Devala, India
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Devala | |
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Village | |
| Nickname(s): Cherrapunji of the South, Second Cherrapunji | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nilgiris |
| Population | |
• Total | 600,000 approx |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 643270 |
| Telephone code | CODE04262 |
| Nearest city | Gudalur (Nilgiris district) |
| Literacy | 58% |
Devala is a town in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It is situated at about 16 km from Gudalur on the Gudalur–Pandalur road. A stream originating from here flows to Kerala and reaches Maruthappuzha in Malappuram district of Kerala.
Tourism
Devala is a very scenic place with undulating tea estates and lush green villages. When it rains it pours here , that is the reason it is called the Cherrapunji of the South. Vetekorumagan Temple is a famous Temple here. There is no accommodation available in this little town. There are gold mines in Devala. It is a wonderful place.
Wild Planet is a famous resort which is situated in Devala,Nilgiris.
See also
- Pandallur town
- Mango Orange village
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