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'''Kattappana''' ([[Help:IPA/Malayalam|[kaʈ:ap:ɐna]]]) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]] in the [[Idukki district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is located 32&amp;nbsp;km (19.8&amp;nbsp;mi) southeast of the Idukki district headquarters in [[Painavu]], 131&amp;nbsp;km (81.4&amp;nbsp;mi) east of major commercial city [[Kochi]] and 211&amp;nbsp;km (131.1&amp;nbsp;mi) north of the state capital, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. Kattappana is the second-largest municipality in the district by population, and serves as a major hub for commercial and economic activity for the surrounding region.


'''Kattappana''' is a [[Municipality|municipal town]] in the [[Sahyadri]] (or [[Western Ghats]]) of [[Kerala state]], [[India]]. It is the main urban centre in the high ranges of [[Idukki district]], situated about {{convert|2788.71-2952.76|ft|m}} above mean sea level, in the High Ranges, the high altitude region of [[Kerala]] has recently raised to the status of [[municipality]]. Kattappana is a class III urban centre. It is the first municipality in high range of Idukki district with the real mountainous touch of [[Idukki]] as [[Thodupuzha]] municipality is situated in low range. It is a major commercial town and flourished with the boost in production of agriculture and spices. [[Thopramkudy ]] is the nearest town.  
Kattappana was formed primarily by settlers from [[Thodupuzha]], [[Pala, Kerala|Pala]], [[Kanjirapally]], [[Kothamangalam]], [[Muvattupuzha]] and [[Changanassery]] in the 1950s, and was given the status of [[gram panchayat]] in 1962. The town later attained the [[Municipality]] status in 2015.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | last=Raman | first=Giji K.|date=2015-05-13 |title=Kattappana to become a municipality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kattappana-to-become-a-municipality/article7204111.ece |access-date=2024-07-01 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20161221083424/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kattappana-to-become-a-municipality/article7204111.ece | archive-date=2016-12-21| url-status=dead}}&lt;/ref&gt;


People migrated to this place mainly during 1950s from different parts of nearby townships like [[Palai|Pala]], [[Kottayam]] etc. However, there were inhabitants even before 100 years. The main occupation is cultivation of commercial crops and spices like [[tea]], [[coffee]], [[Black pepper|pepper]], [[cardamom]], [[black pepper]], and the majority of them are farmers.<ref>{{cite news|title='Trial Run Begins at Spices Park'|url=http://hindu.com/2010/09/06/stories/2010090656170400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100910231753/http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/06/stories/2010090656170400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 September 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2010-09-06|access-date=30 June 2014}}</ref>
== History ==
One of the anchor institutions in Kattappana is [[St. John's Hospital, Kattappana|St. John's Hospital]]. When it was started in 1968, it was one of the main hospitals in a 100-km radius. Managed by the [[Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God|Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God]], the hospital has grown to a tertiary level of 450 - bedded multi-speciality hospital with sixteen clinical disciplines. Even today, it is the only tertiary level referral center in this area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stjohns.co.in/|title=St. John's Hospital website|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref>


== Municipal administration ==
=== Historical development ===
Previously, Kattappana was included in the [[Udumbanchola]] tehsil (taluk) of Idukki district and was later included in the newly formed Idukki tehsil (taluk). In 1962, it became a grama panchayath and the first council was held under the presidentship of V.T Sebastian in 1964.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kattappana-to-become-a-municipality/article7204111.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-06|date=2015-05-15|title=Kattappana to become a municipality - The Hindu › kerala › article7204111}}</ref> It was officially declared as municipality by the state government on 1 November 2015. It became the second municipality in the district, while Thodupuzha became the first one within the low ranges. The first municipal chairman was Mr. Johny Kulampallil and the current municipal chairperson is Ms Beena Joby. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/udf-wrests-power-in-kattappana-and-thodupuzha/article7894574.ece|title=UDF wrests power in Kattappana and Thodupuzha - The Hindu› kerala › article7894574|access-date=2016-12-07|date=2015-11-19|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
The area was mainly settled by people from [[Thodupuzha]], Pala, [[Kottayam]] and [[Changanassery]]. Initially, it was a part of the [[Udumbanchola]] Tehsil (Taluk) within the [[Idukki district]]. Subsequently, it became a part of the newly formed Idukki Tehsil. Notably, Kattappana emerged as the second municipality established in the district, following [[Thodupuzha]]. Mr Johny Kulampally became the first chairperson.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Kerala Local Self Government Profiles |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/index.php/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2015/1265/2015126503201 |website=Lsg |access-date=8 July 2024 |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708183459/https://lsgkerala.gov.in/index.php/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2015/1265/2015126503201 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;


It is one of the more important commercial centre in the high ranges and was on a fast track in terms of development and infrastructure building. Kattappana became a grama panchayat in 1962 and the first panchayat council under the presidency of V.T. Sebastian was formed in 1964.
Kattappana eventually established itself as a commercial hub within the high ranges. This development was fueled by its rapid growth in infrastructure and overall development. However, the turning point for Kattappana's commercial success can be attributed to the construction of two key roads: the Kottayam-Kattappana road and the Puliyanmala-Thodupuzha State Highway.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2015-05-13 |title=Kattappana to become a municipality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kattappana-to-become-a-municipality/article7204111.ece |access-date=2024-07-08 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=21 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221083424/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kattappana-to-become-a-municipality/article7204111.ece |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;
However, it was the development of the Kottayam–Kattappana road and the Puliyanmala–Thodupuzha State highway that turned the town into a commercial centre. It was the agriculture sector that played a pivotal role in economically uplifting the town


== Demographics ==
=== Economy ===
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Kattappana had a population of 42,646, with 21,159 males and 21,487 females. Kattappana has an area of {{cvt|61.32|km2}} with 10,419 families residing in it. In Kattappana, 10.3% was under 6 years of age. The Scheduled Castes (SC) were 6% of the total population and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) were 1.23%. Kattappana had an average literacy of 95.25% higher 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=58,59 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3209_PART_B_IDUKKI.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref>
Cardamom agriculture is the cornerstone of Kattappana's economy, playing a pivotal role in uplifting the town's economic well-being. The [[Spices Board of India]] (erstwhile Cardamom Board under Government of India) has an office in Kattappana. A Spices Park is established at Puttaday close to the town of Kattappana.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Spices Park - Puttady, Kerala {{!}} Spices Board |url=https://www.indianspices.com/locations/spices-park-puttady-kerala.html |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=www.indianspices.com |archive-date=1 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701071838/https://www.indianspices.com/locations/spices-park-puttady-kerala.html |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;
 
=== Recognition for sanitation ===
A significant achievement for Kattappana in sanitation was attaining the distinction of an Open Defecation Free Municipality in Kerala. Kattappana was first civic body in the State of Kerala to achieve this status.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2016-06-25 |title=First civic body in State |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/First-civic-body-in-State/article14402543.ece |access-date=2024-07-01 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=1 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701074419/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/First-civic-body-in-State/article14402543.ece |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; This recognition was conferred upon the then chairman, Shri Johny Kulampallil, by the Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing &amp; Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information &amp; Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, during a ceremony held in Cochin on 18 October 2016.
 
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==Agriculture==
==Geography==
[[File:Black Pepper - Raw.jpeg|thumb|Pepper, the king of spices]]
[[File:Cardomom plant.JPG|thumb|Cardomom plant]]
Kattappana is the center for spices trade and the primary producer of [[cardamom]]<ref>[http://cardamomindia.blogspot.com/ Cardamom Cultivation]</ref> and [[black pepper]]. The main occupation of people of Kattappana is agriculture. A specific type Njallani high yielding variety of cardamom, was developed in Kattappana. It is also the centre of production and marketing of [[coffee]], [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]] and [[ginger]]. There are also several reputed [[Tea|tea plantations]] (Tata Tea, A V Thomas & Co, Malayalam Plantations, Kannan Devan etc.) in adjoining areas of the district.


''[[Spices Board of India|Spices Board]]'' (erstwhile Cardamom Board under Government of India) has an office in Kattappana. A Spices Park is established at Puttadi near Kattappana.  Cardamom Research Institute is situated at Pampadumpara.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}}
The average elevation of Kattappana Municipality is 950 m above sea level.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=https://en-in.topographic-map.com/map-v65z4/Kattappana/ | title=Kattappana topographic map, elevation, terrain }}&lt;/ref&gt;


[[Njallani]] high yielding variety of cardamom was developed by Sebastian Joseph Njallani of Kattappana, who migrated to Kattappana in 1952.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/may/30farm.htm "Tale of an Indigenous Farmer", Rediff.com]</ref>
===Climate===
Under the [[Köppen climate classification]], Kattappana has a [[tropical monsoon climate]]. Humidity rises from March to April and mid-May. The average annual temperature is 23&amp;nbsp;°C. The months of June, July, August and October receive significant of rainfall. November and December are the coldest months in the year.


But still there are people who has not received pattayam for their land.
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==Climate==
== Civic administration ==
The climate of Kattappana falls under the [[Köppen climate classification]]. The place normally experiences a moderate climate. The humidity rises from the month of March to April and mid May. The average annual temperature here is 23&nbsp;°C. The months of June, July, August and October receives significant amount of rainfall. November and December are the coldest months in the year.


==Notable Personalities==
=== Administration ===
* Late Bro. Forthunatus Thanhauser OH ([[Servant of God]])
Kattappana is one of the two municipalities in the district, formed through the powers of Kerala Municipalities Act 1994.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Municipality act 1994 |url=https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/17250/1/kerala__municipality__act_1994.pdf |access-date=1 July 2024 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813065804/https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/17250/1/kerala__municipality__act_1994.pdf |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; It was officially declared as municipality by the state government on 1 November 2015.The members of the municipal council are elected from each of 34 wards every five years, held with the local government elections across the state.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Kerala Government LSG |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2015/1265 |access-date=1 July 2024 |archive-date=1 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701091254/https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2015/1265 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; The elections was held in 2021.The chairperson is the executive authority of the municipality.
* Fr Francis Dominic OFM (Founder, Assisi Snehashram)
* Dr Anil Pradeep K ([[Doctor of Medicine|Doctor]])
* Edamanakkunnel Mathai Augusthy (Ex [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]])
* Joy Vettikuzhi (Chairman, Kattappana [[Municipality]])
* Cartoonist Sajidas mohan (National award winner)
* Ambi Neenasam (Actor, [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam Cinema]])


==Healthcare==
Kattappana town is the part of the Idukki legislative assembly constituency and the [[Idukki Lok Sabha constituency]]. The legislative assembly election is conducted every five years, most recently in May 2021.
St. John's Hospital Kattappana is a leading hospital in Idukki District. It is owned and managed by the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God. It is located 1.5 km from the heart of the town and has a full range of modern facilities. An institution named St. John College of Nursing is attached to the hospital for nursing and paramedical education, offering 4 year B.Sc. Nursing Course (affiliated to MG University) and also General Nursing & Midwifery License course approved by the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council.


St.John's Hospital, Kattappana was started in 1968 by Bro. Fortunatus Thanhauser, a Polish missionary, who adopted Kattappana as his home from 1967 until his death in 2005. He came to Kattappana, India in January 1967 to serve "an underdeveloped region of mostly illegal new settlements of landless poor in government forests".[12]
[[File:Kattappana Municipality Office.jpg|center|thumb|682x682px|Administrative headquarters of Kattappana Municipality]]


Theni Medical College in Tamil Nadu is around 70 km from Kattappana and is a closer destination than any other medical college in Kerala. Kottayam Medical College is the next nearest medical college for Kattappana residents. There is a Government-run District Hospital in Pynave, Idukki.
===Administrative divisions===


Another major hospital in Kattappana is Co-operative Hospital near the town bus stand. Its also equipped with all major departments and facilities.
[[File:കട്ടപ്പന രാഷ്ട്രീയ ഭൂപടം.jpg|300px|center]]


Other hospitals functioning in Kattappana are Anchana Hospital and Bala Hospital (both near Pulianmala Road), Christy Hospital (Idukki kavala), Saro Hospital (Erattayar Road, near IHRD College), the Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Kattappana, Government Homeo Hospital, Kattappana and Government Hospital (Allopathy), 20 Acre, Kattappana. Land has recently been acquired for a new multi speciality hospital near State Bank junction.
For administrative convenience, the municipality is divided into 34 wards.


==Population Analysis==
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The current population of Kattappana town are mostly descendants of migrants who migrated to the area in early 1950s, when the area was forest land. The town has large population of [[Eastern Catholic Churches|Syrian Catholic]] families who migrated to Kattappana in early 1950s from Central [[Travancore]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://smcim.smonline.org/kattappana/history.htm |title=St George Forane Church, Kattappana |access-date=9 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331200550/http://smcim.smonline.org/kattappana/history.htm |archive-date=31 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The migrations were majorly from [[Pala, Kerala|Pala]], [[Changanassery|Chenganassery]] and Kanjirapally taluks of Kottayam district and Pathanamthitta. Apart from the Catholics, the [[Nadar (caste)|Nadar]], [[Viswakarma]], [[Nair]], and [[Ezhava]] communities also make up a good part of the population. The landmark of the town is an edifice dedicated to [[Narayana Guru]]. There are also [[Muslim]] families and the Juma Masjid caters to their religious needs.
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! Ward no. !! Ward name!! Ward no. !! Ward name
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| 1 || Vazhavara||18 || Kunthalampara North
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| 2 || Nirmala city ||19 || Kunthalampara South
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| 3 || Society ||20 || Pallikavala
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| 4 || Konginippadavu ||21 || Erupathekkar
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| 5 || Vellayamkudy ||22 || Ambalakkavala
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| 6 || Vettikkuzhakavala ||23 || Mettukkuzhi
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| 7 || Nathukallu ||24 || Vallakkadavu
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| 8 || Kallukunnu ||25 || Kadamakkuzhy
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| 9 || Pezhumkavala ||26 || Nariampara
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| 10 || Valiyapara ||27 || Thovarayar
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| 11 || Kochuthovala North ||28 || I T I Kunnu
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| 12 || Kochuthovala ||29 || Valiyakandam
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| 13 || Anakuthy ||30 || Govt. College
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| 14 || Parakkadavu ||31 || Suvarnagiri
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| 15 || Puliyanmala ||32 || Kalyanathandu
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| 16 || Ambalappara ||33 || Mulakaramedu
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| 17 || Kattappana ||34 || Kounthi
|}


Descendants of earlier inhabitants, the tribals of the forest, can still be seen. The Mannan tribe is now concentrated around Kovilmala, near [[Kanchiyar]].<ref>[http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=17636&rog3=IN Mannan tribe]</ref>
== Politics ==
The major political parties active in Kattappana are [[Indian National Congress]] (INC), [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPI(M)), [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) and [[Kerala Congress]]. Active trade union are [[Indian National Trade Union Congress]] (INTUC) and [[Centre of Indian Trade Unions]] (CITU).{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}


The major places of religious worship include:
The current member of legislative assembly (MLA) from Idukki is [[Roshy Augustine]]. He has been the member of legislative assembly of Kerala representing Kattappana town forming a part of Idukki constituency since 2001.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine Beats Congress' Francis George in Hat-trick Win |url=https://www.india.com/kerala/idukki-election-result-live-updates-round-wise-counting-of-votes-lead-trail-key-candidates-4622719/ |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;


* Jyothis Bishop's House,Malankara Catholic Church- Idukki Region, Jyothis Center, Kattappana
The current member of parliament (MP) from Idukki is [[Dean Kuriakose]]. He was elected to the Parliament in 2019.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2024-06-04 |title=Lok Sabha Elections: Dean Kuriakose once again scripts a stunning victory in Idukki |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lok-sabha-elections-dean-kuriakose-once-again-scripts-a-stunning-victory-in-idukki/article68251283.ece |access-date=2024-07-01 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=2 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802125147/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lok-sabha-elections-dean-kuriakose-once-again-scripts-a-stunning-victory-in-idukki/article68251283.ece |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;
* St.George Forane Syrian Catholic Church,Pallikavala, Kattappana (Diocese of Kanjirappally)
* St.George Syrian Catholic Church,Vellyamkudy,Kattappana(Idukki Diocese)
* St. Paul's Malankara Catholic Church, Jyothis Centre, Kattappana (Archdiocese of Tiruvalla)
* St Mary's Orthodox Church, Kattappana
* St George Jacobite Syrian Church, Kattappana (under Idukki Bhadrasanam)
* St Mary's Knanaya Church, Kattappana
* St. John's CSI Church, Kattappana
* India Pentecostal Mission Church, Kattappana
* Sree Lakshminarayana Temple, Idukkikavala, Kattappana
* Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Ambalakavala[14]
* Visvakarma Mahadeva Temple,Kochuthovala Rd, Kattappana
* Darussalam Juma Masjid, Kattappana


==Art, Sports and Culture==
== Demographics ==
Kattappana has multiple public libraries.
As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Kattappana had a population of 42,646, with 21,159 males and 21,487 females. Kattappana has an area of {{cvt|52.77|km2}} with 13,180 families residing in it. Kattappana had an average literacy of 95.25%, higher than the state average of 94%.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book |title=District Census Handbook, Idukki |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=58,59 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3209_PART_B_IDUKKI.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621172040/https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3209_PART_B_IDUKKI.pdf |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;


The movie houses in the town are:
People migrated to Kattappana mainly during the 1950s from Central Travancore. The migrations were mainly from Palai, Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha, Changanassery and Kanjirapally taluks of the undivided Kottayam district and Pathanamthitta. Descendants of earlier inhabitants, the tribals of the forest, can still be seen. The Mannan tribe is now concentrated around Kovilmala, near [[Kanchiyar]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Mannan, caste in India | website=Joshua Project | url=https://www.joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17636/IN | access-date=24 March 2025 | archive-date=24 March 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250324164454/https://www.joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17636/IN | url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;


Aiswarya Multiplex Theatre (formerly known as Sangeetha), near the Town Hall
== Tourist attractions ==


Sagara Movies (Multiplex), Kochuthovala Road.
=== Anchuruli Tunnel ===
{{Main|Anchuruli Tunnel}}


Santhosh Theatre, near the old Private Bus Stand.
This is a 3.5 meters wide, 4&amp;nbsp;km long tunnel that connects the Idukki and Erattayar Reservoirs. Beyond its functional purpose, the tunnel offers a glimpse of the [[Anchuruli]] Waterfalls.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Anchuruli Tunnel {{!}} Tourist Places in Idukki {{!}} Adventure Spots in Kerala |url=https://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/2022/anchuruli-tunnel-idukki/1241 |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Kerala Tourism |language=en |archive-date=1 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701080853/https://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/2022/anchuruli-tunnel-idukki/1241 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;
[[File:Tunnel at Anchuruli.jpg|thumb|Anchurali Tunnel]]


There are also Arts and Music Clubs in the town.  
=== Kalvary Mount ===
[[Kalvary Mount]] or Kalliyanathandu is a Christian pilgrimage site atop a hill with a view of the Idukki Reservoir and its surrounding peaks and forests.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Kalvarimount Ecotourism {{!}} Kerala Eco Tourism- Official Ecommerce Website of Department of Forest, Government of Kerala |url=https://keralaforestecotourism.com/calvarimountecotourism |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=keralaforestecotourism.com |archive-date=1 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701083035/https://keralaforestecotourism.com/calvarimountecotourism |url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt; Once a secluded spot, it gained fame after the [[Idukki Dam]]'s construction.  


Kattappana Town Lions Club [16] is part of Lions Club International, and is engaged in humanitarian service and community projects for community service.
During Lent, the area becomes a pilgrimage centre as Christians go in a procession up the hillock.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Kalvary Mount or Kalliyanathandu - famous Christian Pilgrim Centre in Idukki |url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/kalvary-mount-christian-pilgrim-centre/206 |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Kerala Tourism |language=en |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227040813/https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/kalvary-mount-christian-pilgrim-centre/206 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;


Idukki Malankarajyothi Integral Development Society, Jyothis Center, Kattappana.
==Agriculture==


Bodhana Social Service Society, Jyothis Center, Kattappana.
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Sports
The main occupation of people in Kattappana is agriculture. [[Cardamom]] is produced.&lt;ref&gt;[https://cardamomindia.blogspot.com/ Cardamom Cultivation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120094512/https://cardamomindia.blogspot.com/ |date=20 November 2023 }}&lt;/ref&gt;{{Better source needed|date=March 2025}} [[Njallani]], a high yielding variety of cardamom, was developed by Sebastian Joseph Njallani from Kattappana.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Tale of an ingenious farmer | website=Rediff |date=May 30, 2007 | url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2007/may/30farm.htm }}&lt;/ref&gt;


Kattappana schools and colleges have been promoting sports. In the State school athletic meets, Kattappana educational district used to be runners-up for many years consecutively. There are football clubs in the town, such as Spices City Club. An annual football event is conducted in which various clubs from all over Kerala participate.[citation needed]
[[Coffee]], [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]], [[black pepper]] and [[ginger]] are produced, and there  are [[Tea|tea plantations]] (Tata Tea, A V Thomas &amp; Co, Malayalam Plantations, Kannan Devan etc.) in adjoining areas of the district.


Kattappana also has a sports stadium.
The [[Spices Board of India|Spices Board]] (erstwhile Cardamom Board under Government of India) has an office in Kattappana. A Spices Park was established at Puttadi near Kattappana. The Cardamom Research Institute is situated at Pampadumpara.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Cardamom Research Station, Pampadumpara |website=Kerala Agricultural University |url=https://kau.in/institution/cardamom-research-station-pampadumpara |access-date=2024-07-01 |archive-date=1 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701111541/https://kau.in/institution/cardamom-research-station-pampadumpara |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Bank==
==Healthcare==
The following major banks have their branches in Kattappana:
St. John's Hospital, managed by the [[Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God|Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God]], is in Kattappana. The St. John College of Nursing is attached to the hospital.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=http://stjohns.co.in/|title=St. John's Hospital website|access-date=17 August 2016|archive-date=12 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812091142/http://stjohns.co.in/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt;


* ICICI Bank
==Transportation==
* IndusInd Bank
[[File:Kattappana new private bus stand.jpg|thumb|Kattappana bus stand]]
* State Bank of India
* State Bank of Travancore
* Union Bank of India
* Canara Bank
* Federal Bank
* South Indian Bank
* Kattappana Service Co-operative Bank has also been functioning in Kattappana.


==Kattappana as a commercial hub of Highrange region==
Kattappana has a well established road system to other districts as well as to the nearby state Tamil Nadu.
Despite being the commercial hub of the High Ranges, most of Kattappana was shown in official records, as part of forest area, owned by the government. Granting title deeds to the land owners and farmers, had been a vote-catching slogan, raised by successive state governments. With the removal of legal hurdles, the Government has ordered issue of condition-free titles to the farmers in November 2010.[11]


There is a mini Industrial estate in Kattappana.
=== Highways ===
In 2015 a new national highway named [[National Highway 185 (India)]] was announced to Idukki district, through [[Adimali]]-[[Cheruthoni]]-Kattappana-[[Kumily]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2015-07-21 |title=Idukki to get two national highways |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/idukki-to-get-two-national-highways/article7450168.ece |access-date=2024-07-01 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=1 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701053532/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/idukki-to-get-two-national-highways/article7450168.ece |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Educational Facilities==
The Malayora highway, also called [[Hill Highway]], is another major road passing through Kattappana.In 2024 this road was upgraded to 13.5 metre width.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=88 കോടി ചെലവ്, 13.5 മീറ്റർ വീതി; മലയോര ഹൈവേ ഒന്നാം റീച്ച് അവസാനഘട്ടത്തിൽ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/idukki/2023/03/10/idukki-hill-highway-developments.html |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}&lt;/ref&gt;
Some of the major colleges in Kattappana region are:


* Government College,Kattappana (established in 1977) B.A.Economics, B.A. Malayalam, B.Sc.Chemistry, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Com, M.A. Malayalam
===Distances to nearby towns===
* College of Applied Science (IHRD), Kattappana B.Sc.Computer Science, B.Sc. Electronics, M.Sc. Computer Science, PGDCA
* John Paul Memorial Colleges Labbakkada, Kattappana B.Ed, B.Com (Computer Application), BCA, BTS, BBA, BA English, MA English, M.Com Finance
* St.John's College of Nursing B.Sc. Nursing
* St.John's School of Nursing General Nursing & Midwifery
* Co-operative College Kattappana H.D.C/B.Com
* St.Sebastian's College of Management & Technology, Kattappana Diploma in Hotel Management, Fashion Designing, CDIT Courses
* Some nearby higher education centres are:
* Government Engineering College, Pynave, Idukki (29 km) B.Tech- Electrical & Electronics Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg, Computer Science & Engg, Information Technology)
* Marian College, Kuttikkanam MBA, MCA, MSW, MCom, BBA, BCA, BCom, Hospitality Management)
* M.E.S. College, Vattappara, Nedumkandam (18 km) BA History, BSc.Physics, BSc Mathematics,
* BSc Chemistry, BCom, MSc OR & Computer Applications, MSc Physics, MCom
* Govt. Polytechnic College, Nedumkandam (23 km)
* Govt. Polytechnic College, Kumily (35 km)
* Holy Cross College, Puttady (10 km)
* Model Polytechnic(IHRD), Idukki (30 km)


Some of the major schools in Kattappana region are:
*[[Nedumkandam]] - {{rint|bus}} - 18&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Kumily]] - {{rint|bus}} - 26.8&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Thodupuzha]] - {{rint|bus}} - 78.6&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Kottayam]] - {{rint|bus}} - 100.2&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Cumbum, Tamil Nadu|Cumbum]] - {{rint|bus}} - 31.2&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Pala, Kerala|Palai]] - {{rint|bus}} - 75.2&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Changanassery]] - {{rint|bus}} - 114&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Theni]] - {{rint|bus}} - 68.8&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Thopramkudy]] - {{rint|bus}} - 21.&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Murickassery]] - {{rint|bus}} - 29.&amp;nbsp;km
*[[Adimaly]] - {{rint|bus}} - 47.&amp;nbsp;km


* Infant Jesus Residential School, Kattappana (CBSE Affiliated)
===Major roads connecting Kattappana===
*Ossanam English Medium Higher Secondary School Kattappana
* Carmel CMI Public School, Puliyanmala, Kattappana (CBSE) (managed by CMI Fathers)
* Auxillium Senior Secondary School, Kattappana (managed by Salesian Sisters)
*
* St. George's Higher Secondary School Kattappana
* St. Jerome's Higher Secondary School Vellayamkudy
* St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Erattayar
* Govt.Tribal Higher Secondary School, Kattappana
* Mannam Memorial High School, Nariampara


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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://idukki.nic.in/map.htm Tourist Map of Idukki District]
* [http://idukki.nic.in/map.htm Tourist map of Idukki District] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217044751/http://idukki.nic.in/map.htm |date=17 February 2015 }}
* [http://idukki.nic.in Idukki District Administration]
* [http://idukki.nic.in Idukki District administration] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307071501/http://idukki.nic.in/ |date=7 March 2018 }}
 
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Kattappana
Municipality
From top, left to right: Kattappana from a nearby mountain, Kattappana new private bus stand, Housing Board Shopping Complex, St. George Forane Church and Kattappana Municipality Office
Official logo of Kattappana
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Kattappana is located in Kerala
Kattappana
Kattappana
Location in Kerala, India
Kattappana is located in India
Kattappana
Kattappana
Kattappana (India)
Coordinates: 09°45′15″N 77°06′57″E / 9.75417°N 77.11583°E / 9.75417; 77.11583
Country India
State Kerala
DistrictIdukki
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyKattappana Municipality
 • Municipal ChairmanJoy Vettikuzhy
Area
 • Total52.77 km2 (20.37 sq mi)
Elevation
810 m (2,660 ft)
Population
 (2011)<ref>"Kattappana Municipality-Profile". www.kudumbashree.org. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.</ref>
 • Total42,646
 • Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
685508, 685515
Telephone code04868
Vehicle registrationKL-06 (Idukki)
Literacy95.25%
Lok Sabha constituencyIdukki
Sex ratio1016 ♂/♀
WebsiteKattappana Municipality

Kattappana ([kaʈ:ap:ɐna]) is a municipality in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. It is located 32&nbsp;km (19.8&nbsp;mi) southeast of the Idukki district headquarters in Painavu, 131&nbsp;km (81.4&nbsp;mi) east of major commercial city Kochi and 211&nbsp;km (131.1&nbsp;mi) north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. Kattappana is the second-largest municipality in the district by population, and serves as a major hub for commercial and economic activity for the surrounding region.

Kattappana was formed primarily by settlers from Thodupuzha, Pala, Kanjirapally, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha and Changanassery in the 1950s, and was given the status of gram panchayat in 1962. The town later attained the Municipality status in 2015.<ref>Raman, Giji K. (13 May 2015). "Kattappana to become a municipality". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

History

Historical development

The area was mainly settled by people from Thodupuzha, Pala, Kottayam and Changanassery. Initially, it was a part of the Udumbanchola Tehsil (Taluk) within the Idukki district. Subsequently, it became a part of the newly formed Idukki Tehsil. Notably, Kattappana emerged as the second municipality established in the district, following Thodupuzha. Mr Johny Kulampally became the first chairperson.<ref>"Kerala Local Self Government Profiles". Lsg. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.</ref>

Kattappana eventually established itself as a commercial hub within the high ranges. This development was fueled by its rapid growth in infrastructure and overall development. However, the turning point for Kattappana's commercial success can be attributed to the construction of two key roads: the Kottayam-Kattappana road and the Puliyanmala-Thodupuzha State Highway.<ref>"Kattappana to become a municipality". The Hindu. 13 May 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2024.</ref>

Economy

Cardamom agriculture is the cornerstone of Kattappana's economy, playing a pivotal role in uplifting the town's economic well-being. The Spices Board of India (erstwhile Cardamom Board under Government of India) has an office in Kattappana. A Spices Park is established at Puttaday close to the town of Kattappana.<ref>"Spices Park - Puttady, Kerala | Spices Board". www.indianspices.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

Recognition for sanitation

A significant achievement for Kattappana in sanitation was attaining the distinction of an Open Defecation Free Municipality in Kerala. Kattappana was first civic body in the State of Kerala to achieve this status.<ref>"First civic body in State". The Hindu. 25 June 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref> This recognition was conferred upon the then chairman, Shri Johny Kulampallil, by the Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, during a ceremony held in Cochin on 18 October 2016.

M. Venkaiah Naidu presenting the Swachhata Certificate to the Chairman, Kattappana Municipality on becoming the Open Defecation Free Municipality in Kerala, in Kochi

Geography

The average elevation of Kattappana Municipality is 950 m above sea level.<ref>"Kattappana topographic map, elevation, terrain".</ref>

Climate

Under the Köppen climate classification, Kattappana has a tropical monsoon climate. Humidity rises from March to April and mid-May. The average annual temperature is 23&nbsp;°C. The months of June, July, August and October receive significant of rainfall. November and December are the coldest months in the year.

Climate data for Kattappana, Kerala
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26.1
(79.0) 		27.4
(81.3) 		29.1
(84.4) 		29.3
(84.7) 		29.2
(84.6) 		27.2
(81.0) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.8
(80.2) 		26.2
(79.2) 		25.5
(77.9) 		— —
Average low °C (°F) 16.8
(62.2) 		17.5
(63.5) 		19.0
(66.2) 		20.2
(68.4) 		20.8
(69.4) 		20.1
(68.2) 		19.6
(67.3) 		19.6
(67.3) 		19.3
(66.7) 		19.1
(66.4) 		18.5
(65.3) 		— —
Average precipitation mm (inches) 22
(0.9) 		30
(1.2) 		52
(2.0) 		116
(4.6) 		163
(6.4) 		307
(12.1) 		396
(15.6) 		246
(9.7) 		163
(6.4) 		252
(9.9) 		176
(6.9) 		— —
Source: Climate-Data.org<ref name="Climate-Data.org">

"Kattapana climate: Weather Kattapana & temperature by month". Climate data for cities worldwide.</ref>

Civic administration

Administration

Kattappana is one of the two municipalities in the district, formed through the powers of Kerala Municipalities Act 1994.<ref>"Municipality act 1994" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref> It was officially declared as municipality by the state government on 1 November 2015.The members of the municipal council are elected from each of 34 wards every five years, held with the local government elections across the state.<ref>"Kerala Government LSG". Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref> The elections was held in 2021.The chairperson is the executive authority of the municipality.

Kattappana town is the part of the Idukki legislative assembly constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency. The legislative assembly election is conducted every five years, most recently in May 2021.

Administrative headquarters of Kattappana Municipality

Administrative divisions

For administrative convenience, the municipality is divided into 34 wards.

Ward no. Ward name Ward no. Ward name
1 Vazhavara 18 Kunthalampara North
2 Nirmala city 19 Kunthalampara South
3 Society 20 Pallikavala
4 Konginippadavu 21 Erupathekkar
5 Vellayamkudy 22 Ambalakkavala
6 Vettikkuzhakavala 23 Mettukkuzhi
7 Nathukallu 24 Vallakkadavu
8 Kallukunnu 25 Kadamakkuzhy
9 Pezhumkavala 26 Nariampara
10 Valiyapara 27 Thovarayar
11 Kochuthovala North 28 I T I Kunnu
12 Kochuthovala 29 Valiyakandam
13 Anakuthy 30 Govt. College
14 Parakkadavu 31 Suvarnagiri
15 Puliyanmala 32 Kalyanathandu
16 Ambalappara 33 Mulakaramedu
17 Kattappana 34 Kounthi

Politics

The major political parties active in Kattappana are Indian National Congress (INC), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Kerala Congress. Active trade union are Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) and Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU).[citation needed]

The current member of legislative assembly (MLA) from Idukki is Roshy Augustine. He has been the member of legislative assembly of Kerala representing Kattappana town forming a part of Idukki constituency since 2001.<ref>"Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine Beats Congress' Francis George in Hat-trick Win". www.india.com. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

The current member of parliament (MP) from Idukki is Dean Kuriakose. He was elected to the Parliament in 2019.<ref>"Lok Sabha Elections: Dean Kuriakose once again scripts a stunning victory in Idukki". The Hindu. 4 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census, Kattappana had a population of 42,646, with 21,159 males and 21,487 females. Kattappana has an area of 52.77 km2 (20.37 sq mi) with 13,180 families residing in it. Kattappana had an average literacy of 95.25%, higher than the state average of 94%.<ref>District Census Handbook, Idukki (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 58,59. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2020.</ref>

People migrated to Kattappana mainly during the 1950s from Central Travancore. The migrations were mainly from Palai, Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha, Changanassery and Kanjirapally taluks of the undivided Kottayam district and Pathanamthitta. Descendants of earlier inhabitants, the tribals of the forest, can still be seen. The Mannan tribe is now concentrated around Kovilmala, near Kanchiyar.<ref>"Mannan, caste in India". Joshua Project. Archived from the original on 24 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.</ref>

Tourist attractions

Anchuruli Tunnel

Main article: Anchuruli Tunnel

This is a 3.5 meters wide, 4&nbsp;km long tunnel that connects the Idukki and Erattayar Reservoirs. Beyond its functional purpose, the tunnel offers a glimpse of the Anchuruli Waterfalls.<ref>"Anchuruli Tunnel | Tourist Places in Idukki | Adventure Spots in Kerala". Kerala Tourism. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

Anchurali Tunnel

Kalvary Mount

Kalvary Mount or Kalliyanathandu is a Christian pilgrimage site atop a hill with a view of the Idukki Reservoir and its surrounding peaks and forests.<ref>"Welcome to Kalvarimount Ecotourism | Kerala Eco Tourism- Official Ecommerce Website of Department of Forest, Government of Kerala". keralaforestecotourism.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref> Once a secluded spot, it gained fame after the Idukki Dam's construction.

During Lent, the area becomes a pilgrimage centre as Christians go in a procession up the hillock.<ref>"Kalvary Mount or Kalliyanathandu - famous Christian Pilgrim Centre in Idukki". Kerala Tourism. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

Agriculture

Raw black pepper
Cardamom plant

The main occupation of people in Kattappana is agriculture. Cardamom is produced.<ref>Cardamom Cultivation Archived 20 November 2023 at the Wayback Machine</ref>[better source needed] Njallani, a high yielding variety of cardamom, was developed by Sebastian Joseph Njallani from Kattappana.<ref>"Tale of an ingenious farmer". Rediff. 30 May 2007.</ref>

Coffee, cocoa, black pepper and ginger are produced, and there are tea plantations (Tata Tea, A V Thomas & Co, Malayalam Plantations, Kannan Devan etc.) in adjoining areas of the district.

The Spices Board (erstwhile Cardamom Board under Government of India) has an office in Kattappana. A Spices Park was established at Puttadi near Kattappana. The Cardamom Research Institute is situated at Pampadumpara.<ref>"Cardamom Research Station, Pampadumpara". Kerala Agricultural University. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

Healthcare

St. John's Hospital, managed by the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God, is in Kattappana. The St. John College of Nursing is attached to the hospital.<ref>"St. John's Hospital website". Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.</ref>

Transportation

Kattappana bus stand

Kattappana has a well established road system to other districts as well as to the nearby state Tamil Nadu.

Highways

In 2015 a new national highway named National Highway 185 (India) was announced to Idukki district, through Adimali-Cheruthoni-Kattappana-Kumily.<ref>"Idukki to get two national highways". The Hindu. 21 July 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

The Malayora highway, also called Hill Highway, is another major road passing through Kattappana.In 2024 this road was upgraded to 13.5 metre width.<ref>"88 കോടി ചെലവ്, 13.5 മീറ്റർ വീതി; മലയോര ഹൈവേ ഒന്നാം റീച്ച് അവസാനഘട്ടത്തിൽ". www.manoramaonline.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 1 July 2024.</ref>

Distances to nearby towns

Major roads connecting Kattappana

References

External links

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