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{{Infobox road
{{Infobox road
|country=IND
| country = IND
|type = SH
| type = SH
|route = 43
| state = Kerala
|state = Kerala
| route = 43
|maint = Kerala Public Works Department
| alternate_name = Muvattupuzha – Theni Road
|length_km = 105
| map = {{maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-align=center|frame-width=290|type=line|zoom=9|from=State Highway 43 (Kerala).map}}
|direction_a =  
| map_custom = yes
|terminus_a = Muvattupuzha Town(KERALA STATE)
| map_notes = SH 43 highlighted in red
|junction    = Kattappana,Cumbum
| spur_type =
|direction_b =  
| spur_of =
|terminus_b  = Theni Town(TAMILNADU STATE)
| maint = [[Kerala Public Works Department]]
|districts= Ernakulam, Idukki, Theni
| length_km = 105
| length_notes =  <!--[[Corridor_Name1]]: {{convert|00|km|mi|abbr=on}} (Place1 – Place2)<br />[[Corridor_Name2]]: 00 km (Place1 – Place2) -->
| established =
| allocation = {{plainlist|
*{{jct|state=Kerala|SH|33|country=IND}} from near Kulamavu to [[Cheruthoni]], [[Kattappana]] to [[Puliyanmala]]
*{{jct|state=Kerala|SH|19|country=IND}} from [[Puliyanmala]] to near Chettukuzhi}}
| direction_a = West
| terminus_a = {{jct|state=Kerala|NH|85|country=IND}} in [[Muvattupuzha]] <!-- Road begins here. Include Route No. if road starts from another Major route-->
| junction =  <!--Use {{plainlist|}}. Only include Primary highways (single & double digit numbered routes) and Inter-state highways. Maximum 10 entries-->
{{plainlist|
*{{jct|state=Kerala|SH|40|country=IND}} in [[Kodikulam]]
*{{jct|state=Kerala|SH|33|country=IND}} near Kulamavu
*{{jct|state=Kerala|NH|185|country=IND}} in [[Cheruthoni]]
*{{jct|state=Kerala|SH|33|country=IND}} in [[Kattappana]]
*{{jct|state=Kerala|SH|19|country=IND}} in [[Puliyanmala]]
}}
}}
| direction_b = East
| terminus_b = {{jct|state=Kerala|SH|40|country=IND}}/TN-MDR 90 in KL/TN border at Cumbummettu <!-- Road ends here. Include Route No. if road ends on another major route-->
| districts = [[Ernakulam]], [[Idukki]]
| previous_type = SH
| previous_route = 42<!-- previous route in road numbering system (SH 4 - SH 5 - SH 6) -->
| next_type = SH
| next_route = 44 <!-- next route in highway numbering system ((SH 4 - SH 5 - SH 6) -->
}}


'''State Highway 43 (SH 43)''' is a State Highway in [[Kerala]], [[India]] that starts in [[Muvattupuzha]] and ends in Theni Town (Tamil Nadu). The highway is 105&nbsp;km long.<ref name="keralapwd">{{cite web|url=http://www.keralapwd.gov.in/getPage.php?page=maps&pageId=248|title=Kerala PWD - State Highways|publisher=Kerala State Public Works Department|accessdate=26 February 2010}}</ref> The Route Starts from Chali Bridge at [[Muvattupuzha]] Connecting to [[National Highway 49 (India)|NH 49]] towards [[Kothamangalam, Ernakulam|Kothamangalam]].
'''State Highway 43 (SH 43)''' is a State Highway in [[Kerala]], [[India]] that starts in [[Muvattupuzha]] and ends in Theni Town (Tamil Nadu). The highway is 105&nbsp;km long.<ref name="keralapwd">{{cite web|url=http://www.keralapwd.gov.in/getPage.php?page=maps&pageId=248|title=Kerala PWD - State Highways|publisher=Kerala State Public Works Department|accessdate=26 February 2010}}</ref> The Route Starts from Chali Bridge at [[Muvattupuzha]] Connecting to [[National Highway 49 (India)|NH 49]] towards [[Kothamangalam, Ernakulam|Kothamangalam]].


== The Route Map ==
== The Route Map ==
Muvattupuzha –Kalloorkad – Kodikulam – Udumbannoor- Idukki – Mariyapuram – Erattayar – Kattappana – Puliyanmala – Chettukuzhi - Cumbammettu – Cumbam - Theni
Muvattupuzha –Kalloorkad – Kodikulam – Udumbannoor- kaithappara - maniyarankudi  Idukki – Mariyapuram – Thankamony- Erattayar – Kattappana – Puliyanmala – Anyartholu- Chettukuzhi - Kuzhitholu - Cumbammettu – Cumbam - Theni


== Districts connected by State Highway ==
== Districts connected by State Highway ==
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== Strategic Importance ==
== Strategic Importance ==
When this State Highway is completed, This Route Will be a Shorter and Less Hilly Route to Reach [[Theni]] and [[Madurai]] in Tamil Nadu state from [[Cochin]] City. This Will bring developments to the High-Range (Hilly Region in Central Kerala) Regions of Idukki District as well as Easier, Shorter Way to Reach Thodupuzha [[Muvattupuzha]] and [[Ernakulam]]. This Route is Essentially a Hill Highway. The route connecting Udumbannoor and Maniyarankudi is still under construction. There is severe objection from the Forest dept since the 10&nbsp;km route is through the forest land. Historically this SH is through the fort separating princely kingdoms of thekkumkur and vadakkumkur. After construction this will be the shortest and easiest access from high range heartland to reach Kerala townships of Thodupuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam. There is a huge demand from people to complete the construction of this route immediately.
When this State Highway is completed, This Route Will be a Shorter and Less Hilly Route to Reach [[Theni]] and [[Madurai]] in Tamil Nadu state from [[Cochin]] City. This Will bring developments to the High-Range (Hilly Region in Central Kerala) Regions of Idukki District as well as Easier, Shorter Way to Reach Thodupuzha [[Muvattupuzha]] and [[Ernakulam]]. This Route is Essentially a Hill Highway and is the shortest connection from Idukki to Thodupuzha or Moovattupuzha with least hairpins. The route connecting Udumbannoor and Maniyarankudi is still under construction. There is severe objection from the Forest dept since the 10&nbsp;km route is through the forest land. Historically this SH is through the fort separating princely kingdoms of thekkumkur and vadakkumkur. After construction this will be the shortest and easiest access from high range heartland to reach Kerala townships of Thodupuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam. There is a huge demand from people to complete the construction of this route immediately.


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 13:48, 12 November 2021

State Highway 43 shield}}
State Highway 43
Muvattupuzha – Theni Road
Route information
Maintained by Kerala Public Works Department
Length105 km (65 mi)
Component
highways
Major junctions
West end NH 85 in Muvattupuzha
 
East end SH 40/TN-MDR 90 in KL/TN border at Cumbummettu
Location
DistrictsErnakulam, Idukki
Highway system
SH KL 42.svg SH 42SH KL 44.svg SH 44


State Highway 43 (SH 43) is a State Highway in Kerala, India that starts in Muvattupuzha and ends in Theni Town (Tamil Nadu). The highway is 105 km long.[1] The Route Starts from Chali Bridge at Muvattupuzha Connecting to NH 49 towards Kothamangalam.

The Route Map[edit | edit source]

Muvattupuzha –Kalloorkad – Kodikulam – Udumbannoor- kaithappara - maniyarankudi Idukki – Mariyapuram – Thankamony- Erattayar – Kattappana – Puliyanmala – Anyartholu- Chettukuzhi - Kuzhitholu - Cumbammettu – Cumbam - Theni

Districts connected by State Highway[edit | edit source]

SH 43 goes through Ernakulam district, Idukki district districts of Kerala State and Theni district district of Tamil Nadu State .

Townships on the State Highway[edit | edit source]

Idukki, Kattappana and Cumbum are the major towns on the course of this State Highway

Strategic Importance[edit | edit source]

When this State Highway is completed, This Route Will be a Shorter and Less Hilly Route to Reach Theni and Madurai in Tamil Nadu state from Cochin City. This Will bring developments to the High-Range (Hilly Region in Central Kerala) Regions of Idukki District as well as Easier, Shorter Way to Reach Thodupuzha Muvattupuzha and Ernakulam. This Route is Essentially a Hill Highway and is the shortest connection from Idukki to Thodupuzha or Moovattupuzha with least hairpins. The route connecting Udumbannoor and Maniyarankudi is still under construction. There is severe objection from the Forest dept since the 10 km route is through the forest land. Historically this SH is through the fort separating princely kingdoms of thekkumkur and vadakkumkur. After construction this will be the shortest and easiest access from high range heartland to reach Kerala townships of Thodupuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam. There is a huge demand from people to complete the construction of this route immediately.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Kerala PWD - State Highways". Kerala State Public Works Department. Retrieved 26 February 2010.