Vannappuram
| Vannappuram വണ്ണപ്പുറം | |
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| village | |
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Akshaya E-centre | |
| Coordinates: 9°59′28″N 76°48′18″E / 9.9911800°N 76.80496°ECoordinates: 9°59′28″N 76°48′18″E / 9.9911800°N 76.80496°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 27,449 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 685607 |
| Telephone code | 0486 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-38,KL-06 |
| Nearest city | Kochi, Kottayam |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Idukki |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Thodupuzha |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Vannappuram is a village in the Idukki district of state Kerala in India .[1] The village is in the highland regions 28 km east of Muvattupuzha Town and lies north of the Kaliyar River.Geographical Classification of Vannappuram Region is Midland or Idanad.Hindus, Syrian Christians and Muslims co-exist in harmony adding the diversity in faith and religion. The place has a large population of Syrian Catholics.
Demographics
As of 2001 the India census records Vannappuram had a population of 27449 with 13792 males and 13657 females.[1] Vannappuram Panchayath comprises three main areas 1. Vannappuram 2. Kaliyar 3. Mundanmudi ( a hilly area 8 km from Vannappuram ). The block panchayath include 17 wards and the ruling parties, with a narrow margin, are United Democratic Front allied. The village is bordered by panchayaths Karimannoor, Paingootoor, and Kodikulam.
Transports
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SH-43 which connects Muvattupuzha with Theni passes through Vannappuram.The nearest Railway Stations are Aluva which is 57 kilometres from Vannappuram. Kottayam Railway station is at 74 kilometres from Vannappuram and Ernakulam Junction Railway Station is at 64 kilometres. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport at a distance of 58 kilometres from Vannappuram .
Tourism
Vannappuram is blessed with natural scenic beauty. Although Vannappuram itself is not a major tourist destination, it is the gateway to top tourist destinations like Munnar, Thekkadi, Idukki Dam, Malankara Dam, Peermade, Wagamon etc. Idukki Dam is located just 42 kilo-meters from Vannappuram. Thommankuthu which is just 6 kilo-meters from Vannappuram is famous for its numerous waterfalls.The place is ideal for nature lovers. Meenuliyanpara is another trekking destination just 18 kilo-meters from Vannappuram, which offers a serene grassland at the top of a hill. Mundanmudi is also a nice place near Vannappuram .
The natural scenic beauty of Thodupuzha has attracted many Malayalam movie makers.Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam, Elsamma Enna Aankutty, Rasathanthram, Veruthe Oru Bharya, Vargam, Vellathooval Vellimonga, daivathinte swantham cletus,etc. are some of the movies shot at and around Vannappuram.
Educational institutions
- S.N.V.M.H.S.S, Vannappuram
- Hira Public School, Vannappuram
- Saraswathy E M School,Vannappuram
- St.Mary's H.S.S,Kaliyar
- Jai Rani Public School, Kaliyar
- T.H.S.S, Kaliyar
- Gulf Ideal Public School,Kaliyar
Banks
- State Bank Of Travancore, Vannappuram
- South Indian Bank, Vannappuram
- Catholic Syrian Bank, Vannappuram
- Federal Bank, Vannappuram
- Urban Bank, Vannappuram
- Cooperative Bank, Vannappuram
- Kerala Gramin Bank, Vannappuram
Temples
- Kanjirakkattu Sree Mahadeva Kshetram
- Thekechira Sree Maha Vishnu Kshetram
- Koovapuram Sree Dharma Sastha Kshetram
- Nirappupara Sivaparvathy Kshetram
- Shanthi Mukku Sree Dhurga Bhagavadi Kshetram
- Arimannor Sree Devi Kshetram
Churches
- Mar Sleeva Church,Vannappuram
- Mar Gregorious Church,Vannappuram
- St.Ritas Forane Church,Kaliyar
ATM
- Federal Bank
- State Bank Of Travancore
- South Indian Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
Akshaya E Centre
- E-net Akshaya Centre 060057, Mundattu Buildg. Temple Jn. Vannappuram Town
- E-net Akshaya Centre, Kaliyar
References
- 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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