Vellaramkunnu is a village 10 km (6 mi) from Thekkady, Kerala, India.
Vellaramkunnu | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 9°38′42″N 77°08′44″E / 9.6449600°N 77.1454400°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Idukki |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,870 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL-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.