Idukki district, Administrative district in Kerala, India
The second largest district of Kerala encompasses mountainous terrain with dense forests covering more than half of its total land area.
The district was established on January 26, 1972, by combining three taluks from Kottayam district and one taluk from Ernakulam district.
The region maintains deep connections to spice cultivation, particularly cardamom, pepper, and tea plantations that shape local agricultural traditions.
The district headquarters at Painavu sits at 1,200 meters elevation, with Kattappana and Thodupuzha serving as the main municipal centers.
The district generates 66 percent of Kerala's electricity through its hydroelectric projects, including the Idukki Dam between Kuravan and Kurathi mountains.
Location: Kerala
Inception: 1972
Capital city: Painavu
Elevation above the sea: 1,200 m
Shares border with: Coimbatore district, Ernakulam district, Kottayam district, Pathanamthitta district, Theni district, Dindigul district, Virudhunagar district, Tiruppur district
Website: http://idukki.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 9.85000,76.94000
Latest update: December 4, 2025 18:45
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