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Vandiperiyar
Vandiperiyar | |
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Town | |
  Vandiperiyar Location in Kerala, India  Vandiperiyar Vandiperiyar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°34′12″N 77°5′26″E / 9.57000°N 77.09056°ECoordinates: 9°34′12″N 77°5′26″E / 9.57000°N 77.09056°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki |
| Taluk | Peerumedu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.98 km2 (19.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 836 m (2,743 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,978 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 685533 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-37 |
| Nearest Town | Kumily, Cumbum, Kattappana |
Vandiperiyar, IPA: [ʋɐɳɖipːeɾijɐːr], is a spice village in Idukki district, Kerala, India. It is known for tourism, tea and coffee plantations, black pepper and other spice products. A number of tea factories are situated in the town. The Periyar River flows through the city.
Geography[edit | edit source]
It is located at an altitude of 836 m above MSL.[2]
The Periyar River flows through Vandiperiyar.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011 Census, Periyar village had a population of 22,978 which constitutes 11,397 males and 11,581 females. Periyar village has an area of 50.98 km2 (19.68 sq mi) with 5,749 families residing in it. In Periyar, 9.38% of the population was under 6 years of age. Periyar had an average literacy of 86.38% higher than the national average of 74% and lower than state average of 94%.[3]
Location[edit | edit source]
Vandiperiyar is on National Highway 183, directly connected with Kottayam. Thekkady is 18 km away.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Tea, coffee and pepper plantations are abundant. They are the main source of income for many people.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969" (PDF).
- ↑ http://wikimapia.org/1684867/Vandiperiyar Wikimapia
- ↑ Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Idukki (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala. p. 70,71. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
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