Kanthalloor
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| Coordinates | 10°13′0″N 77°11′0″E / 10.21667°N 77.18333°ECoordinates: 10°13′0″N 77°11′0″E / 10.21667°N 77.18333°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Idukki |
| Population | 7,626 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Kanthalloor is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1][2]
Kanthaloor is a village nestled in the Western Ghats of India.The salubrious climate and the picturesque landscapes and wide variety of tropical crops coupled with the close proximity of Munnar (a major hill station), has transformed this village into a tourist destination.
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Crops [edit]
Kanthaloor is famous for its wide variety of crops which is not seen on the other parts of kerala, which includes varieties of Apple, Orange, Strawberry, Blackberry, Plums, Gooseberry, Egg fruits, peach & passion fruits..etc.[3]
Transportation [edit]
Only road transportation available. Nearest highway is NH-49 which passes through Munnar and can be accessed from Kanthalloor-Marayoor-Munnar. Truck trails to Tamil Nadu also available from Kanthalloor, Bodi district in Tamil Nadu is near to this place
Geography [edit]
Kanthalloor is a virtually rain shadow village, lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats near to Marayur[4]
Politics [edit]
Current panchayath member for kanthalloor (Ward 2) is S.Pushpalatha [5]
Demographics [edit]
As of 2001[update] India census, Kanthalloor had a population of 10265 with 5272 males and 4993 females.[6]
References [edit]
- ^ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.[dead link]
- ^ "Kanthalloor Details (ML)". Kerala Government. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Kanthalloor". Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Rain Shadow village....". Kerala Government. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Member". Kerala Government. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Population". Kerala Government. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
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