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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Peermade
| other_name =
| nickname =
| settlement_type = [[Hill station]]
| image_skyline = Parunthumpara 10.JPG
| image_alt =
| image_caption = View from Parunthumpara in Peerumedu
| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India
| pushpin_label_position = left
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|9.5505100|N|77.0302580|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]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type = [[Panchayath]]
| governing_body = Peerumedu panchayath
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 114.75
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m =
| population_total = 25768
| population_as_of = 2001
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969 |url=http://www.lawsofindia.org/pdf/kerala/1969/1969KERALA7.pdf}}</ref>
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 685531
| area_code = 04869
| registration_plate = KL-37
| website = [http://lsgkerala.in/peermadepanchayat/]
| footnotes =
}}
'''Peermade''', also spelt '''Peerumedu''' (malayalam: പീരുമേട്)is a [[hill station]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It lies {{convert|915|m}} above sea level in the [[Western Ghats]] (Sahyadri) about {{convert|85|km}} east of [[Kottayam]] on the way to [[Thekkady]] through the nearby city of [[Kanjirappally]].

==Geography==
The landscape of Peermade includes spectacular waterfalls, open grass lands and pine forests.<ref>http://old.kerala.gov.in/kercaljan06/p38-41.pdf A Heaven away from Heaven / [[George Thengummoottil]] / PRD, [[Government of Kerala]]</ref> Predominantly it is classified as [[Malanad]] with an elevation ranging from {{cvt|3000|ft|m}} from the mean sea level.

==History==
[[File:പീരുമേട്, തേക്കടി, കോട്ടയം (1900).jpg|thumb|1900 photograph of Peerumedu (British library)]]
Peermade was once the summer retreat of the [[Maharaja]]s of [[Travancore]]. During those periods these regions were quite inaccessible, covered by dense forests and was inhabited by certain tribes like 'Malappandarams' and 'Malayarans'. The archaeological excavations points out that there was an ancient [[Neolithic]] culture flourished in the high-ranges which wasn't written or recorded. But the findings of cultural remnants from the hill tracks near [[Kumily]] and [[Vandiperiyar]] provides some factual evidences of the existence of a rich culture.<ref name="Peermade">{{cite book|last1=George|first1=Thengummootil|title=Peermade|date=10 January 2014|publisher=[[George Thengummoottil]]|location=[[Kerala]]}}</ref>

Peermade was the highest elevation on the mountain route that once connected the [[Travancore]] with [[Madurai]] in ancient [[Tamilakam]]. The mountain barriers created by the [[ghats]] separated these two regions.<ref name="Peermade" />{{Rp|2}}
[[Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary]], one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, is {{convert|43|km}} away. It has herds of [[elephants]] and other wildlife as well as lakes.

==Etymology==
The name is sometimes related to the [[Sufi]] saint, 'Peer Mohammed', as "hill of the Peer" (പീരുമേട്).<ref>http://www.theindia.info/peermade/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230013835/http://www.theindia.info/peermade/ |date=30 December 2019 }} Story of Tea Plantation in Kerala / George Thengummoottil</ref>

==Spices==

The area is extremely fertile and until recently featured lush [[plantation]]s of [[coffee]], [[tea]], [[cardamon]], and [[coconut]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mag/2003/09/28/stories/2003092800110100.htm
|title= A bitter brew in the high ranges
|access-date=2006-09-20
}}</ref> With a long history of spice growing, the focus is now on the production of organic [[black pepper]], [[Black pepper#White pepper|white pepper]], [[ginger]] and [[turmeric]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/OPPORTUNITIES/GRANTS/DEVMARKETPLACE/0,,contentMDK:20836197~menuPK:224996~pagePK:180691~piPK:174492~theSitePK:205098,00.html
|title=Mapping India's spice route from past to present
|access-date=2006-09-20
}}</ref>

At a 2006 show, spice growers from Peermade displayed samples of organically grown spices including [[cardamom]], black pepper, white pepper, [[nutmeg]], [[mace (spice)|mace]], [[cloves]], turmeric, ginger, [[vanilla]] beans, vanilla powder and herbs such as [[oregano]], [[Salvia officinalis|sage]], [[thyme]] and [[rosemary]]. Oils of thyme and rosemary were also displayed.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.indianspices.com/html/event_germ.html
|title=Organic Show - Peermede Development Board's stand
|access-date=2006-09-20
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061015164904/http://www.indianspices.com/html/event_germ.html  |archive-date = 2006-10-15}}</ref>

==Education==
Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology<ref>http://www.mbcpeermade.com Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology website</ref> and [[Marian College Kuttikkanam|Marian College]]<ref>http://www.mariancollege.org Marian College Kuttikanam</ref> are located at Kuttikanam in Peermade.

==Politics==
Peermade assembly constituency is part of [[Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
|access-date = 2008-10-20
|work = Kerala
|publisher = Election Commission of India
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090304011026/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|archive-date = 2009-03-04
}}</ref>
[[E.S. Bijimol|E S Bijimol]] is the current MLA of peermade.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Taluk Office-Peermade. Majistrate Court and Sub-Treasury are also functioned in this building..jpg|Tehsil Office
File:Peermade-taluk.JPG|Estate Bungalow
File:Peermade-2006b (5).JPG|Peermade town
File:Peermade estates3.JPG|Monsoon stream flowing through a tea estate in Peermade
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==See also==
{{Portal|India}}
* [[Thodupuzha]]
* [[Erattupetta]]
* [[Palai]]
* [[Kumily]]
* [[Kuttikkanam]]
* [[Manjumala]]
* [[Mundakayam]]
* [[Kottayam]]
* [[Vagamon]]

==Notes==
{{reflist}}

==Books==
* [[The Story of Peermade]] by [[George Thengummoottil]] ({{ISBN|9788192888606}}) http://theindia.info/theIndiainfo/downloads/The%20Story%20of%20Peermade.pdf

==External links==
{{commons category}}
*{{cite news|url=http://theindia.info/Peermade/ |title= History of Peermade |work=The India| date=2006-06-24 |access-date=2008-07-20}}
*{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/24/stories/2008062452940300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107071111/http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/24/stories/2008062452940300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |title= Hartal total in Peerumade | date=2008-06-24 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2008-07-20}}
*{{cite news|url=http://theindia.info/Peermade/ |title= History of Peermade |work=The India| date=2008-06-24 |access-date=2008-07-20}}
*{{cite news|url=http://kuttikkanamcastle.com/ |title= Peermade resort |work=The India| date=2008-06-24 |access-date=2018-07-25}}

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[[Category:Cities and towns in Idukki district]]
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