Elappara - Peerumade, Idukki

Elappara is a village situated in the Peerumade taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peermade and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Elappara village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elappara is 628105. The village covers a total geographical area of 8848 hectares and falls under the 685501 pincode. Kottayam is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Elappara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Peerumade Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Elappara

According to the 2011 Census, Elappara village had a total population of 18,714 people, including 9,284 males and 9,430 females, living in 4,754 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.64%, with male literacy at 93.87% and female literacy at 85.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Elappara

Elappara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Elappara

Elappara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettumanur, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kottayam to Elappara is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Elappara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elappara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Elappara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Elappara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Elappara village are given below:

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