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 Gram 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Elappara village has a total population of 18,714 people, consisting of 9,284 males and 9,430 females. The village has 4,754 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,651 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15,295 literate and 3,419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,562 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Elappara are given below:

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:

FAQs about Elappara