98[[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]]
| website = {{URL|lsgkerala.in/elapparapanchayat/}}
| footnotes =
}}

'''Elappara '''is a village in [[Idukki district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]]. It is one of the panchayaths in [[Peerumedu]] taluk. The area is marked by a cool climate as the region is situated at an elevation of more than {{cvt|1000|m|ft}} above the sea level. Elappara is famous for its vast tea plantations.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |title=Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above |others=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=2008-12-08 }}</ref>

== History ==
The history of present Elappara begins in 1836 with the clearing of the [[Vembanadu]] region by Henry Baker, a C.M.S. missionary. The first estate to start the tea industry in high-range was the ''Tyford'' estate and the first plantation ''Penshwarast -'' both of which are situated in Elappara panchayath.

During the [[Kollam era]], the regions including Elappara were a part of the [[Thekkumkur]] kingdom and were later acquired by Manavikrama Kulasekara Perumal, the founder of the [[Poonjar dynasty]]. History says that Manavikrama was on his journey to [[Poonjar]] and took rest at 'Thangalpara,' near Kolahalamedu. Even today we can see the remnants of [[Minakshi]] idols in the rocks, indicating its history. In the 1870s, various plantations had emerged in this region. The tea cultivated here was known by the name ''Peerumedu hybrid tea'', a type native to China. By 1896, the area was fully utilized for tea cultivation. Later, in the 1900s, the people that worked in these plantations permanently settled there.

== Administration ==
Elappara panchayath was formed in 1953, including 17 wards, and it belongs to the Azhutha block of [[Peerumedu]] taluk. The surrounding panchayaths are [[Ayyappancoil]], [[Upputhara]], [[Kokkayar]], [[Peruvanthanam]], and [[Kumily]].

===Wards in Elappara panchayath===
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
*Pullikkanam
*Uluppooni
*Kottamala
*Vattapathal
*Kochu Karumtharuvi
*Chemmannu
*Chinnar
*Vallakkadavu
*Haileyburia
*Kizhakke puthuval
*Kozhikkanam
*Thannikanam
*Elappara
*Tyford
*Bonami
*Kolahalamedu
*[[Vagamon]]
{{div col end}}

== Economy ==
Elappara is predominantly a plantation township with its abundant tea plantations. Most people work in plantations. This hill area is known for the Elappara Tea estate and its brand MASCO. Kerala's main agricultural products are cultivated in this region.
Elappara is surrounded by tea estates namely the Tyford Tea Ltd, MMJ Plantations, Haileyburia Tea Estates Ltd., etc.

==Religion==
The majority of the population is [[Hindu]], [[Christianity|Christian]], or [[Muslim]]. Important pilgrim centers are the Luther Mission Church at Bonami, the Uppukulam Shree [[Krishna]] Swami Temple, and the Muhiyudeen Juma Masjid.

[[Muslims]] are a comparatively smaller part of the population.

== Tourism ==
The natural environment and landscapes of Elappara attract visitors. There are panoramic views from the roads leading from Elappara to Kuttikkanam and Vagamon.{{cn|date=December 2020}} The ''Annan Thambi'' and ''Pullikkanan'' hills, meadows at Kolahalamedu, scenic Vedikuzhi, Elappara streams, and the numerous tea plantations are the main attractions for the visitors.{{cn|date=December 2020}} [[Vagamon]], a hill station in [[Idukki]], is just 15 km from Elappara. The [[Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary]] and [[Mullaperiyar]] dam is situated near to this panchayath.

== Transportation ==
Elappara is located on the Kattappana - Kuttikkanam state highway, situated about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Kuttikkanam and 32 km (20 mi) from Kattappana. Major long route buses to [[Kottayam]] and [[Changanassery]] stop here. Bus services are also available to places like [[Vandiperiyar]], Kumily, Vagamon, [[Erattupetta]], and [[Palai|Pala]] regions.

==Demographics==
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Elappara had a population of 18,714 with 9,284 males and 9,430 females. Elappara village has an area of {{cvt|88.48|km2}} with 4,754 families residing in it. The average sex ratio was 1016 lower than the state average of 1084. In Elappara, 8.8% of the population was under 6 years of age. Elappara had an average literacy of 89.6% higher than the national average of 74% and lower than the state average of 94%.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kerala |first1=Directorate of Census Operations |title=District Census Handbook, Idukki |publisher=Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=70,71 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3209_PART_B_IDUKKI.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Kattappana]]
* [[Kuttikkanam]]
* [[Upputhara]]
* [[Ayyappancoil]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Idukki district}}
[[Category:Villages in Idukki district]]

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