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City Map of Idukki - Kerala
Known for its mountainous hills and dense forests, Idukki is a high range district in Kerela where nature gleams in its freshness with nothing but green rolling hills all around and a morning dew feel that keeps energy flowing.
Stretched in an area of 5,019 square kilometers, about 50% of it is reserved forests making it one of the state's nature-rich areas. It also accounts only 12.9% of Kerala's total area while its population is comprises about 3.7% of the state's.
Derived from the Malayalam word 'idukku' meaning narrow gorge, Idukki was formed on January 26, 1972. A landlocked area, the district offers diverse attractions such as wildlife sanctuaries. It also houses the highest arch dam in Asia. |
