Elappara

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Field	Value
name	Elappara
settlement_type	Town
image_skyline	Elappara Town.jpg
image_caption	View of Elappara town from Kattappana - Kuttikkanam road
pushpin_map	India Kerala#India
pushpin_label_position	right
pushpin_map_caption	Location in Kerala, India
coordinates
mapframe	yes
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	India
subdivision_type1	State
subdivision_name1	Kerala
subdivision_type2	District
subdivision_name2	Idukki
subdivision_type3	Taluk
subdivision_name3	Peerumedu
established_title
named_for	Tea plantations
government_type	Panchayati raj (India)
governing_body	Elappara Grama Panchayath
unit_pref	Metric
area_total_km2	88.48
elevation_m	1050
population_total	18,714
population_as_of	2011
population_density_km2	auto
demographics_type1	Languages
demographics1_title1	Official
demographics1_info1	Malayalam, English
timezone1	IST
utc_offset1	+5:30
postal_code_type	PIN
postal_code	685501
area_code	04868
registration_plate	KL-37
blank1_name_sec1	Nearest towns
blank1_info_sec1	Kattappana, Mundakayam, Kumily
blank2_name_sec1	Lok Sabha constituency
blank2_info_sec1	Idukki
blank3_name_sec1	Vidhan Sabha constituency
blank3_info_sec1	Peerumade
blank4_name_sec1	Sex ratio
blank4_info_sec1	0.98♂/♀
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**Elappara **is a town in Idukki district in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the panchayaths in Peerumedu taluk. The area is marked by a cool climate as the region is situated at an elevation of over 1000 m above sea level. Elappara is famous for its vast tea plantations.

History

The history of present Elappara begins in 1836 with the clearing of the Vembanadu region by Henry Baker, a C.M.S. missionary. The first estate to start the tea industry in high-range was the Tyford estate and the first plantation Penshwarast - both of which are situated in Elappara panchayath.

During the Kollam era, the regions including Elappara were a part of the Thekkumkur kingdom and were later acquired by Manavikrama Kulasekara Perumal, the founder of the Poonjar dynasty. History says that Manavikrama was on his journey to Poonjar and took rest at 'Thangalpara,' near Kolahalamedu. Even today we can see the remnants of Minakshi idols in the rocks, indicating its history. In the 1870s, various plantations had emerged in this region. The tea cultivated here was known by the name Peerumedu hybrid tea, a type native to China. By 1896, the area was fully utilized for tea cultivation. Later, in the 1900s, the people that worked in these plantations permanently settled there.

Administration

Elappara panchayath was formed in 1953, including 17 wards, and it belongs to the Azhutha block of Peerumedu taluk. The surrounding panchayaths are Ayyappancoil, Upputhara, Kokkayar, Peruvanthanam, and Kumily.

Wards in Elappara panchayath

Pullikkanam
Uluppooni
Kottamala
Vattapathal
Kochu Karumtharuvi
Chemmannu
Chinnar
Vallakkadavu
Haileyburia
Kizhakke puthuval
Kozhikkanam
Thannikanam
Elappara
Tyford
Bonami
Kolahalamedu
Vagamon

Economy

Elappara is predominantly a plantation township with its abundant tea plantations. Most people work in plantations. This hill area is known for the Elappara Tea estate and its brand MASCO. 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.

Religion

The majority of the population is Hindu, Christian, or Muslim. Important pilgrim centers are the Luther Mission Church at Bonami, the Uppukulam Shree Krishna Swami Temple, and the Muhiyudeen Juma Masjid.

Muslims are a comparatively smaller part of the population.

Tourism

The natural environment and landscapes of Elappara attract visitors. There are panoramic views from the roads leading from Elappara to Kuttikkanam and Vagamon. The Annan Thambi and Pullikkanan hills, meadows at Kolahalamedu, scenic Vedikuzhi, Elappara streams, and the numerous tea plantations are the main attractions for the visitors. Vagamon, a hill station in Idukki, is just 15 km from Elappara. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Mullaperiyar dam is situated near to this panchayath.

Transportation

Elappara is located on the Kattappana - Kuttikkanam state highway, situated about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Kuttikkanam and 32 km (20 mi) from Kattappana. Major long route buses to Kottayam and Changanassery stop here. Bus services are also available to places like Vandiperiyar, Kumily, Vagamon, Erattupetta, and Pala regions.

Demographics

As of 2011 Census, Elappara had a population of 18,714 with 9,284 males and 9,430 females. Elappara village has an area of 88.48 km2 with 4,754 families residing in it. The average sex ratio was 1016 lower than the state average of 1084. In Elappara, 8.8% of the population was under 6 years of age. Elappara had an average literacy of 89.6% higher than the national average of 74% and lower than the state average of 94%.

References

"Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Kerala". [[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]].
"Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above".
Keralam, Digital. "Elappara Grama Panchayath Elappara Idukki Kerala India".
"കുട്ടിക്കാനം - ചപ്പാത്ത് റോഡ് തിളങ്ങും; മലയോര ഹൈവേ വികസന പദ്ധതിയുടെ വിശേഷം പങ്കുവച്ച് മന്ത്രി".
"Take a refreshing trip to the heady Elappara village in Idukki".
"District Census Handbook, Idukki". Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala.

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