Idukki township
| Idukki Town ഇടുക്കി Highrange | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
|
Cheruthoni junction | |
| Nickname(s): Highrange | |
| Coordinates: 9°51′N 76°58′E / 9.85°N 76.97°ECoordinates: 9°51′N 76°58′E / 9.85°N 76.97°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki district |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Nagar Palika |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,347 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-06 |
Idukki is a township in Idukki district near to the district headquarter Painavu in the state of Kerala, India. The Township consists of the towns of Cheruthony, Painavu, Thadiyampadu, Idukki and Vazhathope.Idukki town is an Administrative town and the district headquarters is located at Painavu, the part of Idukki Town. The town is also a well known Tourist Spot with Idukki dam, Asia's largest Arch dam; Cheruthony dam, Keralas biggest dam. River. Periyar flows through the heart of the town.
Nearby towns
- Cheruthony
- Painavu
- Karimpan
- Thadiyampadu
- Vazhathope
- Thopramkudy
- Thankamany
Nearby Cities
udaiyagiri prakash
Demographics
According to the census data of 2001, Idukki Township has a Population of 11,347 in which 5925 are men and 5422 are woman.The town has 98.26% literacy.
Politics
Idukki Town is a part of Idukki assembly constituency and Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency).[1]
References
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-20.