Valparai taluk, Administrative taluk in Pollachi division, Tamil Nadu, India
Valparai taluk is an administrative region in the Anaimalai Hills of the Western Ghats at around 1,059 meters elevation. Extensive tea and coffee estates dominate the landscape across the hillsides and mountain terrain.
This region emerged in the mid-1800s when K. Ramasamy Mudaliyar introduced coffee cultivation to the mountainous area. This agricultural development formed the foundation for the plantation estates that followed.
People here are deeply connected to the plantation estates that shape daily life and the landscape. Work cycles and social bonds revolve around tea and coffee cultivation across the hills.
The main road through the region features numerous sharp curves, requiring careful and patient driving. Visitors should expect a winding mountain journey and allow extra time for travel.
The region is organized with just one administrative village, Anaimalai Hills Village, which sets it apart from typical administrative structures. This unusual setup shows how governance adapts to mountain terrain and dispersed settlements.
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