Vellaramkunnu is a village 10 km (6 mi) from Thekkady, Kerala, India.

Vellaramkunnu
village
Vellaramkunnu is located in Kerala
Vellaramkunnu
Vellaramkunnu
Location in Kerala, India
Vellaramkunnu is located in India
Vellaramkunnu
Vellaramkunnu
Vellaramkunnu (India)
Coordinates: 9°38′42″N 77°08′44″E / 9.6449600°N 77.1454400°E / 9.6449600; 77.1454400
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictIdukki
Population
 (2001)
 • Total6,870
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-37

Economy edit

The majority of residents are farmers, growing crops such as cardamom, pepper, coffee and tea.[citation needed]

Education edit

St Marys HSS is the regional school.

History edit

The old name of this village was Moongithozhu as evident from the veterinary dispensary situated in this place, known as veterinary dispensary, Moongithozhu.

Suburbs edit

Vellaramkunnu serves as a hub for the nearby villages Pathumury, Dymock, Anakkuzhy, Chenkara, and Moonkilar.

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