Elappally

Elappally is a village in Thodupuzha Taluk, Idukki district in Kerala, India. It is located 26 km from Thodupuzha town, 85 km from Kochi city, and 70 km from Kottayam town.[1]

Elappally
village
Elappally
Location in Kerala, India
Elappally
Elappally (India)
Coordinates: 9°47′0″N 76°51′0″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictIdukki
TalukThodupuzha
Population
 (2001)
  Total4,849
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
685589
Telephone code04862
Vehicle registrationKL- 38
Nearest cityThodupuzha
Lok Sabha constituencyIdukki
Vidhan Sabha constituencyIdukki
ClimateModerate (Köppen)
Elappally Waterfall

The Elappally Falls are situated near Moolamattom Wagamon road, which originates in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. This fall will be well active in monsoon season. The ideal time to visit this is from June – September.

Route: Accessibility through Road only. Kottayam - Pala - Kollappally - Neeloor - Muttom - Moolamattom - Elappally 70 km. Ernakulam - Muvattupuzha - Thodupuzha - Moolamattom - Elappally 85 km.

Nearest airports

Nearest railway stations

  • Thripponithura -TRTR
  • Ernakulam Junction (Ernakulam South)
  • ERS, Ernakulam Town (Ernakulam North)
  • ERN, Aluva
  • AWY and Kottayam
  • KTYM

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Elappally had a population of 4849 with 2423 males and 2426 females.

Religious institutions

  • St.Luke's C S I Church, Elappally
  • St.Mary's Church, Elappally
  • Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Elappally
  • IPC Hebron Church, Elappally

References

  1. "Elappally Village in Thodupuzha (Idukki) Kerala | villageinfo.in". villageinfo.in. Retrieved 10 October 2018.


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