Anchuruli Tunnel is a 5.5 km (3.4 mi) long water tunnel in Idukki district of Kerala that starts near Erattayar and ends at Anchuruli in Kanchiyar panchayat. This tunnel was constructed by drilling the Kalyanathandu hill to bring water from the Erattayar dam to the Idukki reservoir for power generation.[1][2][3]

Anchuruli Tunnel
Tunnel end at Anchuruli (2009 photograph)
Overview
Other name(s)Erattayar Idukki Tunnel
LocationIdukki, Kerala
CoordinatesErattayar end:
9°47′49″N 77°05′53″E / 9.79694°N 77.09806°E / 9.79694; 77.09806
Anchuruli end:
9°46′17″N 77°04′29″E / 9.77139°N 77.07472°E / 9.77139; 77.07472
StatusActive
CrossesKalyanathandu hill
StartErattayar
EndAnchuruli
Operation
Work begun10 March 1974
Opened10 January 1980
OwnerKerala State Electricity Board
CharacterWater tunnel
Technical
Length5.5 km (3.4 mi)
No. of lanes1
Tunnel clearance24 ft (7.3 m)

The tunnel was constructed from 10 March 1974 to 10 January 1980 on contract by Pyli Pilla. The tunnel has a diameter of 24 ft (7.3 m). 22 people died during the construction of the tunnel.

References

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  1. ^ m.g, Gokul (4 July 2018). "A journey off the map". The Asian Age.
  2. ^ admin (25 October 2017). "Stepping Into A Vacuum, Story Of Dangerous Anchuruli, Chat With A Local".
  3. ^ "Anchuruli tunnel, popularised by 'Iyobinte Pusthakam'". OnManorama.
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