Thopramkudy
Thopramkudy (alternately spelled Thoprankudy) is a village in Vathikudy Gram panchayat, in Udumbanchola Taluk located in Idukki district in the State of Kerala in South India. Spread over an area of 27.94 km2, it is one of the spices market in the district of Idukki. The town has a tropical climate with a temperatures ranging from highs of 34.4 °C in the summer to a low of 18.5 °C in the winter, with a healthy rainfall of 3040 mm. Thopramkudy became a village in 1919.
Thopramkudy | |
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Village | |
 Thopramkudy Town | |
  Thopramkudy  Thopramkudy | |
| Coordinates: 9.881454°N 77.053566°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki |
| Elevation | 860 m (2,820 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 685609 |
| Telephone code | 914868 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-06 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Ernakulam (Aluva) |
Etymology
The name 'Thopramkudy' might have come from two words, 'thopran' (which is the name of a tribal leader) and 'kudy' (which means colony). It is believed that he was the first man to do cultivation and his place/house came to be known as Thoprankudy and eventually it changed to Thopramkudy.
History
Most of those farmers who had migrated to Thopramkudy and its environs consisted mainly of Christian believers. In 12 November 1969, a temple dedicated to Shri Dharmasashta was established to serve the spiritual needs of the Hindus. 60 years ago Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (Ayyappa) was established by the Tribals (Anakootil Krishnankutti, Karikallil Kuttan, Kelan Raman (Mannathiparayil), Thandel Kuttappan etc...). From 1959 on, the said temple lay under the protection and jurisdiction of the great association of hill tribals. As for Christian settlers, Kiliyarkadam church served their needs. When people began to migrate in large numbers, the establishment of a church at Thopramkudy became inevitable. The history of Thopramkudy is the story of the fast progress of a densely populated modern day place which was a few years ago a thick uninhabited forest fit only for wild animals. To tell that story is to narrate the saga of the trials and tribulations, sacrifice and hardships, human effort, goodwill, determination, harmony and togetherness of the people of the Thopramkudy area.
Transportation
Thopramkudy is well connected with other major cities and towns in Idukki district. Alappuzha- Cumbummettu SH 40 is passing through the Thopramkudy town. As it is high-range, there are no railway stations in Idukki. The list of buses and their timing are available in the official website.
Road
Thopramkudy is connected by road to the following places:
- Thopramkudy – Murickassery – Adimaly – Munnar
- Thopramkudy – Kattappana – Kumily
- Thopramkudy – Nedumkandam – Rajakkad
- Thopramkudy – Thankamany – Cheruthony – Thodupuzha
- Thopramkudy – Vannappuram – Muvattupuzha
- Thopramkudy – Mele Chinnar – Manjappara – Nedumkandam
- Thopramkudy – Pathinaramkandam – Cheruthony
- Thopramkudy – Panikankudy – Parathodu – Adimaly
Rail
The major railway stations near Thopramkudy are Aluva railway station and Kottayam railway station.
Airport
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (99.3 km) away.
Religion
Thopramkudy is all about love and equality. For worshiping there are churches, temples and mosques. 60 years ago Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (Ayyappa) was established by the Tribals (Anakootil Krishnankutti, Karikallil Kuttan, Kelan Raman (Mannathiparayil), Thandel Kuttappan etc..), and it was the first temple in Thopramkudy.
- St. Mariagorethi Town Church, Thopramkudy
- St. Joseph Lattin Church (Muthappan church), Thopramkudy
- St. Marys Jacobite Church, Thopramkudy
- Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Thopramkudy
- Juma Masjid, Thopramkudy
- NSS Karayogam, Thopramkudy
- SNDP, Thopramkudy
- Assisi Retreat Center, Thopramkudy
- St. Jacobs Church Bathel, Thopramkudy
- Holyfamily Church Kiliyarkandam, Thopramkudy
- St. Marys Malankara Church Marygiry, Thopramkudy
- St. Jude Church Kanakakkunnu, Thopramkudy
Education
The first school was Gov. H.S Thopramkudy.
- Govt. Higher secondary School, Thopramkudy
- St.Maria gorethi LP School Thopramkudy
- Holyfamily U P School Thopramkudy
- Marian Public School Thopramkudy
- Auxilium English Medium School Thopramkudy
- St. Marys UP School Thopramkudy
- St. Jacobs UP School Bathel, Thopramkudy
- De Paul Public School Rajamudy
- Mar Sleeva College of Arts & Science, Rajamudy , Thopramkudy
- Pavanathma College, Murickassery
Health
- Govt.Hospital Vathikkudy, Thopramkudy
- Velamkannimatha Hospital, Thopramkudy
- Amala Hospital, Thopramkudy
- SH Clinic, Thopramkudy
- Our Family Clinic, Thopramkudy
- Homeo Hospital, Thopramkudy
- Kottakkal Aryavaidhyasala, Thopramkudy
- Santhigiri Sidha Vaidhyasala, Thopramkudy
- Kanjiramthanam Medicals,Thopramkudy
Banking
- Federal Bank, Thopramkudy
- Union Bank Of India, Thopramkudy
- Dhanlaxmi Bank Thopramkudy – (Business Correspondent centre),
- I D C B Bank, Thopramkudy
- Service Co operative Bank, Thopramkudy
- Muthoot Fincorp Ltd, Thopramkudy
- Kosamattam Finance, Thopramkudy
- Service Co-Operative Bank Udayagiri, Thopramkudy
- Service Co-Operative Bank Prakash, Thopramkudy
ATM
- Union Bank Of India ATM, Kattappana Road Thopramkudy
- State Bank Of India ATM, Rajamudy Road chembalam building Thopramkudy
- Federal Bank ATM, Central Jn Thopramkudy
Government Institutions
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- Sub- Registrar Office, Thopramkudy
- Govt.Ayurveda Hospital Vathikudy, Thopramkudy
- Govt.Veterinary Hospital, Thopramkudy
- Akshaya Kendra, Thopramkudy
- BSNL, Thopramkudy
- KSFE, Thopramkudy
- Post Office, Thopramkudy
- Janaseva kendram, Thopramkudy
Other
- Dairy Office, Thopramkudy
- Milma, Thopramkudy
- Supplyco Supermarket, Thopramkudy
- Thriveni Supermarket, Thopramkudy
- Sasya veg.Market, Thopramkudy
- VFPCK, Thopramkudy