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Idukki is a district in the state of Kerala, India. It was created on January 26, 1972. At first, its main office was in Kottayam. Later, in 1976, it moved to Painavu. Idukki is located in the Western Ghats, a mountain range in Kerala.

It's the second largest district by size in Kerala. However, it has the fewest people living in each square kilometer. More than half of Idukki is covered by forests. While cities and towns are busy, villages are much quieter. Idukki is also known as the "spice garden of Kerala" because many spices grow there.

People and Population

According to a survey in 2011, about 1.1 million people live in Idukki district. This makes it the 416th most populated district out of 640 in India. About 254 people live in every square kilometer.

Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people living in Idukki actually went down a little. For every 1000 boys and men, there are 1006 girls and women. Most people in Idukki can read and write, with a literacy rate of 92.2 percent. The main religions in the district are Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.

Fun Places to Visit in Idukki

Idukki is home to some amazing places that tourists love to visit.

Munnar: A Cool Mountain Escape

Munnar was once a favorite summer spot for the British government in southern India. It's a beautiful hill station located more than 5,000 feet above sea level. Munnar is famous for its stunning views and green landscapes.

You can see some of the world's largest tea plantations here. Imagine endless fields of tea plants covering the hills! While many native plants and animals have been affected by these plantations, some species still live in protected areas nearby. These include places like the Kurinjimala Sanctuary and the Eravikulam National Park.

Images for kids

  • Topography of Kerala

    Topography and elevation of the High Range region and the Cardamom Hills on Kerala

  • MarayoorDolmen

    A dolmen erected by Neolithic people in Marayur

  • South India in early 11th century AD

    Kerala during 11th century CE (the region which is marked as Chera). The location of Keezhmalanadu is also marked.

  • Map of Thekkumkur in 1790

    Map of the Thekkumkur kingdom after the separation of the Poonjar dynasty.

  • Travancore 1871

    A map of the British Princely state of Travancore published in 1871

  • Thekkady

    Thekkady

  • Thodupuzha Sree Krishna Swami Temple DSC02584

    Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Thodupuzha

  • Calvary Mount Church Front Right Idukki Kerala Mar22 A7C 01262

    Calvary Mount Church, Narakakanam

  • Munnar hill station

    Tea plantations in Munnar

  • Nilgiri Tahr Adult

    Nilagiri Tahr

  • Strobilanths kunthiana

    Neelakurinji

  • GrizzledSquirell-cauvery wls

    Giant grizzled squirrel

  • Thommankuthu waterfalls

    Thommankuthu Waterfalls

  • Thodupuzha Civil Station

    Thodupuzha Civil Station

  • Kundala Dam and Lake

    Kundala dam and lake

  • Idukki arch Dam view 155706

    Idukki arch Dam

See also

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