Elappara

Elappara
town
Elappara

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°37′0″N 76°58′0″E / 9.61667°N 76.96667°E / 9.61667; 76.96667Coordinates: 9°37′0″N 76°58′0″E / 9.61667°N 76.96667°E / 9.61667; 76.96667
Country  India
State Kerala
District Idukki
Government
  Type Panchayath
Population (2001)
  Total 26,094
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Nearest city Eranakulam
Lok Sabha constituency Idukki
Vidhan Sabha constituency Peermade

Elappara is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Elappara had a population of 26094 with 12908 males and 13186 females.[1] This hill area is known for the Elappara Tea estate and their brand MASCO. Elappara is a small village city located near to Tamil Nadu border Kambam & Thenni. Kerala's main agricultural products are cultivated in this region. Elappara is surrounded by tea estates namely the Tyford Tea Ltd, MMJ Plantations, Haileyburia Tea Estates Ltd., etc.

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)


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